Hey guys, I’m Dharun. Just a normal guy from Tamil Nadu who got curious about tech, slowly started doing small projects, and now I can proudly say I’m building my own websites, gadgets, and even my own company plans! It didn’t happen overnight. I started literally from zero. Let me share my full journey so you also get the vibe and confidence to start your own.

How It All Started – My “No Idea But Trying” Phase

To be honest, in the beginning, I was totally blank about tech. I didn’t know what coding was or how websites worked. My journey started with small electronics like Arduino Uno, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. I used to just connect wires randomly and upload code without knowing what’s happening. Sometimes the projects would work by luck, sometimes they would fail badly. But I didn’t give up. Slowly I started learning how things actually work. Like how sensors read data, how LCD displays show text, and how we can control things with microcontrollers.

My First Website Attempts – Old School Style

After playing with hardware, I got curious about websites. I started learning HTML and CSS. My first websites looked like they came from the 2000s 😂. But at least I made something that worked on a browser. Then I learned JavaScript and how to make websites interactive. I tried to host my websites using platforms like Vercel and later used Firebase. I still remember the feeling when I saw my website live for the first time – mind blowing! I created my first blog website and started posting small stories and updates. That’s when I understood how websites can actually reach people.

My Electronics Projects – Pure Trial and Error

Electronics was my big passion. I did a lot of small projects: -16x2 LCD with Arduino Uno: Learned how to display text using an I2C module. -RFID-RC522 sensor: I built an access system prototype using a Raspberry Pi. -8-segment displays: Tried to show numbers using Arduino Uno. -ESP32 camera module: I made it stream the camera feed accessible from anywhere. -LoRa modules: Experimented with long-range communication using SX1278 modules. -Milk vending machine prototype: I connected QR code scanning, a website interface, and milk dispensing (tested with LED first because I didn’t have pump and relay). Most of these were pure trial and error, but every small success gave me confidence.

My Cloud and Server Setup Experiments

Once I got my Raspberry Pi 4, I wanted to do big things. I tried to make my own cloud server using the Pi and some pendrives as storage. I learned about DDNS using Dynu, and how to access my files from anywhere. Later, I also tried TrueNAS to set up a proper file server inside my home Wi-Fi. I didn’t want to mess with port forwarding, so I learned Cloudflare tunnel tricks. These things may sound technical, but trust me, I learned each step slowly like a beginner.

Websites, Blogs & SEO

I kept improving my websites. I built a proper portfolio website to showcase my projects. Then I made a college website for Sri Abhida Plus. It was a big thing for me because I built it completely on my own. I learned how to monitor websites using Google Analytics, how to make them mobile friendly, and how to fix issues in the Lighthouse report. Then I started applying SEO tricks – adding meta tags, improving page speed, writing proper blog posts. Now I’m growing my main blog where I post stories like this. My target is to get Google Adsense approval so I can start earning from it.

AI & Software Side of My Journey

Recently, I started working on a dream project – my own AI Assistant. I want to create something like Cuely, an assistant that pops up with a shortcut (Ctrl + \) on my PC, can see my screen using OCR, and help me during interviews by giving suggestions. I’m building it using Electron, ChatGPT API, and OCR tools. It’s tough, but I love the challenge. I’m also learning full-stack development step by step. I applied for the Meta Front-End Development course and Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate to grow my skills properly.

My Company Dream – TripleETech

All this led me to start my own company idea called TripleETech. First, I’ll provide website creation services for small businesses. Then I’ll slowly expand into IT services, marketing, electronics, server management, and cybersecurity. I’m also planning to create content on Instagram and YouTube about tech, so people can see my work and approach me for projects.

What I Learned in This Journey

Start small: Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Trial and error is the only way: I failed many times but learned a lot. Ask questions: Whenever I got stuck, I asked and searched until I got the answer. Keep upgrading: I didn’t stop at HTML. I moved to JS, hosting, SEO, hardware, cloud, and AI step by step.

What’s Next?

I will keep posting all my projects, tips, and stories here. If you’re also starting from zero like me, don’t overthink. Just start. Play with small projects, build a simple website, try a small sensor project. One day, you’ll surprise yourself.

My Full Tech Journey – From Zero to Building Websites & Gadgets