Hi, I’m Richie B. Thomas, a final-year Information Technology undergraduate at Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, India. I build things that solve real problems.
Who am I?
I’m someone who prefers making over just learning. From my very first internship, I’ve been more excited by shipping products than by ticking boxes. Over time, I’ve worked with startups and academic labs to explore the entire software development lifecycle — from whiteboarding architecture to deploying real-world applications.
Outside of code, I enjoy simplifying things — building smooth user experiences, writing clean documentation, and making tech more accessible to others.
What I’ve Done
Over the past two years, I’ve done 5 internships, each giving me exposure to different technologies, workflows, and responsibilities:
- IISER Mohali (Research Intern) – Built a sparse neural network accelerator on the PYNQ-Z2 FPGA board, achieving 96% accuracy on MNIST. Got my first taste of edge AI deployment and hardware-software co-design.
- Sports Mentoring Infusion – Created a React Native + Node.js app for mentoring sports students. Integrated habit tracking and gamification features to boost user engagement by 65%.
- GetFly Technologies – Developed a campus ERP system using Flutter for a college with 1,000+ students. Unified multiple codebases into a scalable solution.
- Bayside Sports – Delivered a React.js + Laravel SSR web platform that improved page load and booking flows, helping convert users faster.
- FCRIT (PHP Developer) – My first major project. I maintained a fully functional RBAC-based campus management system still in use at my college.
Each of these experiences taught me how to work with real users, real bugs, and real deadlines.
What I Work With
I’m a full-stack developer comfortable across the stack — frontend, backend, DevOps, and even some hardware. Here’s a quick overview of my toolset:
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Dart, Java, SQL
Frontend: React.js, Flutter, React Native, Material UI
Backend: Node.js, Express, GraphQL, WebSockets
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
Tools & Platforms: Docker, AWS, GitHub Actions, Firebase, PYNQ
Approach: Agile, TDD, Microservices, Clean Architecture
Why I Built This Blog
This blog is my digital home. I wanted a space to:
- Reflect on things I’ve built
- Documentation
- Track my journey toward higher studies and a research-backed career in tech
The theme is based on the beautiful Tale Jekyll template and enhanced with tail for easier customization and deployment. I wanted something minimal, fast, and easy to maintain.
Thanks for stopping by.
If anything I’ve done resonates with you — whether you’re a fellow student, recruiter, mentor, or just curious — feel free to connect:
📬 richiebt2004@gmail.com
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