TUSHAR MAGAR
About me.
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.
Professional experience
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AI Solutions Engineer & DevRel at Rowboat (YC S24)
Aug 2025 — presentBuilding AI-powered solutions and developer relations at a Y Combinator S24 startup.
- AI Solutions Engineer (Aug 2025 — Present)
- AI Solutions Intern (Jun 2025 — Jul 2025)
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Founder at Daimyo & ReviewSnipe
Jan 2024 — Aug 2025Helping restaurants make operations efficient and provide an extraordinary experience to customers.
- Waitlisted 40+ restaurants across India
- Ran a beta test with 4 of the best restaurants in Bangalore
- In touch with almost all major restaurant tech providers in India
- Received on-stage shoutouts at two of Bangalore's biggest restaurant summits: NRAI Food Delivery Summit & FICCI South's Food Conference
- Backed by Microsoft for Startups and AWS for Startups
- 1st place winner at IBM's TechXchange 2024 Hackathon for Generative AI Applications
- Top 7% of applicants to WTFund
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Entrepreneur at Founders, Inc.
Dec 2024 — Jan 2025Chosen for the first Cold Start cohort from hundreds of applications worldwide.
- Worked on my projects and gained meaningful traction
- Connected with some really cool people from across the globe
- Learned a lot from experienced and inspiring mentors
Projects.
A collection of my work spanning web applications, AI solutions, and electronics projects.
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01 DaimyoAI-powered business-intelligence copilot that automates reporting, alerts, and data queries for restaurants. 2024
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Led end-to-end development of a WhatsApp-based chatbot and notification system that pulls in POS data (LucidPOS, ReserveGo) to generate on-demand reports, anomaly alerts, and natural-language insights.
- Designed cloud infrastructure on Azure Functions for hourly data pipelines
- Implemented RAG-powered ad-hoc queries using WatsonX Granite & LangChain
- Saved beta-test restaurants 7–9 hours/week of manual work
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02 ReviewSnipeAutomated Google review monitoring and AI-generated WhatsApp replies to boost customer engagement. 2024
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Built a serverless pipeline that fetches Google reviews hourly, analyzes sentiment, and sends real-time alerts with AI-suggested replies via WhatsApp.
- Integrated with Google Business Profile API for review monitoring
- Implemented daily summary reports and a React dashboard for clients
- Delivered a robust OAuth flow and scalable architecture for managing hundreds of reviews
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03 Smart Charging ModuleAn intelligent charging controller that optimizes battery health through adaptive current regulation. 2024
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Built for PCloudy as our college capstone project, this system was designed to handle round-the-clock phone charging with continuous data transfer.
- Developed a charge-controlling module that prevents battery wear using a capacity-based algorithm
- Created firmware for the microcontroller, designed the PCB, and validated its effectiveness
- Results published in an IEEE conference paper
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04 Arduino Pocket WatchA wearable Arduino-powered pocket watch that tells time and runs mini-games. 2021
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Built a compact pocket watch with a 0.96″ OLED display that shows time and hosts simple games (e.g., Flappy Bird).
- Integrated tactile buttons for navigation and game control
- Optimized for low-power operation and portability
- Documented the entire process on Hackster.io
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05 TheiaWearable assistive tech delivering audio & haptic feedback for enhanced spatial awareness. 2022
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Developed a prototype wearable that scans the environment and communicates distance via audio cues and vibration.
- Wrote real-time sensor-fusion code for accurate proximity detection
- Designed ergonomic enclosures for the wearable device
- Tested user navigation in unreal engine
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06 BabylonAI-driven VJ system creating audio-reactive visuals for live music performances. 2025
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Engineered a pipeline that transcribes audio, analyzes BPM, and auto-generates stylized visuals in sync with music.
- Combined Whisper-based transcription for accurate lyric detection
- Used Librosa-based beat detection for rhythm synchronization
- Integrated AI image generation for immersive club visuals and karaoke overlays
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07 Personal Portfolio WebsiteA sleek single-page site showcasing my skills, projects, and journey. 2024
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Designed and deployed a responsive, one-page portfolio with dedicated sections for about, projects, achievements, and contact.
- Implemented dynamic theme system with 40+ gradients
- Focused on fast load times and accessible UI
- Created clear navigation to highlight key accomplishments
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08 Electronics & Hardware ProjectsTinkered around a lot with electronics and really enjoyed it. 2020 —
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Created multiple hardware projects including RFID-based college attendance systems, automated game players, touchless devices, and more.
- Designed RFID-based college attendance & foot-traffic analyzer
- Built an automated Chrome dinosaur-game player
- Created touchless sanitizer dispensers and RC cars
- Documented schematics, code, and build steps for each project
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09 PopJobListJob scraper that aggregates jobs from Ashby & Greenhouse across 1000s of companies. 2024
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Built a comprehensive job aggregation system that crawls thousands of company career pages via Ashby and Greenhouse platforms.
- Leveraged Wayback Machine CDX API to discover company slugs across multiple years
- Implemented intelligent crawling with rate limiting and error handling
- Generated comprehensive CSV datasets with job listings from 1000+ companies
- Created separate crawlers for Ashby and Greenhouse job board platforms
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10 Typing BotMonkeyType automation with human-like typing patterns and natural variations. 2023
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Developed an intelligent typing automation tool that mimics human typing patterns for educational purposes.
- Implemented human-like delay variations to avoid detection
- Added multiple input methods: manual text, file reading, and character-by-character
- Built-in safety features including failsafe mouse positioning and keyboard interrupts
- Configurable timing settings for different typing speeds and realism levels
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11 Solarpunk Art GeneratorAI art prompts for sustainable futuristic cityscapes blending technology with nature. 2024
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Created a curated collection of AI art prompts that reimagine famous cities with sustainable, eco-friendly futuristic architecture.
- Designed prompts for iconic locations: Paris, London, San Francisco, Rio, Santorini
- Integrated solar panels, green architecture, and preserved landmarks
- Generated stunning visuals using FLUX and Stable Diffusion models
- Focused on harmony between advanced technology and natural ecosystems
Achievements.
Recognition and milestones from my professional journey.
Hackathons & Contests
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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.
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Top 5 Finalist: Adecco CEO For One Month India May 2023 · Adecco
Selected among the top 5 finalists out of 33,359 applicants nationwide.
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3rd Place: Dot Slash Hackathon Apr 2022 · PES University
Awarded 3rd place at PES University's Dot Slash Hackathon.
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2nd Place: PowerToFly Flagship Hackathon 2022 Apr 2022 · PowerToFly
Built THEIA (a wearable assistive device) and finished 2nd among global submissions.
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Top 10 Maker: Maker Mela 2022 Jan 2022 · Maker Mela
Featured as one of the top 10 makers at India's largest maker fair.
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2nd Place: Terra Nova Ideathon Sep 2021 · PES University
Placed second in a space-themed ideathon at PES University.
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Runner-Up: DIY Arduboy Contest Jul 2021 · Hackster.io
Earned runner-up for the Arduino Pocket Watch project.
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1st Place: C.O.D.S Idealoop Feb 2021 · PES University
Won with an Interplanetary Communication System concept.
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2nd Place: SpaceJam Hackathon (General Track) Feb 2021 · PES University
Achieved 2nd place with an Arduino–Python hybrid prototype.
Publications & Speaking
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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
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Speaker: IBM TechXchange 2025 Feb 2025 · IBM
Invited to talk at IBM TechXchange 2025, after winning the 2024 TechXchange hackathon.
Recognitions & Fellowships
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Cold Start @ Founder's Inc.
Chosen for the inaugural Cold Start accelerator cohort to build and scale ventures with expert mentorship.
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Top 7% Finalist: WTFund
Ranked in the top 7% of global applicants.
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Microsoft for Startups
Accepted into Microsoft's program supporting early-stage tech ventures.
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AWS for Startups
Backed by AWS's initiative to empower startup growth.
Adrenaline Adventures
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SkyJump Las Vegas: World's Highest Commercial Decelerator Descent 2024 · Las Vegas
Jumped of a really tall building 😈
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1000 km Bike Ride: Seattle → San Francisco 2018 · USA
ngl I'm done with cycling after this 😭
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Summited Kedarkantha 2016 · Indian Himalayas
Climbed to 12,500 ft elevation on Kedarkantha peak.
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Summited Rupin Pass 2024 · Uttarakhand, India
Traversed and summited the 15,250 ft Rupin Pass on a high-altitude trek.










