Aarshon George - Robotics Engineer Portfolio

A modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing robotics engineering projects, skills, and professional experience. Built with HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript.

🚀 Features

Design & User Experience

• Modern & Minimalist Design - Clean, professional aesthetic with subtle animations
• Fully Responsive - Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Smooth Animations - Scroll-triggered animations and hover effects
• Interactive Elements - Dynamic skill bars, project cards, and timeline
• Loading Screen - Professional preloader with spinner animation

Sections

• Hero Section - Compelling introduction with animated robot icon
• About - Personal story and key statistics
• Skills - Categorized technical skills with progress bars
• Projects - Featured robotics and embedded systems projects
• Experience - Professional timeline with detailed descriptions
• Education - Academic background and achievements
• Contact - Contact form and multiple contact methods

Technical Features

• Mobile Navigation - Hamburger menu for mobile devices
• Smooth Scrolling - Seamless navigation between sections
• Form Validation - Contact form with email validation
• Notification System - Success/error messages for user feedback
• Performance Optimized - Fast loading with minimal dependencies

🛠️ Technologies Used

• HTML5 - Semantic markup and accessibility
• CSS3 - Modern styling with Flexbox and Grid
• Vanilla JavaScript - Interactive functionality without frameworks
• Font Awesome - Icons for visual elements
• Google Fonts - Inter font family for typography

📁 Project Structure

portfolio/
├── index.html          # Main HTML file
├── styles.css          # CSS styles and animations
├── script.js           # JavaScript functionality
└── README.md           # Project documentation

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (for customization)

Installation

1. Clone or Download

   git clone <repository-url>
   # or download the ZIP file

2. Open the Website

   • Double-click index.html to open in your browser
   • Or use a local server for better development experience

3. Local Development Server (Optional)

   # Using Python
   python -m http.server 8000
   
   # Using Node.js (if you have http-server installed)
   npx http-server
   
   # Using PHP
   php -S localhost:8000

🎨 Customization Guide

Personal Information

Update the following sections in index.html:

1. Hero Section (Lines 40-50)

   <h1 class="hero-title">
       Hi, I'm <span class="highlight">Your Name</span>
   </h1>
   <h2 class="hero-subtitle">Your Title</h2>

2. About Section (Lines 80-90)

   <p>Your personal description here...</p>

3. Contact Information (Lines 350-370)

   <p>your.email@example.com</p>
   <p>linkedin.com/in/yourprofile</p>
   <p>github.com/yourusername</p>

Skills & Projects

1. Skills Section (Lines 120-200)

   • Update skill categories and proficiency levels
   • Modify progress bar percentages in CSS

2. Projects Section (Lines 220-320)

   • Replace project descriptions and technologies
   • Update project links and images

3. Experience Section (Lines 330-380)

   • Modify job titles, companies, and descriptions
   • Update dates and responsibilities

Styling & Colors

The color scheme is defined in styles.css:

/* Primary Colors */
--primary-dark: #1a365d;    /* Dark Blue */
--primary-light: #38b2ac;   /* Teal */
--text-dark: #2d3748;       /* Dark Gray */
--text-light: #4a5568;      /* Light Gray */
--background: #ffffff;       /* White */
--background-alt: #f7fafc;  /* Light Gray Background */

Adding New Sections

1. Add HTML structure in index.html
2. Add corresponding CSS in styles.css
3. Add any JavaScript functionality in script.js

📱 Responsive Design

The portfolio is fully responsive with breakpoints at:

• Desktop: 1200px and above
• Tablet: 768px - 1199px
• Mobile: Below 768px

🔧 Browser Support

• Chrome 60+
• Firefox 55+
• Safari 12+
• Edge 79+

📈 Performance

• Lightweight: No heavy frameworks or libraries
• Fast Loading: Optimized images and minimal HTTP requests
• SEO Friendly: Semantic HTML and meta tags
• Accessible: ARIA labels and keyboard navigation

🚀 Deployment

GitHub Pages

1. Push your code to a GitHub repository
2. Go to Settings > Pages
3. Select source branch (usually main)
4. Your site will be available at https://username.github.io/repository-name

Netlify

1. Drag and drop your project folder to Netlify
2. Or connect your GitHub repository
3. Your site will be deployed automatically

Vercel

1. Install Vercel CLI: npm i -g vercel
2. Run vercel in your project directory
3. Follow the prompts to deploy

📝 Content Guidelines

Projects

• Include high-quality images or videos
• Provide detailed descriptions
• List all technologies used
• Include links to live demos or GitHub repositories

Skills

• Be honest about proficiency levels
• Focus on relevant technologies
• Update regularly as you learn new skills

Experience

• Use action verbs to describe responsibilities
• Quantify achievements when possible
• Keep descriptions concise but informative

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

📞 Support

If you have any questions or need help customizing your portfolio:

• Create an issue in the repository
• Contact: aarshon.george@email.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aarshongeorge

🔄 Updates & Maintenance

Regular Updates

• Keep project descriptions current
• Update skills and experience
• Add new projects as they're completed
• Refresh contact information

Performance Monitoring

• Test loading speed regularly
• Check mobile responsiveness
• Validate HTML and CSS
• Monitor browser compatibility

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Built with ❤️ for showcasing robotics engineering excellence