Technology · Learning · Building

Bhakti Parulekar.

Technology learner who understands ideas best by building, experimenting and seeing how they work in practice.

Exploring cybersecurity, AI, robotics, immersive technology, software, design and 3D work—one practical step at a time.

Bhakti Parulekar standing confidently in a maroon suit with a white shirt
Technology · Learning · Building Curious. Hands-on. Always learning.
01 / Profile

Learning across disciplines, with intention.

I’m naturally curious about how different parts of technology connect. Formal study gave me the foundation; courses, hackathons, self-learning and hands-on experiments helped me understand what those ideas look like in practice.

I’ve explored computing, immersive technology, cybersecurity, robotics, AI, design and 3D work. I enjoy learning across disciplines, then using that mix of perspectives to ask better questions and build more thoughtfully.

“Jack of all trades, master of none — though oftentimes better than master of one.”
02 / Journey

The experiences that shaped what I explored next.

Short turning points rather than a full autobiography. Tap an entry when a little more context is useful.

2021
Learning

Computing foundation & self-learning

I began BCA and explored beyond the syllabus through design, Blender and 3D modelling.

More context

Independent experimentation helped me become comfortable learning unfamiliar tools outside formal coursework.

2022
Explored

AR/VR through TechXR

I explored immersive technology and gained hands-on exposure to Unity and C#.

More context

I used that learning to experiment with building an immersive game experience. It remains part of my learning journey rather than a public finished-project showcase.

2023
Training

Cybersecurity through Cybersena

The training introduced me to a different way of looking at systems: how they work, where they can fail and how they can be protected.

2023
Experience

Yorej

I started a small creative business making hand-painted, customised mobile cases and learned to work with customer requests and presentation.

More context

It gave me early experience turning a creative skill into something people were willing to purchase, without overstating it as a large business.

2024
Learning

Robotics & AI through My Equation

Around the BCA-to-MCA transition, I gained exposure to ROS 2, Python basics, simulation and SolidWorks.

2024
Experience

NERA became a more structured responsibility

I began contributing more consistently across product thinking, understanding requirements, technology exploration and software/simulation direction.

More context

My work often sits between the technical and business sides—understanding what is needed, exploring suitable approaches, and helping turn broad ideas into clearer, more practical next steps.

2025
Milestone

Hackathons & collaborative problem-solving

I’ve participated in multiple online hackathons and three offline hackathons, winning two. One milestone was Second Runner-Up at Diyanta, conducted at VTU, where our team worked on an ISRO-oriented NLP helper for ELK/SIEM.

Sep 2026
Early stage

Avighna

I started Avighna as an early-stage initiative for researching, exploring and building around cybersecurity, AI and games.

Current status

Current work is focused on research and experimentation around cybersecurity automation, AI-assisted workflows and game-based learning ideas, with each concept tested and refined before deciding what is worth taking further.

03 / Experience & initiatives

What I actually contribute.

A closer look at the responsibilities and initiatives that have shaped how I work.

NERA

Ongoing involvement

I work across product thinking, understanding requirements, technology exploration and software/simulation direction.

I move between technical and business questions: understanding what is actually needed, exploring suitable technologies, helping shape software or simulation direction, and turning broad ideas into clearer next steps for the team.

Visit NERA ↗

Avighna

Started Sep 2026 · early stage

An early-stage initiative where I research, experiment and build around cybersecurity, AI and games.

Right now, I’m using Avighna to study cybersecurity automation concepts, AI-assisted workflows and game-based learning ideas, turning research into small experiments and refining what deserves to move forward.

Yorej

Small creative business

Hand-painted, customised mobile cases built around personalised customer requests.

I learned to understand custom requests, present creative work and turn a personal skill into something customers were willing to purchase.

View Yorej ↗
04 / Education

Formal study.

The academic foundation behind my independent learning, training and practical experimentation.

2021–2024BCA

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Jain College · Belgaum, Karnataka

2024–2026MCA

Master of Computer Applications

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) · Belgaum, Karnataka

05 / Hackathons

Learning under pressure.

I’m keeping this section evidence-led and showing only the result I can describe accurately.

2 Hackathon wins

Multiple online · 3 offline

I’ve participated in multiple online hackathons and three offline hackathons, with two wins overall. At Diyanta, conducted at VTU, our team secured Second Runner-Up while working on an ISRO-oriented NLP helper for ELK/SIEM. Beyond the result, hackathons taught me rapid learning, teamwork, presentation and how to keep moving when the problem is unfamiliar.

06 / Areas I’m exploring

What I’ve worked with.

A practical view of the tools and areas I’ve explored directly, and the ones where I’m still building depth.

Explored / hands-on

Tools and creative technology I have used directly

AR / VRExplored
UnityHands-on
C#Hands-on
BlenderSelf-learned
3D modelling & designExplored
Learning / exposure

Areas where I am still building depth

CybersecurityTraining + study
Artificial intelligenceLearning
RoboticsExposure
ROS 2Exposure
PythonBasics
SimulationExposure
SolidWorksExposure
07 / Contact

Connect.

Professional profiles, company work and the creative side of my journey.