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Technology has always fascinated Hastin Bagewadi Sharadkumar. AsÌýa curious teen, he explored mobile phone software and triedÌýcustom ROMs, leading to knowledge about mobile phone software and hardware.ÌýAs an undergraduate, heÌýworked on IoT-related projects and excelled academically.ÌýToday hisÌýskills includeÌýUI/UX design, augmented by the knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture, and he enjoys building networksÌýof people to createÌýinnovative products. "Any technology that has a screen showing some form of data, I am drawn to it like a moth," Hastin says.ÌýÌý"I am just overjoyed about screens and displays." HastinÌýis now pursuing a masters in Creative Technology and Design with a specialization in User Interface and User Experience Design. In his free time he enjoysÌýplaying computer games, ridingÌýmotorcycles, going on long drives and eating "a good chunky" pizza. He builds computers as a hobby and also helps withÌýtech support at his father's firm.