Served as a technical mentor at the 24-hour national-level Coastal Innovation Hackathon, guiding student teams through ideation, architecture, implementation, debugging and solution refinement.
Delivered a technical talk introducing Floci, an open-source local AWS emulator that enables developers to build, test, and validate cloud-native applications locally without requiring cloud accounts, credentials, or paid cloud infrastructure.
What if you could develop and test cloud applications without cloud accounts or remote dependencies? In this hands-on session, Darshan introduces Floci, a fast local cloud emulator that simplifies cloud-native development, testing, and CI workflows. Learn how Floci compares with mocks, real cloud environments, and tools like LocalStack and discover how local-first workflows can deliver faster feedback, lower costs, and fewer surprises. 🚀
Delivered a keynote session for 2nd PUC students and their parents on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on engineering careers, future job opportunities and the skills required to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Delivered a session under Kyndryl's Tech Umbrella Series showcasing real-world Microsoft Azure use cases, enterprise architecture patterns and cloud-native solutions spanning web applications, e-commerce platforms, analytics, AI, security and intelligent applications.
Delivered a technical session under Kyndryl's Tech Umbrella Series on Azure AI, showcasing how organizations can build intelligent applications using Microsoft Azure's AI ecosystem, modern AI architectures and cloud-native services.
Served as a judge at OpenLoop 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon, evaluating innovative student projects focused on practical, real-world problem solving.
Built a self-healing cloud system on Azure that monitors, auto-recovers, and uses AI to diagnose VM failures and generate incident reports.
Delivered a 5-day hands-on training program on DevOps, covering the complete journey from code management to cloud deployment using modern tools and practices.
Delivered a 9-day training program for 2nd-year AIML students, covering computer science fundamentals, machine learning, cloud computing, Azure AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agents through hands-on learning and real-world use cases.
Delivered a session on building scalable backend systems using event-driven architecture with Motia.js, focusing on structured workflows, reliability, and real-world backend patterns.
Delivered a hands-on workshop on the ELK Stack at FOSS United Mangalore, focusing on log collection, processing, and visualization for real-time observability and system insights.
Delivered a DevFest talk on building and scaling microfrontends using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), focusing on architecture, deployment strategies, and production best practices.
Conducted a Java training session focusing on strong fundamentals, clean coding practices, and real-world problem-solving for engineering students.
Served as a mentor and trainer at an 18-hour Agentic AI Hackathon, guiding students in building autonomous AI-driven systems from fundamentals to implementation.
Served as a mentor and jury member at Code for Innovex, guiding participants through idea validation, development, and problem-solving during the hackathon.
Conducted a series of 9 sessions on Android development, covering core concepts and practical implementation for students at Dayananda Sagar College.
Delivered a talk at FOSS Mangalore on building scalable admin panels using Laravel Filament, focusing on rapid development and modern application practices.
Delivered a lightning talk on platform engineering, focusing on developer experience, the “golden path” approach, and modern software delivery practices.
Delivered a technical session on machine learning applications in aeronautics, focusing on how AI is transforming the aviation industry.
Delivered a session on machine learning applications for mechatronics engineering students, focusing on real-world use cases and interdisciplinary learning.
Served as a technical trainer at REVA University, delivering sessions on full stack development using Django, with a focus on real-world web development practices.
Led a hands-on Laravel workshop for CSE students, focusing on MVC architecture and building a functional CRUD application through real-time coding exercises.
Conducted training sessions on problem solving using Java and Python for engineering students, focusing on logical thinking, coding practices, and hands-on learning.
Delivered a week-long training program on problem solving using Java for engineering students, focusing on coding skills, logic building, and real-world problem approaches.
Conducted a training session on Java fundamentals, helping students understand core programming concepts and best practices through an engaging learning experience.
Conducted a training session on Azure AI for MCA students, focusing on cloud-based AI solutions and real-world applications.
Served as a technical trainer for 3rd-semester BCA students, delivering sessions on database fundamentals and applications with a focus on practical learning.
Organized and hosted HackElite 2024, a collaborative tech event focused on open-source contributions, Azure DevOps, and Flutter Flow, fostering learning and community engagement.
Delivered a session on Laravel fundamentals for final-year students, focusing on core concepts of the framework and practical insights into modern web development.
Conducted a hands-on workshop introducing high school students to Arduino and embedded systems, enabling them to build real-time projects and explore practical applications of technology.
Conducted a training and development session for government school students, focusing on learning engagement, skill-building, and inspiring young minds.
Delivered a career guidance session for 2nd PU students, covering career planning, goal setting, and skill development to help them make informed decisions about their future.
Conducted a hands-on electronics workshop for students aged 10–13, introducing them to fundamental concepts like electricity, circuits, and basic components, along with practical project-building experience.