Work Experience

• Volunteer - Website Support & Management

  Mar. 2026 - Present

  Ocean Connect Remote
  • Assist with maintaining and updating the Ocean Connect website.
  • Ensure information about programs, citizen science initiatives, and events is accurate and up to date.
  • Improve website navigation and structure so visitors can easily access key information.
  • Support updates to pages, images, and digital content.
  • Help strengthen the organisation's digital presence and accessibility for community engagement.

• Operations Officer

  Feb. 2026 - Present

  Monash Assistive Technology Team (MATT) Clayton, VIC
  • Assist in the technical operations of the Monash Assistive Technology Team, supporting delivery of accessibility-focused projects.
  • Collaborate with peers to ensure smooth execution of technical initiatives and internal processes.
  • Contribute to the effective functioning of the organisation by supporting coordination, communication, and operational workflows.

• Tactile Display Project Coordinator

  Aug. 2025 - Present

  Monash Assistive Tech Team (MATT) Clayton, VIC
  • Lead collaboration with academic supervisor to define project goals and strategies for developing low-cost tactile and refreshable braille displays (MagnePins).
  • Guide and coordinate team of project officers in brainstorming and innovation for accessibility technology.
  • Conduct user interviews and design surveys to gather insights for user-centred development.
  • Lead development of React Native mobile application to support the Tactile Display project.
  • Received 90%+ positive reviews from team members for effective leadership and communication.

• Tactile Display Project Officer

  Mar. 2025 - Aug. 2025

  Monash Assistive Tech Team (MATT) Clayton, VIC
  • Collaborated with academic supervisor and fellow officers to brainstorm accessibility solutions.
  • Assisted in design, development, and testing of tactile display components for blind and low-vision users.

• Private Mathematics Tutor

  Nov. 2024 - March 2025

  Self-Employed Wantirna South, VIC
  • Delivered customised Year 7-10 mathematics lessons, adapting content to individual student learning styles.
  • Managed scheduling and planning of tutoring sessions, strengthening my skills in leadership, time management, and communication.
  • Provided ongoing academic support, fostering student confidence and helping them achieve their personal learning goals.

Projects

Personal Portfolio Website

• ▸Develop and maintain my portfolio website for p-jain.dev.
• ▸Deployed on Virtual Private Server (VPS) with custom domain configuration.
• ▸Designed a responsive layout ensuring compatibility across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• ▸Implemented a custom dark/light mode toggle with persistent local storage state management.
• ▸Utilised semantic HTML and accessibility best practices for better screen reader support.

Web Dev VPS

GitHub Visit

Ressie

• ▸Built a local-first web app for creating and editing LaTeX resumes through a structured form UI without requiring LaTeX knowledge.
• ▸Implemented a live PDF preview that auto-compiles after typing stops, with a full-screen viewer for distraction-free review.
• ▸Added support for multiple templates including Jake's Resume, Awesome-CV, and an app-adapted Deedy Resume.
• ▸Designed a dashboard workflow for creating, searching, duplicating, pinning, archiving, and tagging resumes with localStorage persistence.
• ▸Prioritised privacy by keeping resume editing in-browser and running compilation on a local backend (localhost) without third-party tracking.

React Vite Node.js Express Tectonic

GitHub Visit

Skill-Issue (Skilliton)

• ▸Built Skill-Issue at UniHack 2026: a peer-to-peer skill exchange platform for university students.
• ▸Implemented AI-powered matching and real-time Skilliton chat using Firebase Genkit and Google Gemini.
• ▸Integrated Firebase Authentication (Email + Google), Firestore, and Storage for complete user/profile flows.
• ▸Added booking workflows with Google Meet link generation and downloadable .ics calendar events.

Next.js Firebase TypeScript Genkit

GitHub Visit

Pomodoro Timer App

• ▸Developed full-featured iOS productivity app with unique liquid animation timer.
• ▸Integrated glassmorphism UI design, ambient sound playback, and haptic feedback.
• ▸Designed modular component architecture with file-based routing and persistent storage.

React Native Expo TypeScript

GitHub

Braille Character Quiz Game

• ▸Developed an interactive web-based game for learning and practising Braille characters.
• ▸Implemented real-time feedback, scoring system, and streak tracking utilising RxJS for reactive state management.
• ▸Designed a modern, responsive, and accessible interface with timed challenges and custom animations.

React TypeScript RxJS

GitHub Visit

Tactile Display Project

• ▸Contributed to open-source project developing low-cost refreshable braille displays.
• ▸Developed React Native application to interact with Tactile Display.
• ▸Utilised Figma to develop mock prototypes to create an accessible website.

React Native Hardware

Certifications

• AWS Generative AI Applications Professional Certificate

  Built expertise in AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI solution architecture using AWS services. Gained hands-on experience with Amazon Bedrock, PartyRock, and responsible AI implementation through practical labs and assessments focused on designing and deploying AI-powered business solutions.

• Deloitte Australia Technology Job Simulation (2025)

  Gained practical experience in technology consulting, analysing client data, and formulating strategic recommendations.

• Google's Technical Support Fundamentals Certification (Grade: 98.35%)

  Solidified my understanding of IT support core concepts, from networking and operating systems to customer service best practices.

• FreeCodeCamp's Responsive Web Design Certification

  Mastered modern responsive web design techniques, building various projects to demonstrate proficiency in HTML/CSS and accessibility.