Nitish Kumar

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I’m currently working as a Machine Learning Engineer at PayPal. My work mostly revolves around Python and SQL, with some occasional Java. I’m still figuring things out as I go, learning along the way.

Before this, I worked as a Software Engineer at Chargebee, where I was part of the Generative AI team. My focus was on building applications with tools like Next.js, React, JavaScript, Python, and APIs like OpenAI and Claude.

Future Plans

I was inactive for almost 6 months after I first started working on this webpage due to professional and personal commitments. To get back on track, I plan to start a "Today I Learned" (TIL) series sometime in March, where I will aim to write daily blogs for 100 days - Monday through Friday (5 times a week). This will help me stay committed to learning consistently and also expand my skill set.

As I sit today, my React and JavaScript skills have gotten a bit rusty, so I plan to work on improving them. Additionally, I want to add a quotes section to this webpage, where I’ll post some of the best quotes I’ve come across—whether from movies, books, or motivational talks.

What I Did to Create This Webpage

When I first started, I used the Hashnode API to list my blog posts. I began with just one post, but now I’ve added several, and I’m continuing to build on it. I’ve set up a webhook that updates the database whenever I create or edit a post. This data is dynamically used to update the posts and the TIL section.

In future posts, I plan to write about my experience at Chargebee, detailing the projects I worked on and the challenges I faced. For the "Today I Learned" (TIL) section, you can read more below about what it means to me and how I plan to use it as a way to grow and stay consistent in my learning journey.

What is "TIL" About?

"Today I Learned" (TIL) is my way of keeping track of what I’ve learned, whether it’s about work, coding, or anything else. Inspired by the concept of learn-in-public, it helps me stay consistent, track my growth over time, and reflect on the progress I’ve made. It might not be perfect, but it’s a meaningful step forward.

This platform might look like a mix of a blog and a portfolio for now, but I hope it grows into something more as I keep experimenting and learning.

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