Coding Club GCTC
Club MemberOct 2025 - Present
Active member focusing on C programming, Data Structures, and competitive programming.
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Computer Science Student
Hi, I'm Rishith Kumar Guntuka
Algorithms, data, and AI do the heavy lifting. I learn the rest when the problem asks for it. I don’t memorize syntax. I build systems, break environments, and debug until I understand why it works.
About Me
The Pivot
I realized recently that standard Web Development doesn't interest me anymore it became too routine. I've shifted my focus entirely to AI and Data Science, not for the hype, but because that's where the patterns are complex enough to keep me engaged. I don't want to just center a div; I want to understand how a model reasons.
The Reality
I don't follow a clean curriculum. I didn't learn Docker because it was trendy; I tried it, realized it killed my laptop's battery, and switched to local execution to optimize resources. I didn't learn Linux permissions from a textbook; I learned them because my Apache server wouldn't serve files until I fixed the ownership.
My Process
I survive on logic, patterns, and troubleshooting. I treat engineering as a series of failures that must be solved. Whether it's fighting JDK version mismatches for a Flutter app or rewriting WSL configurations to get a Python environment running, I learn best when the setup breaks. If a problem resists, I don't walk away—I don't sleep until I resolve it.
The Mindset
I use tools like AI and APIs to move fast, but I don't trust them blindly. I care about what happens under the hood—how the database connects, why the render cycle is slow, and if the solution actually works within the constraints of the hardware.
I build first. I understand later. The rest is just syntax.
Skills & Knowledge
Programming Languages
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- C
- JavaScript (basic)
Data Structures
- Arrays
- Linked Lists
- Stacks
- Queues
- Trees
- DFS
- BFS
Web Development
- HTML
- CSS
- Tailwind CSS
- React
- Next.js
Tools
- Git
- GitHub
- VS Code
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Jupyter Notebook
- Linux basics
Core Skills
Problem SolvingVersion ControlClean Code PracticesTeam CollaborationQuick Learning
College Activities & Clubs
Actively involved in student communities, learning from peers, and contributing to tech culture on campus.
GCET Open-Source Foundation
MaintainerOct 2025 - Present
Maintaining open-source software projects and contributing to the OSS ecosystem.
Institution's Innovation Council - GCET
Active Participant & SPAR Member2024 - Present
Participating in innovation-focused events, hackathons, and workshops. Also part of SPAR wing.
Featured Projects
A collection of projects I've built while learning. Each one taught me something new about code, design, or problem-solving.
hackathon
NeuroVision - AI Brain Tumor Detection
Explainable AI system for brain tumor detection from MRI scans with Grad-CAM heatmaps and automated radiology reports. Built during GDG Agentathon 2K25.
PythonAI/MLStreamlit
hackathon
NutriScan - Health Grading Website
India's first Health Grading website using FSSAI's traffic-light labels via Open Food Facts API. Built during Geenovate 2K25 Hackathon with focus on Eat Right India mission.
ReactAPI IntegrationHealthcare
academic
Trie + Hash-based Autocomplete & Spell-Check
Built an autocomplete & spell-check tool in C using a Trie for prefix suggestions and a hash table for O(1) dictionary lookup; implemented case-insensitive parsing and custom memory-based nodes.
CData StructuresTrie
personal
Text File Encryption and Decryption Tool
Created a C-based text file encryption and decryption tool using frequency shifting, added custom file operations for reading/writing, and analyzed its drawbacks such as symbol handling limits, ASCII mismatches, and incorrect results for repeated characters.
CFile I/OEncryption
personal
Tic Tac Toe
Classic game implementation with clean UI and game state management. Learning project focused on React hooks and component design.
ReactJavaScript
Recent Events & Achievements
Highlights from hackathons, competitions, and campus activities.
hackathon
December 20-21, 2025GDG Agentathon 2K25 - NeuroVision AI
Part of the world's largest Agentic AI Hackathon at Malla Reddy University, hosted by GDG Hyderabad, which earned a Guinness World Record with 2,300+ developers participating. Led team Ultra Scientific Bunch (GDG-477) and built NeuroVision, an AI system for explainable brain tumor detection from MRI scans, deployed live within 24 hours.
AI/MLHealthcareTeam LeadershipGuinness World Record
achievement
October 24, 2025First Anchoring Experience - GCET Campus Hub Launch
Co-anchored the Orientation of the Coding Club and official launch of the GCET Campus Hub. Received on-stage appreciation from Vice Chairman and CSE HOD for securing 3rd place in CodeCrunch 2.0.
Public SpeakingLeadershipCampus Events
competition
October 2025CodeCrunch 2.0 Competition
Participated in CodeCrunch 2.0, a competitive programming competition organized by the Coding Club. Applied data structures and algorithms knowledge to solve challenging problems under time constraints.
Competitive ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithms
achievement
October 2025Hacktoberfest 2025 - Level 3 Badge
Successfully completed Hacktoberfest 2025, earning the Level 3 badge through meaningful open-source contributions. Contributed to multiple active repositories including kanadojo app and Helixque Landing Page.
Open SourceGitJavaScript
achievement
September - October 2025OSS-Website Contact Page Contribution
Contributed to the contact page for OSS-website, matching it with the existing UI design from other pages of the site. This contribution marked the beginning of my journey from Contributor to Maintainer role.
Open SourceHTML/CSSUI Design
training
2025Innovation Ambassador Training - MoE's Innovation Cell
Completed three core courses—Foundation, Advanced, and Re-Skilling—under the Innovation Ambassador program by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, supported by AICTE and Institution's Innovation Council - GCET.
InnovationEntrepreneurshipLeadership
Let's Connect
Open to collaborations, internships, or conversations about tech and innovation.
"Never let the Curiosity Die in YOU"
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