// GSSoC 2025 (Top 0.05%)
// Technical Team Mentorship
// From Concept to Scale
// Active GitHub Presence
About Me
I’m a Full-Stack Developer focused on building scalable, AI- and cloud-driven web products that solve real-world problems.
I work across the full lifecycle of an application — from clean, responsive frontends to robust backend systems and cloud-ready architectures. My approach prioritizes performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability over quick demos or short-lived prototypes.
My core stack includes MERN and Next.js, with hands-on experience integrating AI/ML capabilities and automation into real products. I also work extensively with Google Cloud, building cloud-native solutions designed for production environments.
I’ve been featured by Google for Developers for advocating clean, readable, and maintainable code — because good software is built for teams, not just machines.
Beyond writing code, I collaborate with teams, mentor developers, and focus on building systems that create measurable impact.
You know the drill - Keep scrolling!
Professional Journey
Building scalable systems and leading technical initiatives across production-grade platforms.
State Lead – Bihar
Open Source Connect
•Community Growth: Onboarded 100+ developers and contributors to the Bihar open-source ecosystem, expanding regional participation in the global Open Source Connect network.
•Regional Advocacy: Championing open-source culture across Bihar by connecting developers to real-world contribution opportunities and long-term career pathways.
Lead Developer
EduLinkUp
•Technical Ownership: Owning the technical roadmap for high-impact features, translating user requirements into scalable, production-ready systems.
•Architectural Stewardship: Driving code quality through standardized development workflows, rigorous code reviews, and performance-first design principles.
•System Governance: Leading deployment and release workflows for production-grade systems, with emphasis on security, SEO visibility, and platform credibility.
Web Development Lead
Codeunia
•Engineering Leadership: Architecting and maintaining production-ready web platforms using the MERN stack and Next.js.
•Team Leadership: Mentoring developers and interns, setting coding standards, and enforcing best practices through structured code reviews.
Ranked #2 among 3,424 contributors (GSSoC 2025)
GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC)
•Top 0.06% Performance: Ranked #2 out of 3,424 global contributors.
•High-Velocity Delivery: Merged 238 Pull Requests across diverse tech stacks.
•Technical Impact: Earned 2,014 points through complex bug fixes and feature implementations.
Led and maintained an open-source healthcare platform (Hacktoberfest)
ClinIQ - Hacktoberfest 2025
•Repository Stewardship: Led the end-to-end lifecycle of a healthcare management platform.
•Code Governance: Conducted thorough reviews and CI/CD validation for all global contributions.
Built security-focused systems under IBM SkillsBuild
AICTE & IBM SkillsBuild
•Secure Architecture: Designed and implemented data security and secure communication principles.
•Risk Mitigation: Conducted risk assessments and ethical hacking simulations across IBM modules.
Open Source Impact
Consistency is key. My journey through global open-source programs and high-velocity contributions.
GSSoC Rank
#2
Out of 3,424+ Global Contributors
PRs Merged
238+
Successfully across various repos
Points Earned
2,014
Total points in GSSoC 2025
Recent Activity Heatmap
What I Work With
Tools I use to design, build, and ship production-grade systems.
Cloud & Architecture
Supporting Tools & PlatformsUsed where they fit best across projects.
Latest Technical Writings
I write regular blog posts, most of which you will find on EduLinkUp's website edulinkup.dev. Below are a few trending posts. 👇
Run Claude Code for Free Using Ollama (No API Bill, No Compromise)
Claude Code is powerful — but the API bills add up fast. Learn how to run it completely free using Ollama, with local open-source models or free cloud tiers.
Build Beautiful App UIs Without Being a Designer — Google Stitch + Antigravity
Struggling with UI design? Discover how Google Stitch + Antigravity let you go from a plain functional app to a polished, beautiful interface — without touching CSS.
Moltbot: Run Your Own AI Assistant for $5/Month (No Mac Mini Needed)
Discover Moltbot, the open-source AI assistant that lives in your messaging apps. Learn how to run it on a $5 VPS instead of buying a $599 Mac Mini.
Recommendations
Success stories from satisfied clients and colleagues
Working with Akshay Kumar on the Codeunia website has been an incredibly smooth and rewarding experience. He initially joined as a team member, but quickly stood out for his dedication, creativity, and sense of ownership—naturally stepping up to lead the web team. What I appreciate most is his calm, collaborative attitude. Whether it's taking feedback, helping others, or staying up late to make sure things run smoothly—Akshay always shows up with the same energy and commitment. Even though the project is still in progress, the impact he's already made is huge. Excited to see where we take this next. Grateful to have him on the team.