Software Engineer + Data Science + Game Development == ME

Hey, I'm Guriqbal (aka Ash) — a passionate and curious developer pursuing a dual major in Computer Science + Data Science at NJIT YWCC, with a minor in Game Development. I love building tech that solves real problems, especially in web, cloud, and immersive computing.

I started my coding journey building redstone machines in Minecraft on Code.org — now I’m building enterprise apps at Bank of America, leading VR research at NJIT, and crafting full-stack projects from scratch. Stick around, the show’s just getting started 🚀

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• 📧 gmanyani527@gmail.com

• 💻 Software Engineering Intern @ Bank of America (2025 – Present)

  • Working on internal account opening applications using React & .NET Core
  • Built scalable UI & middle-tier services; deployed in Agile using GitHub + CI/CD

• 🚀 Full Stack Developer @ TechInRed Startup (2024 – Present)

  • Built a scheduling platform with React, Node.js, MongoDB, and Stripe
  • Implemented real-time chat, auth, payment, and accessibility features

• 🧠 VR Researcher @ NJIT (May 2024 -September 2024)

  • Created a self-defense VR simulation in Unity with AI, motion tracking, and RL
  • Used biometric data to adjust difficulty through reinforcement learning

• 🕹️ Game Dev Tutor @ Code Ninjas

  • Taught 50+ students how to code games using HTML, JavaScript, and Lua
  • Led hands-on workshops to improve student logic and debugging skills

• 🗣️ Peer Feedback Facilitator @ Year Up United

  • Hosted communication labs and feedback circles to develop soft skills and teamwork

• 📘 AWS Generative AI Training – Large Language Models, Bedrock, Prompt Engineering
• 📊 Business Analytics Nanodegree (Udacity, In Progress) – SQL, Excel, Data Viz
• 🧪 AI4ALL Scholar – Predictive modeling project: flood forecasting using environmental data

A full-stack Spring Boot & MySQL e-commerce platform with a responsive frontend UI. Built RESTful APIs for product filtering, cart/checkout flows, JWT authentication, and user profiles.

• 🔧 Backend: Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, REST API, JWT
• 💻 Frontend: HTML/CSS/JS (running on localhost:8080)
• 🧪 Tested using Postman & unit tests
• 🛠️ Fixed key bugs: product filtering, duplication on update
• ✅ Features:
  • Browse/filter products (category, price, color)
  • Secure user login + profile management
  • Persistent shopping cart & full checkout flow

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A console-based Java POS app for a customizable sandwich shop. Simulates a real-world order flow with object-oriented design and detailed pricing logic.

• 🧱 Built with Java OOP principles (inheritance, abstraction)
• 🧾 Generates timestamped receipts with detailed pricing
• 🥪 Signature sandwiches: BLT, Philly Cheese, Veggie Delight
• 🧮 Dynamic price calculation by size, toppings, extras
• 📂 File-based storage for saved orders

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• 🔁 Grinding LeetCode and strengthening data structures & system design skills
• 🛠️ Building a full-stack e-commerce web app using Spring Boot, React, JWT authentication, and MySQL
• 🔐 Developing a secure user login and registration system using Spring Security and role-based access control
• 🎮 Programming a 2D game engine from scratch in Java, with plans to develop a full Super Mario-style platformer
• 🧱 Creating a 3D Minecraft-inspired game using React, JavaScript, and Three.js, applying concepts like useState, useEffect, custom hooks, and WebGL rendering
• ☁️ Exploring backend deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable microservice systems
• 📊 Expanding my skill set in AI/ML and real-world analytics through hands-on projects

Whether it's a new tool, startup idea, or VR game — I'm always ready to build cool things with cool people.
📫 gmanyani527@gmail.com