About me

Hi, I’m Vandan — a developer and design-minded problem solver based in Auckland, New Zealand.

I enjoy building tools that make life easier, smarter, and a little more beautiful. From crafting clean, responsive UIs to writing backend logic that just works, I focus on delivering thoughtful digital experiences. I care about the small stuff — the way a button animates, the way a database query scales, the way users feel when they just get it. I’m not chasing perfection, just trying to make things that respect people’s time.

Outside of code, I run a Linux-focused YouTube channel with over half a million views, mentor aspiring developers, and lead technical workshops at university. I believe good software isn’t just about what it does—it’s about how it feels to use.

If something needs to be intuitive, efficient, and just a bit better than expected—I’m all in.

This Is What I Do

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    Web development

    High-quality development of sites at the professional level.

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    Web Design

    The most modern and high-quality design made at a professional level.

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    Mobile apps

    Professional development of applications for iOS and Android.

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    Educational Content

    I run Unix2Dos, bringing engaging and accessible tech content to all.

Digital Garden

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    Heritage

    A GSoC 2025 concept exploring digital storytelling for Pacific heritage. The app uses AI to recommend cultural trails, making tourism feel like a personal journey through history. Built to make local stories accessible and engaging.

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    My Homelab

    Started with a dusty laptop from my teens, now it's a fully DIY media server, storage hub, and remote-controlled LED light show. Born from my love for Linux, it's still growing—I'm now using it as a playground for pentesting, exploit research, and self-hosted experimentation.

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    Spice Map

    A digital fix for a very real Asian kitchen problem. In a sea of identical spice jars with red lids, finding the right one is a hassle. This system maps each container’s location in the cupboard, with a mobile interface to search and instantly know where to look. Organization meets tradition.

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    Degree Planner

    Born from my own frustration with clunky university systems. I’m building a cleaner, smarter way to plan your degree—one that’s intuitive and flexible. Currently exploring algorithms like topological sorting to auto-suggest valid subject paths.

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    RePairless

    After constantly having to forget and re-pair my AirPods when switching between Windows and Linux, I started wondering: why can't Bluetooth just work across both? This concept explores syncing Bluetooth pairing data across OSes to make dual-booting feel less like a compromise and more like a fluid experience.

Daniel Lewis
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Daniel Lewis

Vandan was hired to create a corporate identity. It's modern, clean and with a beautiful design that got a lot of praises from colleagues and visitors. We were very pleased with the work done. He has a lot of experience and is very concerned about the needs of client.

Resume

Education

  1. Computer Science - University of Auckland

    2022 - 2025

    • Recipient of the University of Auckland Scholarship.

    • Involved in running technical workshops, hackathons, and mentorship as a Technical Executive at the Developers Society and Marketing Executive at Space Hub Auckland.

Experience

  1. Software Developer Intern – Henry Schein One

    Nov 2024 – Feb 2025

    • Worked on Dentally, a cloud-based dental practice management system used by over 50,000 dental practitioners.

    • Reduced imaging record mismatches by developing an Overlap Workflow that alerts dentists to ID clashes during patient migrations, ensuring accurate data assignment.

    • Improved visibility for conversion techs by adding accurate progress tracking during ingestion tasks, eliminating guesswork and reducing task completion times by 15%.

    [Ruby] on Rails Ember.js Handlebars Jira CI/CD Github

  2. Geospatial Software Developer – Communities Against Alcohol Harm

    Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

    • Developed a full-stack geospatial web application to visualize licensed vape and alcohol retailers across New Zealand, with built-in overlap detection to identify co-located stores and highlight high-risk zones for harm reduction and policy development.

    Python Flask JavaScript Leaflet.js GoogleAPI Github

  3. Software & Automation Intern – Inviol

    Jan 2024 – Oct 2024

    • Programmed an AI video analytics tool with Python and PyQt5.

    • Implemented a Blob Explorer feature for easy local navigation of Azure Blob Storage using Python and Azure Blob Service SDK.

    • Wrote an extensive automation script for setting up Jetson NX in Bash reducing manual labor time from 1 hour to just 15 minutes, showcasing a 75% increase in efficiency.

    Bash Python PYQT5 DevOps Jetson NX Azure

  4. Full-Stack Programmer – Albert-Eden Youth Board

    Mar 2023 – Aug 2023

    • Built a modern web application for the Albert-Eden Youth Board to streamline meeting management, attendance tracking, and community engagement.

    • Implemented secure role-based access control, feedback collection, and responsive UI using React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, and FullCalendar.js.

    JavaScript React.js Tailwind MongoDB Github

  5. Founder – Unix2Dos

    Jan 2020 – Present

    • I operate a Linux YouTube channel and community with over 500,000 views and 2,000+ subscribers. Produced educational content on Linux tools, CS theory, and open-source tech.

    Linux Fedora Ubuntu FOSS Canva KdenLive

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