Hello, I am Shishir Pai and I am currently a Senior at a high school in the Greater Boston area. I am passionate about technology.

Please take a scroll to find out more about me!

My interests!

  1. I enjoy exploring various types of software. Especially if it is open source which allows me to sift through its code.
  2. Linux! This is a powerful open source operating system which seemingly has endless applications. The backbone of modern computing technology is powered by Linux including the smart phones in your hand to the cloud service you use.
  3. Virtual Machines (VMs). These are individual computers that run within the main (host) computer. They are prevalent as the backbones of server centers. It is fun to learn and experiment with VMs.
  4. Blockchain Technology. When this technology is used properly it will provide people with control and power over their own life. This area is new and seems very promising. It is fun to work with the community and learn.
  5. PC Building. Hardware is just as great as software. I have built several "gaming" PCs for my friends and myself over the past few years. I pick out the parts based on the performance required and get building!
  6. Camping. As a part of a Boy Scout troop I enjoy camping at heart. Nature is refreshing and provides a great break from technology.
  7. Biking. This is a good form of exercise and recreation I strive to participate in.
  8. Gardening. I always found it intriguing that with a little bit of nurturing and commitment one can grow an entire garden of flavorful food. Gardening is a peaceful hobby that I can always participate in.
  9. Volunteering. The feeling one gets from helping others is something that is unique and must be cherished. I find it necessary to give back to the community that sustains you.

Experience

Currently I have an internship with the I.T. department at my high school. As the school is a 1:1 technology district there is plenty of troubleshooting work that needs to get done. My duties include organizing the various pieces of gadgets floating around the different storage rooms, repairing school issued computers, and documenting repairs through the ticketing service we use.

Projects

Here are some of the projects I am working on.

PC Building

I am always researching the latest and greatest components that go into PCs. I am always ready to build one!

ErgoSapiens NFTs

A series of about 500 NFTs on the Ergo Blockchain. I did all the code myself. The backend is all python. The frontend uses some jQuery.

ErgoSapiens NFTs on test network

I deployed a series of about a 100 NFTs on the Ethereum Rinkeby Testnet. I modified a smart contract found on GitHub and deployed it on my own.

Videos

What are NFTs?

Brief Video Explaining NFTs

ErgoSapiens Showcase

Explanation and demonstration of the ErgoSapiens project

Testnet Demo

Demonstration of the ErgoSapiens on the test network

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