Who is Rick Das?
Rick Das is the founder and developer of AeroWeather, a real-time weather intelligence platform based in West Bengal, India.
He is an Indian full-stack developer, quantum computing researcher, and active participant in international space science programs, based in Kolkata, India. Rick Das holds an official NASA Virtual Guest designation with confirmed participation in NASA's Artemis mission activities, and is enrolled as an ISRO Student in the Scientific Observations from Space program (START-2026) conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation. He is currently pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Honours, and completed his Full Stack IT training at the Central Institute of Technology, Barasat, in 2023.
Rick Das is recognized through participation in NASA's public outreach and virtual engagement programs, including a NASA Virtual Guest Passport (Second Edition) issued on February 28, 2026. Alongside this, he is engaged with ISRO's START-2026 educational initiative to study space science and satellite observations. His quantum computing research explores quantum algorithms, entanglement, gate operations, and optimization use-cases, while his education combines formal computer science foundations with practical product engineering.
Projects
GameSaveSync
GameSaveSync is a cloud-based game save synchronization platform developed by Rick Das, allowing users to sync and manage game progress across multiple devices.
This is an upcoming project focused on reliable cross-device continuity, secure cloud backups, and smooth restore workflows for modern gaming experiences.
Full Biography of Rick Das - Founder of AeroWeather
Early Profile and Developer Journey
Rick Das is an Indian full-stack developer based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. From the early stages of his career, he focused on high-performance web applications, real-time data systems, and cloud-native architectures. He completed Full Stack IT training at the Central Institute of Technology, Barasat, in 2023.
He is currently pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Honours, studying advanced subjects including data structures, operating systems, networks, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. This foundation supports his practical development work and product architecture decisions.
AeroWeather - The Flagship Platform
Rick Das is the founder and developer of AeroWeather, a real-time weather intelligence platform designed to deliver comprehensive and visually engaging weather data for users worldwide. The platform includes current conditions, hourly forecasts, 7-day outlooks, AQI monitoring, interactive radar, and AI-based weather insights.
AeroWeather is built with Next.js and TypeScript using a performance-first architecture. Rick Das leads the platform end-to-end, from API integration and data processing to interface design, feature development, and continuous optimization.
Technical Expertise and Stack
Rick Das commands a versatile technical stack spanning multiple languages, frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms, enabling full-stack delivery from architecture to production.
He works across front-end, back-end, cloud infrastructure, data systems, and AI integrations, which enables him to independently build and maintain complex products such as AeroWeather.
Google Cloud Ecosystem - Achievements and Profile
Rick Das is deeply active in the Google Cloud ecosystem. His Google Cloud Skills Boost profile reflects extensive hands-on labs, coursework, and verified skill assessments across cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, data analytics, security, networking, and app development.
296
Labs Completed
63
Courses
92
Skill Checks
78
Lessons
19
Games
83
Skill Badges
200+
Total Activities
Active
Google Dev Profile
Google Developer Profile: g.dev/Dev_ops_rkex
Complete List of Google Cloud Skill Badges Earned by Rick Das
The following is the complete list of skill badges and certifications earned by Rick Das on Google Cloud Skills Boost through hands-on labs and verified assessments.
Explore Generative AI with the Gemini API in Vertex AI
Earned May 28, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI
Earned May 28, 2025
Build a Data Mesh with Dataplex
Earned May 27, 2025
Integrate BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script
Earned May 27, 2025
Implementing Cloud Load Balancing for Compute Engine
Earned May 26, 2025
Automate Data Capture at Scale with Document AI
Earned May 24, 2025
Configure Service Accounts and IAM Roles for Google Cloud
Earned May 24, 2025
Work Meets Play: Rapid Runs
Earned May 24, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 4
Earned May 22, 2025
Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets
Earned May 22, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone May 2025
Earned May 22, 2025
Build Infrastructure with Terraform on Google Cloud
Earned May 21, 2025
Perform Predictive Data Analysis in BigQuery
Earned May 19, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 3
Earned May 19, 2025
Level 3: Building Blocks
Earned May 19, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 2
Earned May 16, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 1
Earned May 16, 2025
Build LookML Objects in Looker
Earned May 15, 2025
Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud
Earned May 15, 2025
Arcade NetworSkills
Earned May 15, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Base Camp May 2025
Earned May 6, 2025
Deploy Kubernetes Applications on Google Cloud
Earned May 2, 2025
Enrich Metadata and Discovery of BigLake Data
Earned May 2, 2025
Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage
Earned May 2, 2025
Secure BigLake Data
Earned May 2, 2025
Set Up a Google Cloud Network
Earned May 2, 2025
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources
Earned May 2, 2025
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery
Earned May 2, 2025
DEPRECATED Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud
Earned May 1, 2025
Monitoring in Google Cloud
Earned Apr 30, 2025
Analyze Images with the Cloud Vision API
Earned Apr 30, 2025
Get Started with Eventarc
Earned Apr 30, 2025
Develop with Apps Script and AppSheet
Earned Apr 27, 2025
App Building with AppSheet
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Get Started with Google Workspace Tools
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Build Real World AI Applications with Gemini and Imagen
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Command Line
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Console
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Using the Google Cloud Speech API
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Cloud Speech API: 3 Ways
Earned Apr 27, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 4
Earned Apr 25, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 3
Earned Apr 25, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone April 2025
Earned Apr 25, 2025
Cloud Run Functions: 3 Ways
Earned Apr 15, 2025
App Engine: 3 Ways
Earned Apr 15, 2025
Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage
Earned Apr 15, 2025
Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage
Earned Apr 15, 2025
Get Started with Cloud Storage
Earned Apr 15, 2025
Get Started with Looker
Earned Apr 14, 2025
[DEPRECATED] Building Complex End to End Self-Service Experiences in Dialogflow CX
Earned Apr 14, 2025
Conversational AI on Vertex AI and Dialogflow CX
Earned Apr 14, 2025
Get Started with Dataplex
Earned Apr 14, 2025
Get Started with API Gateway
Earned Apr 14, 2025
Get Started with Pub/Sub
Earned Apr 14, 2025
The Basics of Google Cloud Compute
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Model Evaluation
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Customer Experience with Google AI Architecture
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Responsible AI for Digital Leaders with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Calendar
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Sheets
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Meet
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Slides
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Docs
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Google Drive
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Trust and Security with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Scaling with Google Cloud Operations
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
Earned Apr 13, 2025
Get Started with Sensitive Data Protection
Earned Apr 12, 2025
Level 3: The Arcade Quiz
Earned Apr 12, 2025
Level 2: Cloud Infrastructure & API Essentials
Earned Apr 12, 2025
Arcade TechCare
Earned Apr 11, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Base Camp April 2025
Earned Apr 10, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 2
Earned Apr 8, 2025
Level 1: Application Development and Security with GCP
Earned Apr 8, 2025
Share Data Using Google Data Cloud
Earned Apr 6, 2025
Analyze Sentiment with Natural Language API
Earned Apr 5, 2025
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 1
Earned Apr 5, 2025
DEPRECATED Site Reliability Engineering: Measuring and Managing Reliability
Earned 2025
Space Science and Research Involvement
NASA - Virtual Guest and Artemis Mission Engagement
Rick Das is a registered NASA Virtual Guest, recognized through participation in mission launches and space exploration events organized by NASA. He holds an officially issued NASA Virtual Guest Passport (Second Edition), dated February 28, 2026, confirming his engagement with Artemis program activities.
His involvement reflects sustained interest in aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, planetary science, and deep-space communication systems. The principles of precision, reliability, and telemetry in NASA mission systems directly influence his engineering approach in real-time platforms such as AeroWeather.
ISRO - Student Enrollment and START-2026 Program
Rick Das is also an enrolled ISRO Student participating in the Scientific Observations from Space program (START-2026), organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation via the E-Class collaborative learning platform.
His ISRO participation strengthens his knowledge of atmospheric data processing, satellite imagery interpretation, and earth observation methodologies, which directly supports his weather intelligence development work.
Quantum Computing Research
Rick Das is engaged in advanced research in quantum computing under academic supervision, positioned at the intersection of theoretical computer science and applied physics.
His work examines how quantum principles can support optimization, secure communications, and future computational systems, including quantum-enhanced machine learning and simulation use-cases.
This research complements his practical engineering work by strengthening analytical depth and problem-solving rigor across cloud architecture and real-time product systems.
Community Memberships and Programs
Rick Das maintains active memberships across Google developer communities and global technology programs, including Google Cloud, GDG chapters, Firebase, NVIDIA, and related ecosystems.
Next '26 Attendee
16 Apr 2026
Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready
19 Mar 2026
Google I/O 2026 - Registered
14 Mar 2026
GDG on Campus Sister Nivedita University - Kolkata, India (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Yangon (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Cloud Lahore (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Raipur (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Kolkata (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Ranchi (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG on Campus Techno India University - Kolkata, India (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Durgapur (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Jodhpur (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG on Campus JIS University - Kolkata, India (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Baroda (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Cloud (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG on Campus (Member)
10 Feb 2026
GDG Cloud (Member, additional chapter)
10 Feb 2026
GDG on Campus (Member, additional chapter)
10 Feb 2026
GDG on Campus - Kolkata, India (Member)
10 Feb 2026
Google Developer Group Member
29 Oct 2025
Google Developer Group on Campus Member
28 Oct 2025
Google Developer Group Discovery
4 Sep 2025
Google Cloud Innovators Get Certified 2025
5 Aug 2025
Firebase Studio Developer Community
4 Aug 2025
Code Wiki
4 Aug 2025
Google Cloud & NVIDIA Community Member
2 Aug 2025
Cloud Forums User
23 Jul 2025
Next 25 Attendee
10 Apr 2025
Google Cloud Innovator
6 Apr 2025
Google Maps Platform Innovators
6 Apr 2025
Google I/O 2025 - Registered
3 Apr 2025
Google Skills
19 Jan 2025
Google I/O 2024 - Registered
30 Mar 2024