About
Hey, I’m Nivar! Currently a third-year Computer Science student at Virginia Tech with a passion for frontend development, digital education, design, and applications of machine learning.
I love building meaningful software that solve real-world problems. One of my favorite projects is an app I built to help me break a lifelong nail-biting habit by detecting when my fingers were near my mouth.
Outside of tech, I explore my creative side through fashion design, graphic design, and film. I founded SOUZOU STUDIOS, a fashion brand where I bring these interests to life.
Whether it’s through code or creativity, I’m driven by curiosity and the desire to make a positive impact. I’m always excited to learn, collaborate, and contribute to innovative projects.
Experience
MAY 2025 - present
Software Development Intern · Booz Allen Hamilton
Kubernetes
Docker
Ollama
SEP 2024 - MAY 2025
Frontend Developer · CodeKids Virginia Tech
Created interactive learning resources on computer science topics, tailored for young students.
Developed modular React.js components for an educational book editor, enabling seamless integration of micro:bit hardware interactions and embedded video content.
HTML & CSS
JavaScript
React
NOV 2024 - JAN 2025
Founding Member · Firstgen Pioneers Non-Profit
Founding member of Firstgen Pioneers, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting first-generation and international students in navigating the workforce and securing employment.
Led the development of the organization’s website and brand identity.
HTML & CSS
UI & UX
AUG 2024 - Present
Founder · SOUZOU STUDIOS
Managed all areas from product design to supply chain logistics, including web development, accounting, marketing, and brand identity of the clothing brand.
Projects
Nail-Biting Prevention | Machine Learning Tool
React application that analyzes camera data, detecting nail-biting behavior by leveraging the mediapipe ML model.
React
Mediapipe Tasks Vision
TailwindCSS
Recharts
DeepWork | Science-Based Productivity
Full-stack web app aimed at enhancing productivity by offering personalized study data visualizations, task list, daily quotes, and a customizable timer.
HTML & CSS
React
Flask
Postgres
Personal Website
V1 of my personal website. Written in raw HTML & CSS, looking to improve by refactoring in React and TailwindCSS. Deployed on Netlify.
HTML & CSS