The Project that got me a handshake with Google Cloud’s CEO

Google Cloud Tech on X: “Congrats to Google Cloud x @MLB Hackathon winners @jakediba (Grand Prize) & Abish Pius! 🏆 @ThomasOrTK celebrated their standout work innovating the fan experience at #GoogleCloudNext. ™/© 2025 MLB Enter our latest hackathon → https://t.co/gyQtDo5bFh https://t.co/hrcNo7vrsc" / X

It still feels like a dream — just last month I met Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud. And no, this wasn’t some invite-only tech conference or an intern welcome tour, this was Google Cloud Next 2025. You’ve probably heard the stories: “This project got me into FAANG,” or “How I built this and landed an offer from X.” Well, this is the One project that got me a once in a lifetime opportunity.

DEVPOST: Google Cloud x MLB(TM) Hackathon — Building with Gemini Models

Devpost: A platform for Hackathons! Google Cloud x MLB(TM) Hackathon — Building with Gemini Models: Build the future of baseball using Google Cloud. — Devpost

Hackathons are one of the most underrated tools for growth — both technically and personally. In just 24 to 72 hours, you’re pushed to think fast, build faster, and solve real problems under pressure. You learn more in a weekend than you might in weeks of tutorials or coursework, simply because you’re doing.

The platform I use for hackathons is Devpost. Devpost hosts everything from local student events to global competitions sponsored by top tech companies. You can join teams, explore project ideas, and submit your builds — all while growing your developer profile. It’s a launchpad for creative problem-solving, and…