# Portfolio roadmap — gaps vs top-grade

Last updated: 2026-07-19

This page tracks what a hire-me / AI Architect portfolio needs versus a top-grade bar — and what is already done on this site.

**Live viewer:** [portfolio-roadmap.html](portfolio-roadmap.html)

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## Already strong

- Clear **AI Architect** positioning (not a generic “developer” template)
- Hire-me funnel: work → how I help → contact
- Skills aligned to 2026 agent stack (MCP, A2A, ADK, LangGraph, memory, evals, computer-use, durable agents, tool-layer security)
- Case study pages + writing scaffold + SEO basics (`sitemap.xml`, JSON-LD, meta)
- Editorial visual system (not particles / purple Bootstrap)
- References with photos on About
- Mobile / tablet navigation and layout

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## Critical (hire conversion)

| Item | Status | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Proof with numbers on case studies | Partial | Architecture / role / trade-offs added; fill **Metrics** with real or anonymized figures when you can |
| Downloadable resume PDF | Needs you | Drop file at `assets/resume/Buddhadeb_Mondal_Resume.pdf` (Print → Save as PDF works today) |
| WhatsApp link | Done | `+91 7501385296` → `https://wa.me/917501385296` |
| One clear ask (calendar or strong mailto) | Done | Calendly: [calendly.com/buddhadeb33/30min](https://calendly.com/buddhadeb33/30min) + mailto CTA |

### Metrics to fill (examples)

Replace placeholders on each case study when allowed (or use ranges under NDA framing):

- Latency / p95 response time
- Cost per query or monthly infra delta
- Accuracy / grounded answer rate / human override rate
- Users or sessions impacted
- Time saved for a known workflow

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## High (credibility)

| Item | Status | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Deeper case studies | Done | 5 case studies including Document AI+RAG and Agentic MCP/ADK |
| Public artifacts | Done | Homepage **Public artifacts** — GitHub, Medium, writing |
| References framing | Done | LinkedIn recommendations CTA on About |
| Custom domain | Optional | e.g. `buddhadeb.com` → GitHub Pages (stronger brand signal) |

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## Medium (discoverability)

| Item | Status | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Content depth | Ongoing | 2 posts live; aim for 2+ more tied to real work (agents, RAG in prod, document AI) |
| Brand consistency | Your side | Same headline on LinkedIn, site, resume, email signature |
| OG / share card | Done | `assets/images/og-card.png` (+ SVG source) |
| Hero image weight | Done | Switched homepage photo to compressed JPEG (~94KB) |
| Search Console + LinkedIn Featured | Your side | See [README](README.md) checklist |

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## Nice-to-have (polish)

| Item | Status | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Skip link + focus styles | Done | Accessibility pass started |
| Image compression | Partial | Prefer compressed hero assets over time |
| Speaking / press | Optional | One meetup or internal talk is enough to start |
| Company logos on refs | Optional | Only where permission exists |

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## Next 5 (recommended order)

1. **You:** Drop resume PDF at `assets/resume/Buddhadeb_Mondal_Resume.pdf`
2. **You:** Swap directional metrics for client-cleared numbers where you can
3. **You:** Align LinkedIn Featured → this site; submit `sitemap.xml` in Search Console
4. **Site:** Publish 2 more posts grounded in shipped work
5. **Optional:** Custom domain

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## How to update this file

Edit `portfolio-roadmap.md` in the repo. The HTML page loads this file and renders it — keep status tables honest so future you (and hiring prep) stay aligned.