TUSHAR MAGAR

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About me.

Tushar Magar

I'm passionate about simplifying workflows and creating efficient systems that empower teams to focus on delivering exceptional experiences. I love solving meaningful problems by blending technology and smart design, to build impactful solutions. I love working with people, understanding their needs, and crafting solutions that make a difference.

My background spans founding and bootstrapping AI-driven SaaS ventures, architecting Python-based automation pipelines on Azure with SQL backends, and winning IBM's global TechXchange Hackathon—demonstrating my entrepreneurial drive, swift execution, and knack for getting things done.

tushmag@gmail.com Bangalore, Karnataka, India github · linkedin · x

Professional experience

02 projects

Projects.

A collection of my work spanning web applications, AI solutions, and electronics projects.

03 achievements

Achievements.

Recognition and milestones from my professional journey.

Hackathons & Contests
  • 1st Place: IBM TechXchange Global Hackathon Oct 2024 · IBM

    Daimyo secured 1st place out of 4,200+ teams from 128 countries at IBM's TechXchange 2024 Hackathon.

  • Top 5 Finalist: Adecco CEO For One Month India May 2023 · Adecco

    Selected among the top 5 finalists out of 33,359 applicants nationwide.

  • 3rd Place: Dot Slash Hackathon Apr 2022 · PES University

    Awarded 3rd place at PES University's Dot Slash Hackathon.

  • 2nd Place: PowerToFly Flagship Hackathon 2022 Apr 2022 · PowerToFly

    Built THEIA (a wearable assistive device) and finished 2nd among global submissions.

  • Top 10 Maker: Maker Mela 2022 Jan 2022 · Maker Mela

    Featured as one of the top 10 makers at India's largest maker fair.

  • 2nd Place: Terra Nova Ideathon Sep 2021 · PES University

    Placed second in a space-themed ideathon at PES University.

  • Runner-Up: DIY Arduboy Contest Jul 2021 · Hackster.io

    Earned runner-up for the Arduino Pocket Watch project.

  • 1st Place: C.O.D.S Idealoop Feb 2021 · PES University

    Won with an Interplanetary Communication System concept.

  • 2nd Place: SpaceJam Hackathon (General Track) Feb 2021 · PES University

    Achieved 2nd place with an Arduino–Python hybrid prototype.

Publications & Speaking
  • IEEE Conference Paper 2024 · IEEE Xplore

    "Smart Charging Module for Controlled Charging of Mobile Devices" presented and published in an IEEE conference paper. View on IEEE Xplore

  • Speaker: IBM TechXchange 2025 Feb 2025 · IBM

    Invited to talk at IBM TechXchange 2025, after winning the 2024 TechXchange hackathon.

Recognitions & Fellowships
  • Cold Start @ Founder's Inc.

    Chosen for the inaugural Cold Start accelerator cohort to build and scale ventures with expert mentorship.

  • Top 7% Finalist: WTFund

    Ranked in the top 7% of global applicants.

  • Microsoft for Startups

    Accepted into Microsoft's program supporting early-stage tech ventures.

  • AWS for Startups

    Backed by AWS's initiative to empower startup growth.

Adrenaline Adventures
  • SkyJump Las Vegas: World's Highest Commercial Decelerator Descent 2024 · Las Vegas

    Jumped of a really tall building 😈

  • 1000 km Bike Ride: Seattle → San Francisco 2018 · USA

    ngl I'm done with cycling after this 😭

  • Summited Kedarkantha 2016 · Indian Himalayas

    Climbed to 12,500 ft elevation on Kedarkantha peak.

  • Summited Rupin Pass 2024 · Uttarakhand, India

    Traversed and summited the 15,250 ft Rupin Pass on a high-altitude trek.