About Me

Introduction

Hello! I am Meetkumar Patel. While my official title reads "Computer Engineer," I prefer to think of myself as a digital craftsman. I don't just write code to make things work; I write code to make things *feel* right.

Based in the vibrant state of Gujarat, India, I have spent the last few years immersing myself in the world of web development. My journey began with a simple curiosity about how pixels on a screen could create entire worlds, and that curiosity has evolved into a rigorous professional discipline.

The Journey

My technical foundation was built at Government Polytechnic, Himatnagar, where I completed my Diploma in Computer Engineering in 2020. Those early years were pivotal. I learned the raw fundamentals of computing—algorithms, data structures, and the logic that underpins every piece of software we use today.

Hungry for more, I pursued my Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at the prestigious Sardar Patel College of Engineering, affiliated with GTU (2023-2026). Here, I transitioned from understanding code to mastering engineering. I didn't just learn syntax; I learned architecture. I learned how to build systems that scale, databases that remain performant under load, and interfaces that simplify complexity.

Alongside my formal education, I taught myself the modern web stack. I realized early on that the classroom provides the foundation, but self-study builds the skyscraper. I dove deep into React.js, mastered the utility-first approach of Tailwind CSS, and pushed the boundaries of the browser with Three.js.

My Philosophy

1. Performance represents Respect

I believe that wasting a user's time is the ultimate sin in development. A slow website is disrespectful. That's why I obsess over bundle sizes, lazy loading, and rendering optimizations. Every millisecond saved is a sign of respect to the person on the other side of the screen.

2. Code is Art

Many see coding as purely functional. I see it as creative expression. The structure of a file, the cleanliness of a function, the naming of a variable—these details matter. Clean code is easier to debug, easier to scale, and a joy to work with. I take pride in the code that users *don't* see just as much as the UI they *do* see.

3. Always Be Learning

The tech world moves fast. Yesterday it was jQuery, today it's React, tomorrow it might be something else entirely. I commit myself to continuous learning. Whether it's exploring new AI models, testing the latest IoT hardware, or analyzing financial markets for my trading algorithms, I stay curious.

Beyond the Screen

When I'm not attached to my keyboard, you can find me analyzing the stock markets. My interest in Trading & Finance isn't just a hobby; it informs my work. It teaches me about risk management, pattern recognition, and the importance of real-time data—concepts I directly apply to building financial dashboards (like my FinTech project).

I also tinker with IoT Hardware. There's something magical about writing code that moves a physical object or reads a sensor from the real world. It reminds me that technology is meant to bridge the digital and physical realms, not separate them.