about

Hi, I'm Rohit. I am a software engineer at

Figma

.

I like to play tennis and video games. Recently, I've started CrossFit.

I just graduated from Rice University with a degree in computer science(!). During my time, I interned at

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

and

Facebook

.

work

Figma

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August 30, 2021

Facebook

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June 1, 2020

Social Connect

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February 8, 2020

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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June 1, 2019

Rice University

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January 8, 2019

Senior Design

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January 1, 2021

CuisineMe

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May 14, 2019

Personal Website

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September 2, 2019

Rice Apps

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August 10, 2018

Portfolio Template

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January 28, 2020

Reading

Twelve and a Half

by

Gary Vaynerchuk

, completed

1/19/2022

I have no idea who sent me the book, but I figured I'd give it a read. It has some good points. It is hard to believe most of it because he only supports his arguments with hypothetical situations.

Refactoring UI

by

Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger

, completed

10/12/2021

Not really sure it is worth $150, but it is a great go-to guide to make quick design decisions.

Atomic Habits

by

James Clear

, completed

10/8/2021

The book does not introduce brand new ideas but rather frames strategies in an easy-to-approach manner. I deleted Instagram from my phone as a result. More habits incoming!

The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe

by

Michio Kaku

, completed

7/10/2021

This book made me incredibly optimistic. The physics certainly hurt my brain a bit. I was disappointed that the ethics and moral implications of advanced tech were not really discussed.

The Design of Everyday Things

by

Don Norman

, completed

6/14/2021

This book made me feel better about accidentally opening a door the wrong way. It has also made me more aware how minor design details can greatly enhance a product.

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

by

Nir Eyal

, completed

5/27/2021

A great book to explain everyday phenomenon in a concrete manner. I didn't have as many takeaways as I had hoped. Perhaps I need to re-read.

The Lies of Locke Lamora

by

Scott Lynch

, completed

3/19/2021

Fun story with a creative plot. The author's language was incredibly descriptive and dense (It has been a while since I read such a book).