Hi, I’m Vardhan

This is my little corner of the internet.

I make software, chase research, write things, and occasionally throw plastic discs at high speeds in the name of sport. Hum yaha fun karne aaye hai. Wanna know more about me?

Right now, I’m building StoneForge Research - which is my attempt at doing slightly insane deep-tech in civil engineering. We’re working on non-destructive seepage detection in dams and large concrete structures using wave-based sensing (basically: yelling physics at concrete and listening carefully). The goal? Map hidden water pathways in 3D space before they turn into “why is this dam leaking?” headlines. It’s hardware, signal processing, field testing, government meetings, and a healthy dose of “we have no idea what will break next.” Exactly how I like it.

I’m back at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus after a stretch at UC Berkeley, and this is officially the “last semester montage” phase of life. Lots of frisbee. Lots of late-night conversations. Lots of “bro what are you doing after graduation?” existential spirals. I’m trying to enjoy it fully - hanging out with friends, throwing plastic discs at unreasonable speeds, eating questionable Maggi; while also quietly (and sometimes loudly) trying to figure out what kind of builder I want to become. It’s fun. It’s slightly chaotic. It feels important.

If you're new here, you can check out:

• Update Log — A simple record of updates to this website and my work.
• Now — What I’m working on this month (or trying to).
• About — The backstory
• Projects — The big builds, the small wins, and the chaotic prototypes.
• Blog — Notes, rants, reflections, and useful nonsense.
• FAQ — The questions people actually ask... and some they should.
• Reading List — Books that shaped my brain (and broke it sometimes).
• Quotes — Lines that lingered long after the book ended.
• Bucket List — Ambitions, goals, and good chaos.
• Public Journal — Unfiltered thoughts on life, learning, and Maggi.
• Experiments — Projects that were too weird for GitHub.
• Gratitudes — People, moments, and dogs I’m thankful for.
• Tools — The apps and gear I swear by (and won’t shut up about).
• Workout Routine — Trying to get strong
• Talks — Slides, microphones, and controlled enthusiasm.
• Contact — Send me a message. I promise I read them.

P.S. If you find a typo, pretend it’s a metaphor. I am horrible at spellings.