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Utsav Nandaniya (Utsaphire) — Full-Stack Developer & AI Engineer

Portfolio of Utsav Nandaniya, also known online as Utsaphire and Darkrai-ai. Engineering high-performance web systems, deep learning pipelines, and interactive 3D graphics under the SaphireScape label.

About Utsav Nandaniya

Self-taught developer — coding since 5th grade, with a game shipped on the Google Play Store at 16 and ERP/inventory systems now running real businesses. Currently studying Computer Science at BITS Pilani, while building independently under the SaphireScape label. I like software that disappears into the work it does — less flash, more function.

Primary contact email: utsaphire@gmail.com

Education

  • B.Sc. Computer Science (2026 — 2030): BITS Pilani — Focused on AI/ML, computer graphics, and distributed systems.

Experience

  • Freelance Developer (2022 — Present): Building products, consulting on web experiences, and shipping open-source tools.

Background & Highlights

  • I can hold a conversation in 3 (almost 4) languages.
  • My first line of code was in Python at age 12.
  • I've visited 5 countries and counting.
  • I love 3D Printing utility stuff.
  • Coffee preference: iced, no milk, no sugar.
  • I wrote a sci-fi novel called "Code of Existence" in 11th grade.

Technical Skills & Planetary Orbits

Skills are organized as celestial bodies in the interactive 3D solar system:

  • Mercury — 3D Modeling: The innermost world — sculpting 3D assets, hard-surface models, and spatial geometry. Technologies: Blender.
  • Venus — DevOps & Infrastructure: The atmospheric forge — containerized deployments, Linux server administration, and version-controlled pipelines. Technologies: Docker, Ubuntu Server, Git, GitHub.
  • Earth — AI & Data Science: Home base — deep learning architectures, computer vision, and intelligent data-driven systems. Technologies: Python, PyTorch.
  • Mars — IoT & Hardware CAD: The frontier planet — connected microcontrollers, embedded telemetry, and parametric 3D-printed hardware. Technologies: IoT, Fusion 360.
  • Jupiter — Full-Stack Web & 3D: The largest planet for the broadest ecosystem — modern full-stack web applications, interactive 3D scenes, and design systems. Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Three.js, Tailwind, CSS.
  • Saturn — Game Development: Ringed with possibilities — real-time game engines and interactive simulations. Technologies: C#, Unity.
  • Uranus — Mobile & JVM: The tilted giant — cross-platform Flutter apps, native Android experiences, and robust JVM backend services. Technologies: Flutter, Kotlin, Java.
  • Neptune — Databases: The deep blue — structured data, relational models, and the persistence layer beneath it all. Technologies: PostgreSQL, SQLite.

Featured Projects & Software Systems

Utsaphire Portfolio

This cinematic 3D space portfolio — built with Next.js, Three.js, and GSAP to showcase skills through an interactive solar system.

Tech Stack: Blender, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Three.js, Tailwind, CSS

Face Recognition Sorter

A GPU-accelerated tool for sorting large photo libraries by face, using InsightFace and ArcFace R100 for fast, accurate recognition.

Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch

IoT Gate Remote

A smart gate access system on Arduino UNO R4 WiFi, combining Blynk remote control with NFC/RFID tag authentication.

Tech Stack: IoT, Fusion 360

Perfume Processors Website

A company website and profile for a textile business, built on Next.js.

Tech Stack: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Three.js, Tailwind, CSS

Live Deployment: https://Perfumeprocessors.com

Supermarket Inventory System

A Flutter inventory app for retail, with barcode scanning, cloud sync, and pricing tuned for the Indian SaaS market as well as AI offer suggestions.

Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, Flutter, Kotlin, Java, PostgreSQL, SQLite

ThreadFlo

A Flutter inventory system for a textile business, backed by SQLite and containerized server infrastructure, with self-updating releases shipped.

Tech Stack: Docker, Ubuntu Server, Git, GitHub, Flutter, Kotlin, Java, PostgreSQL, SQLite

Sky Surge

A souped-up spin on the tap-to-fly arcade classic, built from scratch with a full power-up system layered in for extra depth and replay value.

Tech Stack: Blender, C#, Unity

Dye Formulation Maker

A formulation aid for textile business, working out pigment ratios and helping find perfect dye recipes.

Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, PostgreSQL, SQLite