Hi, I'm Siddhesh Shende

Challenges Faced:

Implementing core frontend features like search functionality, filtering, routing and responsive design across various devices

How I Overcame Them:

Developed a robust search algorithm, created reusable UI components with Tailwind CSS, and implemented mobile-first design principles

Results:

Delivered all core features ahead of schedule, achieved 75+ Lighthouse accessibility score.

Key Learnings:

Advanced React hooks usage, performance optimization techniques, and accessibility best practices

Key Contributions:

• Built the search functionality
• Implemented category filtering and sorting options
• Fixed UI bugs
• Created User Profile components

Challenges Faced:

API integration complexities with healthcare data, form validation for medical inputs, and creating an intuitive UI for multiple complex forms

How I Overcame Them:

Developed custom form validation hooks, created a modular form builder system, and implemented error handling for API responses

Results:

Successfully delivered 5+ major features including patient intake forms, results dashboard etc

Key Learnings:

Healthcare data handling, complex form state management, and sensitive data security practices

Key Contributions:

• Developed FAQ(CRUD Operations) and FAQ category forms
• Optimized API call performance with caching

Challenges Faced:

Creating a cohesive design system across multiple pages while developing with WordPress backend

How I Overcame Them:

Developed reusable component library, implemented WordPress REST API ACF Fields, and created custom page templates

Results:

Delivered 5+ frontend pages with consistent design, reduced development time by 40% through component reuse

Key Learnings:

WordPress as headless CMS, and API-driven frontend development

Key Contributions:

• Developed Contact,Benefits, culture, Book A Demo pages etc
• Created All forms and ACF fields for WordPress integration

Challenges Faced:

Real-time stock data integration, complex financial data visualization, and WordPress backend customization

How I Overcame Them:

Integrated YahooFinance API, used custom WordPress plugins form for user data handling

Results:

Achieved <1s latency for stock price updates, delivered admin dashboard for content management

Key Learnings:

Financial data handling, real-time data streaming, and WordPress plugin

Key Contributions:

• Developed Landing Page Animations dashboard
• Implemented user watchlist functionality
• Developed UI for resources pages

Challenges Faced:

Working within Wix's limitations for custom functionality while delivering a polished UI

How I Overcame Them:

Leveraged Wix velo for custom code, optimized existing plugins, and created custom design elements

Results:

Delivered complete project solo, received client appreciation for perfect UI implementation

Key Learnings:

Wix platform capabilities, client communication, and working within technical constraints

Key Contributions:

• Developed complete website architecture
• Implemented custom animations and transitions
• Built Content Management System (CMS)
• Optimized for mobile responsiveness
• Integrated third-party services

Challenges Faced:

Modeling complex astrological concepts, integrating Python AI with frontend, and presenting complex concepts clearly

How I Overcame Them:

Developed synastry analysis algorithms, created visualization tools for planetary transitions, and built user-friendly interfaces

Results:

Delivered working prototype, research helped team members, developed novel analysis methods

Key Learnings:

AI integration with frontend, complex data visualization, and research documentation

Key Contributions:

• Developed Vedic dasha calculation system
• Built planetary transit impact analyzer
• Created compatibility scoring algorithms
• Visualized birth chart interpretations
• Documented research findings for patent application

Challenges Faced:

Cultural context understanding, data collection from diverse sources, and model training for nuanced topics

How I Overcame Them:

Conducted extensive literature review, and will develop data collection framework.

Results:

Created comprehensive research documentation, laid foundation for future development

Key Learnings:

Cultural AI applications, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Key Contributions:

• Will compile cultural knowledge database
• Will develop taxonomy of cultural elements
• Will prototype recommendation algorithms
• Will document ethical considerations for patent application

Challenges Faced:

Twilio integration for OTP delivery failures and Docker environment inconsistencies between dev/prod,and RTL (right-to-left) layout conflicts with existing UI components

How I Overcame Them:

Implemented 3 auth flows (Email/Password, Google SSO, Phone OTP),Implemented i18n with JSON-based translation system

Results:

Created Multi-step responsive onboarding wizard, implemented robust error handling for Twilio OTP delivery

Key Learnings:

Real-world challenges of SMS-based authentication, Docker environment management, and Progressive form design principles

Key Contributions:

• Built comprehensive multi-step onboarding wizard with progress tracking
• Learned about best practices for UI/UX in multi-step forms
• Learned about Next.js Internationalized Routing with locale detection