🚀 My Hackathon Journey
Welcome to my hackathon portfolio! This is where I document my journey as an entrepreneur, AI innovator, and hackathon builder.
👨💻 About Me
I'm Alex Ivanov, an entrepreneur who owns and operates an ecommerce business. With my BS and MS in Computer Engineering, I've always built tools for myself and my business. But with modern tools like Cursor, building with new technologies has become both fun and accessible.
🎯 Why Hackathons?
Hackathons are my creative playground - a chance to:
- Step away from work and life responsibilities
- Collaborate with other passionate builders
- Ship code quickly and gain confidence
- Demo my work and get feedback
- Learn new technologies in intense, focused sprints
🏆 My Approach
Every hackathon is an opportunity to:
- Solve real problems with innovative solutions
- Experiment with cutting-edge AI and automation
- Build confidence in rapid prototyping
- Network with fellow entrepreneurs and developers
- Put my ideas into the world
📊 Quick Stats
- 🚀 12+ Hackathons participated from NYC to virtual competitions
- 🏆 4 Awards Won - Best Design, 2nd Place, Best Use of Phospho AI, Best Bluesky Insight
- 💻 12+ Projects Built - AI-powered innovative solutions
- ⚡ 2-Hour Record - World's shortest hackathon (NVIDIA x Vercel)
🛠️ What I Build
I focus on projects that combine my entrepreneurial mindset with technical expertise:
- AI-powered automation tools
- Business optimization solutions
- Ecommerce innovations
- Virtual assistant technologies
- Modern web applications
📚 How to Navigate
- 💡 Hackathon Experiences: Detailed write-ups of each hackathon with technical insights and personal reflections
- 🔧 FlushingTech Community: My ongoing involvement with the bi-weekly tech community at Queens College
Ready to explore? Browse my Hackathon Experiences to see my evolution as a builder and innovator! 🚀