BrainUp
A free AI resume builder for Indian job seekers: live preview, PDF download, an ATS score and a job matcher.
The brief
Most resume builders hide the PDF download behind a paywall or a sign‑up. BrainUp is free, needs no account, and helps people write a resume that gets past applicant tracking systems.
The challenge
Keeping the on‑screen preview and the exported PDF pixel‑identical across templates, while making the AI suggestions useful rather than generic.
What I did
A full‑stack MERN app with Google sign‑in, a real‑time preview that matches the downloaded PDF, and AI tools that rewrite weak bullet points, score a resume against a job description and match it to roles.
Stack
- React
- Node.js
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- Google Auth
- AI
Process
- 01
Problem
Job seekers in India needed a resume tool that is free, quick and ATS‑friendly, without a paywall at the download step.
- 02
Builder
Section editor with drag‑and‑drop ordering, ATS‑friendly templates and a live preview that renders exactly what the PDF will be.
- 03
AI tools
Bullet enhancer, an ATS score against a pasted job description with missing keywords, and an AI job matcher.
- 04
Launch
Deployed at brainup.in with Google authentication, plus role‑specific resume guides to help people find it through search.
