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How I Built a ChatGPT-Style Portfolio with Next.js

Mar 25, 2026

A deep dive into building an AI-inspired developer portfolio using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS — featuring chain-of-thought animations and a unique conversational UI.

2 min read

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Frontend Performance Optimization — Lessons from Enterprise Healthcare

Mar 20, 2026

Real-world performance optimization techniques I applied at Carelon (Elevance Health) to reduce load times by 30% — covering RTK Query caching, server-side rendering, and bundle optimization.

3 min read

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