I'm Rikin Shah
Your 'Vibe Code' post is pure energy. An AI book recommender, a themed Cookie Clicker, and an allergy scanner build over a preschool break? That's the exact spirit I build with. If you want someone who builds AI tools as a full-time job (and as a hobby), look no further.
I'm a builder at heart. From founding Smartkid Academy (online chess tutoring) to shipping 6+ AI-powered products solo (JobGrid, ReachAI, OrchestrateIQ), I thrive on taking an idea and making it a reality in days, not months. I live in the terminal with Cursor and Claude Code, building tools that solve real problems.
Daniel,
I read your post about the 'Vibe Code' Award and my first thought was: 'I want to build for that trophy.'
Most people see 'Lovable credits' as a perk. I see them as a challenge. The list of tools your team built over a preschool break ā especially the automated AI handoff notes and the triage system ā are exactly the kind of 'fun but vital' products I obsess over.
Why I'm a fit for Playground:
š ļø I'm a High-Velocity Builder:
My background isn't just about 'full-stack' ā it's about 'ship-stack.' From founding Smartkid Academy (online chess) to shipping 6+ products solo (JobGrid, OrchestrateIQ, ReachAI), I don't wait for permission to build. I prototype in days and iterate in hours.
š¤ I Speak 'AI Tools':
I build the things I need. JobGrid (20+ active users, 50+ installs) exists because I hated how job searching felt. OrchestrateIQ exists because I wanted to see how agents could coordinate. I'm not looking for an engineering job; I'm looking for a tool-building job.
š» Cursor & Claude Code are my OS:
I've had the 'aha moment' you describe. AI hasn't just replaced my tedious work; it's enabled me to build projects that would have taken a team 5 years ago. I'm already building at the pace Pylon/Playground expects.
š I've Scaled Enterprise & Founder Journey:
Deloitte (3+ years) gave me the rigor and the ability to work with F500 complexity. Founding my own startup gave me the hunger. I know how to bridge the gap between 'this is a cool demo' and 'this is a product users can't live without.'
I love that Playground values the 'Vibe' of the code as much as the function. I'm ready to build so, so, much more with you.
Let's build.
Rikin Shah
917-238-5682 | rshah88@asu.edu
Built a unified job search platform from scratch. 20+ active users, 50+ installs in 2 weeks, Chrome extension live. Owned the full stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL. This is how I build ā identify a needle in a haystack problem and build the magnet.
Designed and built an AI agent orchestration platform. Multi-agent workflows, intelligent automation, and production-ready deployments. It's the kind of 'intelligence layer' thinking that powers the best AI tools.
Automated recruiter outreach + intelligent lead discovery. Shipped fast with AI-first development. Proof that I can automate the tedious and focus on the 'Vibe'.
AI-powered resume optimization tool. Shipped and maintained for real users. Focused on taking a complex manual task and making it feel like magic with AI.
Thank you for your consideration!
Best regards,
Rikin Shah