Hello, I'm
Shaswat Kumar.
I'm a
Check out my latest work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

BoardScan
I built an end-to-end pipeline to solve the 'Analog Data Loss' problem by digitizing whiteboard photos into fully editable vector graphics. The project integrates a React Native mobile app, a Flask backend, an OpenCV extraction pipeline, and a custom YOLOv26-Medium model fine-tuned for real-world whiteboard conditions.

ELMO - Capstone Project
ELMO is an AI platform that streamlines news consumption by delivering concise, customizable summaries from multiple sources. I deployed and fine-tuned a local DeepSeek model to power this analysis, utilizing advanced prompt engineering for optimal text summarization.
I like building things
During my time in university, I joined a bunch of organizations and gained valuable experience working on real-world projects. Here are some of the highlights of my work experience.
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Software Developer
HackUTD
Engineered key features for HackPortal using Next.js and Tailwind CSS, reducing page load times and enhancing accessibility. Implemented comprehensive Firebase backend solutions for secure user authentication and real-time database management. - U
UXperience Director
UX Club at UT Dallas
Conceptualized and planned the first-ever 24-hour product design competition. Secured corporate sponsorship funding, trained a logistics committee, and executed a marketing plan driving 175+ registrations. - M
Media Director
Association for Computing Machinery at UT Dallas
Directed a team of graphic designers, writers, and marketing specialists to create digital campaigns promoting the ACM brand. Established project checkpoints to ensure timeliness and collaborated to increase student membership and engagement. - M
Media Design Officer
Association for Computing Machinery at UT Dallas
Collaborated as a graphic designer with cross-functional divisions to capture requirements and execute iterative design processes. Delivered a high volume of digital and print assets to support diverse organizational initiatives. - S
Social Media Manager
HackUTD
Managed HackUTD's presence across Instagram, TikTok, and Discord by developing engaging content strategies. Coordinated partnership promotions with corporate sponsors and cultivated relationships with campus organizations to expand event outreach. - W
Web Developer
UX Club at UT Dallas
Developed and maintained responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers and event coordinators, and utilized Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration.




