I design and ship real systems to understand how ideas survive in the real world.

I build fast, test assumptions early, and reflect on outcomes not just code correctness.

Explore My Systems
Hemant Chauhan sitting in a chair

About Me

I am driven by curiosity and a habit of learning through building. I think in systems breaking problems into constraints, feedback loops, and trade-offs and I prefer testing ideas in the real world rather than keeping them theoretical. I value clarity, simplicity, and understanding how things behave under real conditions.


Over time, I've learned to reflect not just on what works, but why it works. Building projects has trained me to identify gaps in my understanding, iterate quickly, and accept constraints as design inputs rather than obstacles. I care more about learning velocity and execution quality than surface-level outcomes.

Learning Journey

2020

Curiosity Turns Practical

Began learning programming through guided courses.

Explored game development and early logic-based projects.

Experienced limitations of hardware while building.

Learned: Persistence matters more than tools.

2021

Expanding Technical Curiosity

Experimented with multiple platforms and engines.

Transitioned from tutorials to self-driven experimentation.

Started understanding performance, constraints, and debugging.

Learned: Understanding systems is more important than finishing projects.

2022

Stepping Back from Execution

Entered a highly academic environment.

Reduced hands-on coding significantly.

Began observing problems through a business and systems lens.

Stepping away from tools can sharpen how you think about problems.

2023

Internal Learning Phase

Did not actively build software projects.

Spent time thinking deeply about direction, interests, and long-term goals.

Developed a stronger interest in how businesses, products, and systems work.

Learned: Direction matters more than speed.

2024

Recalibration Year

Faced significant personal and emotional challenges.

Productivity dropped, but self-awareness increased.

Questioned existing goals and reassessed what truly mattered.

Learned: Ignoring internal signals leads to burnout; alignment precedes execution.

2025

From Intent to Execution

Returned to building with clarity and urgency.

Designed and shipped multiple real-world systems independently.

Focused on speed, ownership, and learning through shipping.

Learned: Momentum comes from execution, not overthinking.

Selected Work

Small Experiments

How I Build

1

Identify the Problem

Start with a real constraint or friction point, not a solution looking for a problem.

2

Build Fast MVP

Ship a minimal version quickly to test assumptions in the real world.

3

Observe & Iterate

Watch how it behaves under real conditions and refine based on feedback.

4

Reflect & Document

Capture learnings about what worked, what didn't, and why.

What I'm Working On Now

🚧 In Progress

Project Alpha

Building a system to track and optimize daily routines based on energy levels and productivity patterns.

React Node.js MongoDB
💡 Planning

Local Services Network

Exploring marketplace dynamics for hyperlocal service discovery with trust mechanisms.

Next.js PostgreSQL
🔬 Experimenting

Learning Assistant

Testing AI-powered tools for personalized learning path generation and knowledge retention.

Python OpenAI API

Future Ideas & Explorations

🏪

Micro-Business OS

Complete system for managing small local businesses - inventory, customers, payments in one place.

Tech: PWA, Offline-first, Local storage sync
🎯

Skill Validation Platform

Verifiable skill assessments through real project challenges instead of resumes.

Tech: WebRTC, Code sandbox, Blockchain credentials
🌐

Hyperlocal News Feed

Community-driven news and updates system focused on neighborhood-level information.

Tech: Geolocation API, Real-time DB, Push notifications
📚

Context-Based Learning

Adaptive learning system that adjusts to user's context, energy, and understanding in real-time.

Tech: ML models, Spaced repetition, Analytics

Failures & Reflections

2023

Over-engineering Before Validation

Built a complex feature-rich platform before confirming anyone wanted it. Learned to ship MVPs first and add complexity only after validation.

2024

Ignoring User Feedback

Stuck to my vision despite clear signals that users needed something different. Learned that ego can blind you to better solutions.

2024

Building in Isolation

Spent months perfecting code without showing anyone. Learned that early feedback saves time and reveals blind spots.

2025

Chasing Trends Over Problems

Built projects based on hot technologies rather than real needs. Learned to start with problems, not solutions.

Beyond Code

Speed Typing

124 WPM average
159 WPM highest
🗣️

Russian Language

Basic Conversational
Reading & speaking practice
🎯

Systems Thinking

Natural approach
Breaking problems into loops
📝

Documentation

Clear & concise
Making complexity simple