Beyond Code
The things I enjoy when I'm not building with technology.
Gaming
Gaming has been an important interest and has also introduced Kartik to competitive environments and esports.
Competitive gaming sharpens spatial awareness, rapid decision-making under stress, and tactical team communication.
Esports
Competitive gaming experience since 2020, with BGMI competitive experience since 2019.
Participating in high-tier esports tournaments requires team discipline, clutch mental fortitude, and tactical rotations.
Photography
A creative interest focused on capturing moments, environments and visual stories.
Photography develops an eye for framing, visual balance, natural light interplay, and narrative depth.
Badminton
One of the activities Kartik enjoys outside academics and technology.
Playing badminton provides an intense physical outlet, maintaining agility, quick reflexes, and mental endurance.
Photo Editing
Enjoy experimenting with color grading, editing and visual presentation.
Exploring digital retouching, color curves, histogram adjustments, and modern visual aesthetics.