Hey, I`m Arushi Gandhi and I`m a developer focused on building accessible, human centered products.
I am an engineering undergrad at MIT, Manipal majoring in Information Technology. Recipient of the Google Generation Scholarship (APAC) 2022 and an Summer Intern at Microsoft 2023, I`ve worked as a full-stack web developer/freelancer at various early-stage start-ups including BugBase, FreeStand.
I`m a feminist through and through and believe in channeling tech for the cause.
Projects
Work Experience
Fiedra
Frontend Development Intern (Oct 2021 - Jan 2022)
Fiedra is a social networking platform, for long-form content. Fiedra allows writers to post blog content on their website, follow other writers and reach a wide network through their writing. I worked on developing the web application akin to the deployed iOS app, using Next.js, Redux and Parse Server for a duration of three months.
Incepthink
Web Development Intern (Feb 2022 - May 2022)
Incepthink works towards redefining the limits of blockchain to add utility to the world of NFTs through exisiting and upcoming projects. I worked on contributing to different projects under the Incepthink umbrella and developed the company website which has an integrated NFT Minter and blogs, using Next.js, Ethers.js, IPFS and Ghost Content API.
BugBase
Project Manager (Dec 2021 - Sep 2022)
BugBase is a managed marketplace of ethical hackers which facilitates startups and enterprises to setup bug bounty programs. I am responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the various departments in the company and efficient communication between them. I have also contributed towards migrating the codebase from React to Next.js.
FreeStand
Full Stack Development Intern (Sept 2022 - Feb 2023)
FreeStand's platform makes it delightfully simple to launch, scale, monitor, and manage your Product Sampling Campaigns
Microsoft
SWE Intern (June 2023 - July 2023)
To empower every person and every organization to achieve more.
Positions of Responsibilities
GirlScript </>
Founding Team and Development Lead
Girlscript, Manipal is the chapter we established in our college with the aim of encouraging novices and minorities in tech and to have the confidence to further their knowledge whilst developing a nurturing community. We have conducted various domain bootcamps and workshops from topics ranging from Git & Github, Reactjs and so on. We believe in inclusivity in tech :)
Dorm Room Startup Club
Co-founder
Dorm Room Startup Club is a community initiative aimed at bringing together student entrepreneurs across India to foster entrepreneurship at early levels. Led by Arushi Gandhi and Shrey Modi, this club aims to create a platform where like-minded individuals can connect, collaborate, and support each other in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Fundinc
Founder
Fundinc is an AI powered software to help investment teams in conducting their business, smooother.
