“Sahil’s journey from building stuff to interning at Buildspace and Adobe : story of the tech twitter star”

Hello Folks!

Welcome to week's edition Actual One Protocol Spotlight series

In this new spotlight newsletter series will be covering stories of young and passionate builders , creators and change-makers who are setting up new examples in the tech twitter community.

And today, we have someone truly extraordinary to showcase - Sahil Kaling!

Sahil Kaling, a CS engineering student in his pre-final year, is a technology enthusiast and currently interning at Adobe as a product intern. He is a strong team player, specializing in Web 3 development, and has a deep passion for supporting fellow developers. The spark for Sahil's love for technology and computer science can be traced back to his school days. 🧑‍💻 From a young age, Sahil was captivated by the fascinating world of computers and always eager to explore the latest technological advancements. 💡 Sahil strongly believes in creating opportunities for others. With this in mind, he has developed The Opportunities Portal (TOP), a user-friendly platform that connects talented students with exciting project opportunities and compatible teams.

🌟Is It Inspiring?🌟 Let's take a deep dive into Sahil's wonderful journey! 🚀✨🔍.

What initiated the spark?

The passion for technology and computer science that drives Sahil Kaling can be traced back to his school days. 🔍🖥️ Despite not securing admission to his desired top-tier college for a Computer Science and Engineering program, Sahil's passion for CSE remained unwavering. 💪🔥 He made the brave choice to enroll at VIT Vellore, fully aware of its reputation, to pursue his passion. 🎓🏫 Determined to prove that hard work and dedication could lead to success regardless of college rankings, Sahil embarked on his journey in technology and computer science. 🚀💻 With a burning desire to prove himself. 🔥✨

“ Here's an example that emphasizes how hard work, rather than a college education, truly matters. ” 💪📚🎓✨

How was the process of finding a way through the scattered web3 space in terms of opportunities, and how did he figure it out?

Sahil faced challenges while navigating the web3 space, but he didn't let them discourage him. 💪 He participated in hackathons 🚀, attended meetups 🤝, and shared his projects on Twitter 🐦, connecting with like-minded people. Through these connections, Sahil secured gigs 💼 and explored new opportunities 🔍. His hustle and proactive networking helped him succeed in web3, while his commitment to learning 📚 kept him updated with the latest advancements. Sahil's journey in web3 allowed him to contribute to decentralized technologies 🌐 and create his path 🚀.

What was his first $ in web3 story?

Sahil unexpectedly had a free weekend and stumbled upon an online hackathon 💻 by GDSC NMIMS, Mumbai. With just an hour left⏰⚡️, He and his friends decided to participate and build a decentralized e-commerce marketplace, despite being new to web3. They worked tirelessly through the night and won third prize with Some Prize Money🏆💰, marking Sahil's first web3 project recognition. The experience was memorable and inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on Sahil and his friends in the world of decentralized technologies.💥💻🚀🎉🏆💰😃

What He is doing right now & What are his future plans?

Sahil Kaling ✨ is interning at Adobe 🖥️ to gain experience and build industry connections. He is also the Co-founder and CTO of The Opportunities Portal 👥💼, where he plans to apply his internship insights for the startup's growth. Sahil is excited about exploring developer relations and community building 🌐🤝, seeing great potential for collaboration and innovation. He aims to continuously expand his skills 📚🚀 and make meaningful contributions in various domains of the tech industry. 🌟💻

What's His opinion/advice for people just starting in the web3 space or just trying to figure out in general?

Sahil believes that being patient is important when getting into Web3. He says it's like solving a puzzle that takes time and effort. 😌🧩 Sahil advises not to get overwhelmed or frustrated when things seem confusing. He suggests doing research 📚🔍, asking questions ❓❔, and learning from others in the Web3 community. Sahil also thinks it's valuable to connect with like-minded people 🤝, attend meetups 🌟👥, and join online communities 🌐. He encourages sharing progress and thoughts openly to get feedback 📣🔁 and find collaborators. 💡👥

What makes Sahil the Actual One?

Sahil Kaling is really good at noticing things around him and figuring out ways to make them better. 👀💡 He never gives up and always keeps going until he finishes what he started. 💪🏼 Sahil is really determined and never lets tough situations stop him. 🚀 He is known for finding opportunities and coming up with clever solutions. 🔍🌟 Sahil's story inspires others to pay attention, be creative, and never give up on their dreams. 🌈👏🏼

Thank you for reading our newsletter! Stay tuned for the another crazy story in our next Actual Spotlight series.
Till then see you .