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Hey,there I’m Niku Singh

Navigating the tech world, one open-source project at a time. I’m a technology enthusiast with a deep passion for Blockchain and Bitcoin. My idea of fun? Tackling intricate bugs and diving into code, unraveling its mysteries.

Beyond the screen, I’m an avid reader, a movie buff, and a friendly conversationalist. I believe in the power of collaboration and I’m open to exciting projects. You can catch me on Twitter @nikusingh_ and for collaboration, reach out to me at nikusingh1729@gmail.com. Let’s build something amazing together!

  • 👨🏻‍💻 Pronouns: He/Him
  • 🔭 Currently exploring Backend space.
  • ☕ Hobbies: Contributing to Open Source, Making Side projects, Like to read books and watch movies.
  • ⚡ Fun fact: The only funny thing about my life is my situation

💼 Work Experience

  • Google Summer of Code’23 Gitlab

    • Collaborated closely with the Gitlab Contributors Success Team to boost the retention rate of new contributors by implementing a multifaceted strategy.

    • Spearheaded efforts with the GDK team to establish a remote development environment accessible to every contributor, resulting in a seamless and inclusive development experience for the community.

    • Contributed to various critical GitLab projects, such as GitLab Agent for Kubernetes, Gitaly, GitLab Docs, and GitLab Handbook, by successfully resolving quick-win issues, thereby positively impacting the overall project progress.

    • Orchestrated a comprehensive UX study for GitLab, utilizing both local and cloud-based Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), and subsequently compiled a detailed report.

    • Notably, identified and addressed 80% of the identified gaps, significantly enhancing GitLab’s overall contribution experience and usability.

    • GSoC’23 Final Report

  • Linux Foundation Mentee’22 @Hyperledger Foundation

    • Collaborated under the guidance of Hyperledger India lead and expert mentors from the Linux Foundation.

    • Designed website mockups for the Start-here-Hyperledger project, aimed at improving user engagement and easing the onboarding process for new contributors.

    • The mockups I created are actively utilized by Hyperledger in their current site refactoring efforts.

    • Stayed updated with the latest technologies to ensure the site’s UI was built using the most advanced tools and techniques available.

    • Figma Link
      , Github Link
      , Deployed link

🚀 Personal Projects

  • FormsApp

    • This is a streamlined yet robust forms application that efficiently manages multiple concurrent requests, utilizing NGINX as a load balancer, Redis as a caching solution, and Docker for container orchestration.

  • CodeSnapp

    • CodeSnapp, the AI-driven GitHub bot, simplifies code management. Get code changes summarized, explained, and catch errors early. Collaborate seamlessly and streamline documentation. Stay updated in real-time. CodeSnapp empowers everyone to code smarter. Try it now and let your code speak with effortless summarization.

  • Homey: Effortless Home Rentals

    • Homey, powered by Next.js, Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB, JWT, and Redux Toolkit, simplifies home rentals. Travelers easily find affordable hotels, villas, and resorts. Book rooms by location and date, while JWT authentication ensures easy sign-up. Admins can manage users, hotels, and rooms. Welcome to the world of convenient home rentals with Homey.

  • Auth System

    • Architected a robust authentication and authorization system Employing a technology stack encompassing Golang,
      Go Fiber, PostgreSQL, and JWT, the solution ensured secure access control.

🎭💻 Hackathonn Projects

  • Bitcoin PAL

    • An incentivized crowd-sourcing platform to train LLM’s with Bitcoin. Bitcoin-PAL is our proof of concept.
    • Github link

  • NearSocialBoost

    • Crowdfunding on the Aurora blockchain for project creators. Features a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that empowers users to support and vote on innovative ventures, fostering community engagement and recognition.
    • Github Link
      -Live Link

  • Hawkeye

    • Hawkeye offers a user-friendly interface to keep you informed about important blockchain events. Get real-time notifications on active tips, lagging nodes, forks, and more, enhancing your security and awareness
    • Github Link

  • Saave Finance

    • SAAVE is a DeFi investing app that offers a simple UI, one-click solutions for various investment strategies, and a 3.75% APY on stablecoins. It also provides educational content and rewards users with NFTs for learning.
    • Github Link

  • Medlabs

    • Centralized medical testing platform for easy, organized access to various tests. Streamlining lab reports, extending home collection services, and ensuring affordability for all. Our mission: A one-stop hub for accessible, trustworthy medical tests.
    • Github Link

🌐 Open Source Proposals

  1. Gitlab Proposal
  2. TOR Proposal
  3. Bcoin Proposal

🤝 Connect with me





Devfolio

✍🏻 Read My Blogs Here


GSOC 2023

  1. :sparkles: Getting Selected in GSoC’23 GitLab

  2. :roller_coaster: Week 1 & 2: Coding period Begins

  3. :rocket: Week 3: Accelerating Progress by Conquering Quick Wins

  4. :mag: Week 4: Exploring GitLab’s AI

  5. :chart_with_upwards_trend: Week 6: Updating Report and Contributors Process

  6. :wrench: Week 7–8: Finalizing the Contributor’s Process

  7. :package: Week 9–10: Working on Backlogs and Wrapping up the GSoC Journey

  8. :clipboard: Week 11–12: Finalizing & documenting the work

Linux Foundation Mentorship’22 @Hyperledger Foundation

⚒️ Languages and tools that I use

🏆Achievements

  • Mentor at LFX’23 Hyperledger Foundation

    • As a mentor for LFX’23 Hyperledger Mentorship Programme, my mentee and I are updating Hyperledger’s onboarding documentation and start here guide to provide new community members with a quicker and deeper understanding of blockchain projects. Our goal is to create a unified, easy-to-access resource, including a searchable dashboard for community events.

  • Winner of Training Track at AIforALL organized by Bolt.fun : Bitcoin PAL

    • An incentivized crowd-sourcing platform to train LLM’s with Bitcoin. Bitcoin-PAL is our proof of concept.
    • Github link

  • Winner Of MIT Bitcoin Expo : Hawkeye

    • Hawkeye offers a user-friendly interface to keep you informed about important blockchain events. Get real-time notifications on active tips, lagging nodes, forks, and more, enhancing your security and awareness
    • Github Link

  • Winner of ETHforAll QuickNode track

    • SAAVE is a DeFi investing app that offers a simple UI, one-click solutions for various investment strategies, and a 3.75% APY on stablecoins. It also provides educational content and rewards users with NFTs for learning.
    • Github Link

  • Winner of Gitlab Q3 Hackathon

    • Gitlab conducts a quarterly Hackathon to introduce new contributors to open-source software and help them start their journey with Gitlab project. I was a winner of the Q3 Gitlab Hackathon and have since then been contributing to their codebase regularly.

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