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author: "Umesh Malik"
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description: "Interactive Windows 95-themed portfolio experience built with Astro 5, React 19, and Three.js. Features a full desktop environment with draggable windows, a terminal, 3D skill galaxy, easter eggs, and CRT effects."
title: "Retro Portfolio (umesh.OS) - Project Brief | Umesh Malik"
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Open Source

# Retro Portfolio (umesh.OS)

Interactive Windows 95-themed portfolio experience built with Astro 5, React 19, and Three.js. Features a full desktop environment with draggable windows, a terminal, 3D skill galaxy, easter eggs, and CRT effects.

Impact

Full interactive desktop experience in the browser

Focus Areas

Frontend architecture, platform engineering, and product delivery quality.

Technology Stack

AstroReact 19Three.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Why It Matters

This project represents the kind of work I optimize for: concrete technical depth, clear product impact, and systems that hold up under real operational constraints.

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Project Notes

-   Built in a production-minded stack, not as a disconnected demo.
-   Optimized for maintainability, clarity, and measurable outcome.
-   Representative of the AI + product engineering direction of the site.

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