About
🏀 Welcome to Devansh's Hoop Hub 🏀
Shoot for the stars, and may the hoops be ever in your favor!
🙋♂️ About Me
Hey there! I’m Devansh Rastogi, a passionate basketball enthusiast and a tech-freak. When I’m not dunking code, you’ll find me shooting hoops on the basketball court or cheering for my favorite team. I think it’s important to master the basics to achieve big things, and I use this idea when I face challenges. I prefer to keep things simple. Apart from my tech interests, I also keep up with world events and how technology affects the world.
⚖️ On-court Experience
To read about my latest experience and recent advancements in my career, please prefer my LinkedIn profile.
Research Intern - IIIT Delhi, On-site, May 2024 - Present
- Worked in the Networked Systems and Security Lab
- Gained practical insights into the network traffic patterns generated while AI & ML model training
- Learned to interpret the results of the analysis and presented them effectively
Data Science Intern - IBM SkillsBuild Initiative, Remote, Feb. 2024 - Mar. 2024
- Acquired sound technical knowledge of data cleaning and preparation, statistical analysis and data visualization
- Tested this knowledge on the analysis of a real-world project through a case-study
- Learned to interpret the results of the analysis and presented them effectively
Blockchain Developer Apprenticeship - IBC Media, Remote, Aug. 2023 - Oct. 2023
- Acquired good working knowledge of the Rust programming language and the Substrate framework
- Developed a blockchain-based decentralized application (dApp) on Polkadot
- Keenly absorbed smart contract intricacies and consensus mechanisms
Liaison Officer - G20 Conference on Crime & Security, Gurugram, July 2023
- Facilitated collaboration among G20 nations’ representatives
- Ensured seamless communication on emerging NFT, AI, and Metaverse challenges
- Fostered collective strategies for global crime and security
🏡 Off-court Experience
I have always tried to extend my theoretical knowledge to practical experience. I’ve been playing around with Arduino and Raspberry Pi’s since the age of 14 - learning, applying, breaking, fixing, un-learning, re-learning and everything in between. Apart from this, I have been actively engaged with networking components such as unmanaged and managed switches, CAT5/6 cables, routers, and access points, and networking protocols like RTMP that I have used for local live video and audio streaming. Whether it’s configuring network devices or setting up local media servers at home for seamless multi-device access, I am driven by the curiosity to explore the capabilities of interconnected systems.
💻 My Tech Stack
- Languages: Python, R, Java, C/C++, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Rust, Swift, Latex, HTML, CSS
- Frameworks: Docker, Substrate, SwiftUI, WordPress
- Dribbling Skills: Git/GitHub & Docker/DockerHub with pro-level handles in VS Code & Xcode
🏀 Hoop Highlights
- 🏆 Won the 3rd Position (team participation) in Nasscom Foundation’s Ideathon Challenge
- 🌟 My team was among 16 finalists selected from over 500 teams in IIIT Delhi’s Imagi-n-ation Hackathon. Although we didn’t win, we made it to the final round
- 🏆 Won the 3rd Position (individual participation) in IEEE Tricky Circuits Competition
🤝 Connect with Me
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🎉 Fun Facts
Curiosity Can Land You Into Jail!
When I was around 10 or 11 years old, during my flight to Malaysia, I felt a strong curiosity about inflating my life vest. Ignoring the potential consequences, I activated the compressed air canister, causing a loud noise that startled everyone onboard, leading to a sudden silence. The air hostess gave us a stern look and reprimanded my elder sister, who was seated beside me, for allowing me to tamper with the life vest. She even warned that such actions, if done by an adult, could lead to serious consequences, perhaps even jail time. It’s a humorous reminder that curiosity, if not handled with caution, can lead to unexpected outcomes!
Crashing Into Success
On the day of my driving test, disaster struck as I crashed my car into a lamp-post just moments before the exam was scheduled to begin. The rear bumper was left hanging precariously, and the car emitted an alarming noise. Despite my nerves, I decided to proceed with the test. Much to my surprise, not only did I manage to complete the test, but I also passed it with flying cars, uh, oh! I mean flying colours, of course!