๐Ÿš€ About the Project

๐ŸŽฏ What Inspired Us

As the founder of a recruitment firm that specializes in hiring Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Analytics professionals for global companies, I've seen firsthand how even highly capable candidates often struggle to:

  • Present their resumes effectively
  • Understand whether they're a good match for a role
  • Prepare with confidence for interviews

Most tools are either too generic or too static. They lack domain understanding or offer templated feedback. This inspired the creation of DataCoach.AI โ€” an AI-powered resume enhancer and interview simulator designed specifically for data talent.

๐Ÿง  What We Learned

  • Personalization matters: Candidates need feedback grounded in the specific role and industry.
  • Most resume tools miss the "why" behind the bullet points โ€” AI can fill that gap by asking smart follow-ups.
  • Interview prep must go beyond random questions โ€” structured, voice-based AI feedback feels more like the real thing and is more impactful.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How We Built It

We focused on completing two fully functional modules for this hackathon:

โœ… 1. Resume Analyzer

  • Users upload their current resume
  • AI extracts key points, identifies gaps, and recommends stronger bullet points
  • Uploading a job description enables a match score and targeted recommendations to increase fit

โœ… 2. Interview Coach

  • Candidates choose a mock interview type (HR, Tech, Final)
  • Upload or select a JD to simulate a realistic mock
  • AI interviewer conducts a 5โ€“10 minute Q&A and generates a structured feedback report

๐Ÿ”ง Tools Used

  • Bolt โ€“ full app framework and UI
  • Supabase โ€“ backend for storing resumes, JDs, and feedback reports
  • RevenueCat (in progress) โ€“ to manage freemium/premium access
  • Tavus (in progress) โ€“ to generate personalized video pitch summaries
  • ElevenLabs (in progress) โ€“ to create voice-based AI interviews and spoken feedback

๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ Challenges We Faced

  • Resume normalization: Handling diverse formats and structuring them for AI feedback was complex. We built a structured schema and seeded mock examples.
  • Balancing UX extra features: Interview flows needed to feel dynamic yet scoped for fast feedback. Before simulating voice/video we wanted to ensure we get the Coaching UX correct.
  • Scope prioritization: We focused on nailing the resume + interview flows first and queued monetization + video/voice for post-hackathon.

๐Ÿ”ฎ What's Next

We're actively working to integrate:

  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ElevenLabs โ€“ for AI voice-driven interview experiences
  • ๐Ÿ“น Tavus โ€“ for video resume summaries and interview feedback
  • ๐Ÿ’ณ RevenueCat โ€“ to offer premium tiers with advanced editing, reports, and unlimited mocks

Beyond that, our roadmap includes:

  • Support for more roles like Product, Frontend, Backend, Design
  • Public resume pitch pages for outbound job applications
  • A Chrome extension to instantly analyze LinkedIn job listings

DataCoach.AI is a mission-driven tool designed to help great talent show up with clarity, confidence, and conviction. We're combining AI + structured feedback + human empathy to reshape how data professionals prepare for their next big role.

Built With

  • bolt
  • claude
  • supabase
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