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SmartHub Academy

Founder & Full-Stack Developer

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About the Project

SmartHub Academy is a full-featured learning management system I built from scratch and continue to operate. It serves as the platform for my training programs in web development, data science, and desktop application development. The system handles the entire student lifecycle — from enrollment and payment processing to course delivery and progress tracking.

Key Highlights

  • 500+ graduates have completed courses through the platform
  • Built course management system with video lessons, assignments, and progress tracking
  • Integrated payment processing for course enrollment
  • Designed curriculum pathways from beginner to job-ready across multiple tracks
  • Admin dashboard for managing students, courses, and analytics

Technical Challenges

Scaling the platform to handle concurrent video streaming while keeping hosting costs manageable required careful architecture decisions. I implemented lazy loading, CDN-based video delivery, and optimized database queries to keep the experience smooth even during peak enrollment periods.