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I’m Dheeraj Katkam, a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. I enjoy building practical products—ranging from full-stack web apps to cross-platform mobile experiences—and I’m especially interested in using modern APIs, databases, and authentication to make applications feel smooth and reliable. I’ve worked on projects like EduQuest, a gamified AI learning platform powered by a Groq API tutor, as well as Neko Cafe and ByteWave, where I combined clean UI, interactive features, and strong front-end/mobile engineering. Along the way, I’ve deepened my exposure to Generative AI, agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and I actively participate in national-level hackathons to turn ideas into working prototypes.…I’m Dheeraj Katkam, a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. I enjoy building practical products—ranging from full-stack web apps to cross-platform mobile experiences—and I’m especially interested in using modern APIs, databases, and authentication to make applications feel smooth and reliable. I’ve worked on projects like EduQuest, a gamified AI learning platform powered by a Groq API tutor, as well as Neko Cafe and ByteWave, where I combined clean UI, interactive features, and strong front-end/mobile engineering. Along the way, I’ve deepened my exposure to Generative AI, agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and I actively participate in national-level hackathons to turn ideas into working prototypes.

Dheeraj Katkam

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, App Developer, +2

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I’m Dheeraj Katkam, a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. I enjoy building practical products—ranging from full-stack web apps to cross-platform mobile experiences—and I’m especially interested in using modern APIs, databases, and authentication to make applications feel smooth and reliable. I’ve worked on projects like EduQuest, a gamified AI learning platform powered by a Groq API tutor, as well as Neko Cafe and ByteWave, where I combined clean UI, interactive features, and strong front-end/mobile engineering. Along the way, I’ve deepened my exposure to Generative AI, agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and I actively participate in national-level hackathons to turn ideas into working prototypes.…I’m Dheeraj Katkam, a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. I enjoy building practical products—ranging from full-stack web apps to cross-platform mobile experiences—and I’m especially interested in using modern APIs, databases, and authentication to make applications feel smooth and reliable. I’ve worked on projects like EduQuest, a gamified AI learning platform powered by a Groq API tutor, as well as Neko Cafe and ByteWave, where I combined clean UI, interactive features, and strong front-end/mobile engineering. Along the way, I’ve deepened my exposure to Generative AI, agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and I actively participate in national-level hackathons to turn ideas into working prototypes.

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I’m Dheeraj Katkam, a second-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) at Malla Reddy Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. I enjoy building practical products—ranging from full-stack web apps to cross-platform mobile experiences—and I’m especially interested in using modern APIs, databases, and authentication to make applications feel smooth and reliable.

I’ve worked on projects like EduQuest, a gamified AI learning platform powered by a Groq API tutor, as well as Neko Cafe and ByteWave, where I combined clean UI, interactive features, and strong front-end/mobile engineering. Along the way, I’ve deepened my exposure to Generative AI, agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and I actively participate in national-level hackathons to turn ideas into working prototypes.

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Language

English

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Hindi

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Work Experience

Cross-Platform Developer (Web + Mobile, Project-based) at ByteWave – Retro Pixel-Art Music Streaming App

January 1, 2025 - Present

Built a retro 8-bit music streaming application with shared design tokens and mock catalog data across web and mobile. Created the web client using Next.js and Tailwind CSS with structured screens (Home, Library, Player, Profile). Created the mobile client using Expo React Native, React Navigation, and Expo AV, including reusable pixel-art components and an audio player context.

Front-End & Data Integration Developer (Project-based) at Neko Cafe – Interactive Cat Café Website

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed a responsive Next.js (v16) and Tailwind CSS website featuring animations, smooth scrolling, happenings carousel, marquee ticker, reservation flows, and newsletter signup. Added Firebase-backed data handling and a demo mode, along with responsive layouts, keyboard accessibility, and reduced-motion support.

AI Tutor / Full-Stack Developer (Project-based) at EduQuest – Gamified AI Learning Platform

January 1, 2025 - Present

Built a browser-based gamified learning platform with RPG-style progression for Math, Science, History, and Languages. Implemented XP, streaks, achievements, character cosmetics, difficulty-based quest paths, and progress tracking. Integrated a Groq API-powered AI tutor and developed the full-stack system using React, Tailwind CSS, Vite, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL/SQLite, and JWT authentication.

Mobile + Web Developer (Projects)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed ByteWave, a retro pixel-art music streaming experience spanning web and mobile. Created the web client with Next.js and Tailwind UI, and the mobile client with Expo React Native and React Navigation. Reused design tokens and player logic through shared concepts (contexts/providers), including audio playback using Expo AV and structured screens like Home, Library, Player, and Profile.

Full-stack / Cross-platform Developer (Projects)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Built multiple end-to-end applications including EduQuest (gamified AI learning platform) and Neko Cafe (interactive website). Implemented authentication with JWT, RESTful APIs with Node.js/Express, and database-backed features using PostgreSQL/SQLite/Firebase. Integrated an AI tutor using a Groq API approach and focused on UX details such as streaks, achievements, difficulty-based quest paths, smooth animations, accessibility, reduced-motion support, and responsive layouts.