AI-Powered Portfolio Website
A modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing AI/ML engineering skills with interactive hover cards, real-time chatbot integration, and advanced animations. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and AI-powered features including Google Gemini integration for intelligent responses.
The Problem
Traditional portfolio websites are static and don't effectively showcase technical skills or provide interactive experiences. Visitors need a way to understand not just what technologies I know, but how I've actually used them in real projects. Additionally, there was a need for an intelligent way to answer questions about my experience and projects.
My Solution & Technical Details
I developed a comprehensive portfolio website that combines modern web development with AI integration. The site features interactive hover cards that show exactly where each technology was used, an AI-powered chatbot for intelligent responses, and advanced animations that demonstrate technical proficiency while providing an engaging user experience.
Key Technical Implementations:
- Built with Next.js 14 using App Router for modern React patterns and server-side rendering
- Implemented TypeScript throughout for type safety and better developer experience
- Created custom hover card component with React portals to solve z-index stacking issues
- Integrated Google Gemini AI for intelligent chatbot responses about portfolio content
- Designed responsive layout with Tailwind CSS and custom organic color palette
- Implemented Framer Motion for smooth animations and scroll-triggered effects
- Built skill usage tracking system that maps technologies to specific project implementations
- Created floating chat button with persistent AI assistance
- Optimized performance with Next.js Image component and code splitting
- Implemented SEO optimization with meta tags and structured data
- Added accessibility features with proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
- Used React portals for hover card rendering to ensure proper layering
Project Screenshots
The main hero section showcasing the modern design and AI integration
Interactive journey timeline showing professional and academic progression with filtering capabilities
Outcomes & Results
- Successfully created an interactive portfolio that demonstrates technical skills in real-time
- Implemented AI chatbot that provides intelligent responses about projects and experience
- Built hover card system that shows exact technology usage across different projects
- Achieved excellent performance scores with Next.js optimization features
- Created responsive design that works seamlessly across all devices
- Demonstrated advanced React patterns including portals, custom hooks, and context
- Integrated modern AI APIs with proper error handling and fallback strategies
- Delivered production-ready application with comprehensive accessibility features
- Showcased full-stack development skills with frontend, backend, and AI integration
- Built scalable architecture that can easily accommodate new projects and skills
AI Integration & Code Implementation
🤖 Google Gemini AI Integration
Model Configuration
- Model: Google Gemini AI
- Max Tokens: 1000
- Temperature: 0.7
Key Features
- Context-aware responses about portfolio content
- Intelligent project recommendations
- Real-time chat interface
- Fallback error handling
🔧 API Implementation Details
Endpoint
/api/chatError Handling
Comprehensive error handling with fallback responses and user feedback
Caching Strategy
Next.js built-in caching with ISR for optimal performance
💡 Prompt Engineering
You are an AI assistant for Winton Gee's portfolio website. You help visitors learn about his projects, skills, and experience. Provide helpful, accurate information about his work in AI/ML engineering, web development, and software engineering. Be conversational and professional.
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