About Me

Hi, I'm Taufeeq Riyaz. I'm a builder and community leader passionate about empowering others.

Currently, I'm building Tenacity, a community where students can discover their passions and develop skills. I also served as the Founding President of DevSphere. I love working at the intersection of technology, design, and people.

Skills & Interests

Community Building
Product Design
Web Development
System Design
Python
Discord.py
React / Next.js
Astro
Figma
Digital Marketing

Experience

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DevSphere

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Advisor

Jun 2025 - Present

I ensure things get done.

Founder and President

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025

I get things done.

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Tenacity

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Founder And Design Lead

Dec 2022 - Present

As the founder of Tenacity, I am responsible for managing all aspects of the product and community, including the technology and design end. I take great care to ensure that the community runs smoothly and that our members have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

I work day and night to provide value for members at Tenacity, whether it's organizing events, creating educational content, or providing mentorship and guidance. I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our members and believe in the power of community.

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RV University

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Research Associate - Centre For Global Health and Development

Dec 2024 - Present

Full-time research role contributing to global health initiatives.

Mentor - Centre For High Performing Systems and Web Technologies

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

Mentored students on web technologies and high-performance systems.

Peer Mentor - SoCSE

Jun 2023 - Present

Mentoring students in School of Computer Science and Engineering.

Teaching Assistant - B.Tech(Hons.)

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

Assisted in teaching and grading for B.Tech students.

Peer Mentor - BSc(Hons.)

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

As a Peer Mentor at RV University, I had the opportunity to work closely with students, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to help them reach their full potential. My primary goal was to assist students in web technologies course and to develop the skills needed to succeed both in the classroom and in the professional world. I provided one-on-one mentoring to students who needed additional support, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

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Rabble Labs

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Community and Growth

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Rabble Labs (Buidlers Tribe + Lumos Labs) provides a comprehensive suite of on chain platforms tailored for dedicated Web3 builders and enthusiasts. Our platforms empower Web3 developers by offering seamless access to talent, capital, distribution channels, and on chain users.

Our standout platforms, buidl.so, connects Web3 founders with investors, trusted vendors, partners, advisors, and top-tier talent.

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Emporia Business Club

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Tech and Design

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

Responsible for making ads for marketing campaigns, designing and developing websites.

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Astro Bot

India

Developer

May 2021 - Dec 2022

Astro Bot is a versatile and powerful bot designed for use on Discord servers. It was built using the Discord.py library. The main purpose of Astro Bot is to help keep Discord servers organized and to make various tasks more convenient for server administrators and members.

The key features of Astro Bot are its ability to perform a wide range of tasks, such as managing roles, automating tasks, and providing useful information. It was widely used in many servers across the platform.

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Spenny (acquired by CRED)

India

Chief Experiment Officer

Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

I had the opportunity to work with the founder and founding team of Spenny. During my time there, I was able to learn a lot about entrepreneurship, marketing, and design. I was assigned weekly tasks that were designed to help the company acquire new customers and improve its marketing efforts.

One of my primary responsibilities was to assist with the design of websites, posters, and social media posts. I worked closely with the team to create visually appealing designs that were in line with the company's branding and marketing goals.

Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, community initiatives, or just chatting about tech.