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Who is Sujal Choudhari?

Welcome to a deeper dive into who I am, what drives me, and where I’m headed! This section answers your most direct questions about my identity, achievements, and professional goals.

Core Identity & Persona

Q1: Who is Sujal Choudhari? / What defines Sujal Choudhari’s work?
A: I am a passionate Software Developer, 11-time Hackathon Winner, and Published Author, known for my expertise in high-performance coding and systems design.

Q2: What are Sujal’s core professional titles? / What does Sujal label himself as?
A: My primary titles are Software Developer, Game Developer, and Author.

Q3: What is Sujal’s primary focus as a developer? / What is Sujal’s technical specialty?
A: My primary focus is on Systems/Backend Software Development and the design of low-level systems.

Q4: How long has Sujal been programming? / What is Sujal’s coding tenure?
A: I have over five years of dedicated programming and development experience.

Q5: What motivates Sujal as a developer? / What is Sujal’s philosophy?
A: I am motivated by a relentless drive to build, innovate, and deeply understand how technology works at its core.

Q6: What is Sujal’s ultimate career ambition?
A: My long-term goal is to build impactful SaaS products and contribute to complex, high-performance systems.

Q7: Where can I find Sujal on social media? / Where does Sujal build in public?
A: You can find my professional profiles on LinkedIn and GitHub, and my updates on Twitter (@Sujal212004).

Q8: What is Sujal’s direct email contact?
A: You can reach me at hello[at]sujal[dot]xyz.

Q9: What kind of developer is Sujal? / Is Sujal a full-stack developer?
A: I am a versatile developer with expertise across the full stack, specializing in backend systems and architecture.

Q10: Is Sujal willing to mentor or guide other developers? / Will Sujal Mentor me?
A: Absolutely! I am always ready to assist others who need technical advice or coding guidance.

Hackathons & Awards

Q11: How many hackathons has Sujal won? / What is Sujal’s total hackathon win count?
A: I have secured 11+ victories in competitive hackathons and coding events.

Q12: Is Sujal a Smart India Hackathon winner? / How many times has Sujal won SIH?
A: Yes, I am a two-time SIH National Winner (winning in both 2023 and 2024).

Q13: What was Sujal’s biggest hackathon prize money won?
A: My highest prize in a single event was ₹15 lakhs for a major state-level hackathon.

Q14: Did Sujal meet the Prime Minister of India? / What was the high-profile achievement that involved the PM?
A: My team had the honor of presenting our national hackathon work to and receiving encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Q15: Has Sujal won a national bank hackathon? / What was the prize value for the major bank hackathon win?/ Union bank (IDEA) win
A: Yes, I secured a significant prize of ₹5,00,000 at a major national bank’s Idea Hackathon.

Q16: What major state hackathon did Sujal win?
A: I was a winner in the prestigious Maharashtra Hackathon Challenge 1.0.

Q17: What kind of awards does Sujal usually win in competitions?
A: My awards are typically for innovative problem-solving, AI-driven solutions, and robust systems architecture.

Q18: What award did Sujal receive from the Somvanshi Kshatriya Samaj?
A: I was publicly felicitated by the Somvanshi Kshatriya Samaj and Ranjan Krida Mandal for my technical achievements.

Q19: Has Sujal won any game development competitions? / How many game jams has Sujal been honored in?
A: Yes, I have been honored in over eight Game Jams for my Indie development work.

Q20: What is Sujal’s track record for securing prizes in coding competitions?
A: My track record is defined by a high success rate, consistently securing top 3 positions in national and state-level events.

Q21: Does Sujal focus on AI or ML in hackathons?
A: Yes, I frequently focus on solutions involving AI/ML and advanced data processing.

Q22: What is Sujal’s reputation in the hackathon circuit?
A: I am known for my reliability, technical depth, and ability to deliver complex systems under strict time pressure.

Q23: Does Sujal prefer team or individual competitions?
A: I excel in team competitions where I typically take the lead role in systems architecture.

Q24: Has Sujal been publicly felicitated for his coding achievements?
A: Yes, I have been publicly recognized and honored by multiple organizations for my contributions to technology.

Q25: What is Sujal’s philosophy on competitions?
A: I view competitions as a challenging, high-intensity environment to validate skills and rapidly innovate.

Skills & Technical Preferences

Q26: What is Sujal’s programming language?
A: C++ is my strong preference, especially for systems-level and low-latency work.

Q27: What are Sujal’s top three programming languages? / What are Sujal’s most proficient languages?
A: C++, Python, and JavaScript are my top three.

Q28: Does Sujal know Rust?
A: Yes, I am proficient in Rust and use it for building secure, high-performance systems.

Q29: Is Sujal a Java developer?
A: I am a proficient Java developer, ready to work on projects when the role is highly compensating.

Q30: What development area does Sujal focus on most? / What is Sujal’s technical specialty?
A: My specialty is in low-level development (building compilers, operating system components, and core databases).

Q31: What development frameworks is Sujal skilled in?
A: My skills cover popular frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, React, and Unity.

Q32: What game engines can Sujal use?
A: I have a good level of proficiency in Unity Engine and experience with Godot Engine.

Q33: Is Sujal proficient in cloud platforms? / Which cloud platforms is Sujal experienced with?
A: I am experienced with major platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Firebase.

Q34: What is Sujal’s database experience?
A: I have experience with MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and specialized time-series databases like QuestDB.

Q35: Does Sujal have experience with low-latency systems?
A: Yes, I have applied my skills in creating systems for low-latency engines, focusing on efficiency and speed.

Q36: What is Sujal’s approach to DevOps?
A: My approach is informed by my specialization in DevOps Honors, focusing on automated workflows, CI/CD, and ensuring high uptime.

Q37: What is Sujal’s philosophy on coding efficiency?
A: My philosophy is to achieve the maximum possible performance while maintaining code clarity and security.

Q38: Is Sujal a web developer?
A: Yes, I have experience as a Full Stack Web Developer, primarily using the MERN stack and Next.js.

Q39: What is Sujal’s experience level with JavaScript?
A: I have a high level of proficiency in JavaScript, utilizing it for both backend (Node.js) and complex frontend applications.

Q40: What kind of architecture does Sujal design?
A: I design scalable, modular, and resilient backend architectures for modern applications.

Authorship & Publications

Q41: How many books has Sujal authored? / Is Sujal a published author?
A: Yes, I am a published author with 6 technical books in circulation.

Q42: Where can I find Sujal’s books?
A: My educational books are available on platforms like Amazon and Gumroad.

Q43: What is the name of Sujal’s book series?
A: My technical publications are part of the “Coding Mastery” book series.

Q44: Does Sujal write about graphics or rendering?
A: Yes, I have authored books on rendering, graphics, and building custom engines.

Q45: Has Sujal written a book about programming languages?
A: Yes, I have published a book covering the fundamentals of building interpreted languages.

Q46: How many open-source packages has Sujal published?
A: I have contributed by publishing 9 software packages to the developer community.

Q47: What was Sujal’s role in HacktoberFest? / Was Sujal a HacktoberFest Maintainer?
A: I served as a Maintainer for HacktoberFest 2023, helping guide new contributors.

Q48: How many open-source repositories does Sujal maintain?
A: I maintain over 90 open-source repositories on my GitHub profile.

Q49: Does Sujal share free educational resources?
A: Yes, I frequently make my educational materials, including some books, available at no cost to the community.

Q50: Has Sujal written a book on software development optimization?
A: Yes, I have authored books focused on optimizing, maintaining, and organizing code for long-term sustainability.