Somewhere on the Internet

The Wanderer
Behind the Ideas

I go by Candid Imaginer — a self-given name for someone who builds things without a map, trusts the process, and shares everything along the way.

Hi. I'm a developer and designer who loves building things that didn't exist before. My domain — candid-imaginer.in — is my digital home, a place where I collect and publish everything I randomly imagine and build.

The name says it all: I imagine candidly. No grand plan, no polished roadmap — just genuine curiosity and a keyboard. Projects like Ariv Themes started as "what if I made something I actually liked using?" and ended up being things other people liked too.

I believe the best internet is one made by people building for the love of it. So that's what I do — build, share, learn, repeat. Pull up a chair and join the journey.

Big ideas that fit in small code
Tools that feel like toys
Open source & giving back
Too much chai, just enough focus

Tools of the Trade

What I Work With

Front-End

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • TailwindCSS

Design

  • UI Design
  • Theming
  • Typography
  • Component Systems

Tools

  • Figma
  • Git
  • VSCode
  • Terminal

Exploring

  • Motion
  • Web APIs
  • Generative Art
  • WebAssembly

The Journey So Far

Experience

Senior Golang Engineer

Zeeve · Full-time
Feb 2026 - Present
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Remote
Focusing on high-performance solutions using Go (Programming Language), Web3, and related technologies.
GoWeb3

Back End Developer

Airchains · Full-time
Oct 2022 - Feb 2026
Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site
Responsible for overseeing the development and upkeep of backend services for Airchains, with a specific emphasis on building blockchain solutions that are scalable, secure, and high-performance using the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint frameworks.
Created and implemented Cosmos-based rollups that seamlessly integrate with the wider blockchain ecosystem.
Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate features such as staking, governance, and inter-blockchain communication (IBC) into the Cosmos ecosystem.
Took the lead in transitioning several critical services to a microservices architecture, resulting in significant improvements in system modularity and scalability.
Conducted comprehensive code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality work.
Code ReviewRustCosmos SDKTendermint

Blockchain Developer

Airchains · Full-time
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Implemented smart contracts using CosmWasm and designed key modules that enhanced the functionality and security of the blockchain platform.
Developed customized modules for on-chain governance and submitter selection.
Worked closely with the DevOps team to optimize the deployment process, reducing deployment time by 30%.
Participated in the testing and deployment of blockchain applications, ensuring the integrity and security of all solutions.
web3.jsSoftware DevelopmentCosmWasm

Full-stack Developer

Retcons Technology · Full-time
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using Next.js, ReactJS, Node.js, and MongoDB.
Implemented RESTful APIs that integrated with various third-party services.
Improved backend performance by optimizing database queries and implementing caching mechanisms.
Led the development of a comprehensive user authentication system, including OAuth2.0 and JWT-based mechanisms.
Managed and deployed applications on cloud platforms, ensuring high availability and scalability.
NoSQLNext.jsReactJSNode.jsMongoDB

Mathematics Teacher

Vedi classes · Self-employed
Mar 2017 - Oct 2021
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
Instructed students in grades 9 through 12, teaching them high school mathematics.
Presented simplified explanations and practical examples to ensure students grasped intricate concepts.
Arranged and supervised extracurricular activities like math clubs and competitive exam preparation sessions.
Offered personalized tutoring to students who required extra assistance.
EntrepreneurshipCommunicationTeaching

Let's Connect

Fellow wanderers are always welcome

Whether you want to collaborate, share an idea, ask a question, or just say hello — I'm always happy to hear from curious people.

Have an idea brewing?

I love talking to other builders and curious minds. Drop me a line — let's see where the conversation goes.

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