Name: Nihar Ganesh Patil
Role: Full Stack Developer & Open Source Contributor
Education: B.Tech — AI & ML @ R.C. Patel Institute of Technology (2028)
Location: Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
Status:
- Undergraduate Student (4th Semester | CGPA: 7.00)
- Active Open Source Contributor
- Seeking Software Engineering Internships
- Open to Freelance OpportunitiesLearning:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (B.Tech curriculum)
- Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms
- System Design fundamentals
Building:
- Production-grade MERN Stack applications
- Scalable REST API architectures
- Collaborative developer tooling
Exploring:
- Open Source ecosystems
- Cloud deployment strategies
- Developer experience improvements
Open_to:
- Software Engineering Internships
- Freelance Full Stack Projects
- Open Source CollaborationAs a B.Tech student in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, I am actively building foundational knowledge across core AI/ML disciplines. This section reflects what I am currently learning — not a claim of professional expertise, but a transparent view of my academic and self-driven exploration.
| Domain | Currently Studying |
|---|---|
| Machine Learning | Supervised & unsupervised learning, model evaluation |
| Deep Learning | Neural network fundamentals, backpropagation |
| Data Processing | NumPy, Pandas, data wrangling techniques |
| Visualization | Matplotlib, exploratory data analysis |
| Mathematics | Linear algebra, probability, calculus for ML |
| Frameworks | Exploring scikit-learn, beginning with TensorFlow |
My engineering focus is Full Stack Development — AI/ML is a parallel academic journey shaping how I think about data-driven systems.
DevCollab — Real-Time Developer Collaboration Platform
Problem Statement
Development teams often struggle with fragmented collaboration — context scattered across tools, asynchronous delays, and no unified space for real-time technical co-creation. DevCollab addresses this by providing a purpose-built environment for developers to collaborate synchronously.
Architecture Overview
DevCollab follows a decoupled MERN stack architecture. The React frontend manages state through Redux, enabling predictable data flow across complex UI interactions. The Express.js backend exposes RESTful endpoints consumed by the client, while WebSocket integration powers real-time collaboration features. MongoDB serves as the primary data store, chosen for its document model's flexibility in handling evolving collaboration data structures.
Technical Highlights
- Stateful session management with JWT-based authentication and token refresh cycles
- Modular REST API design enabling independent frontend/backend development
- Real-time event propagation for collaborative interactions
- Role-based access patterns for workspace permissions
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | React · Redux · Node.js · Express.js · MongoDB |
| Architecture | MERN · REST API · WebSocket |
| Auth | JWT-based authentication |
| State Management | Redux with structured data flow |
| Repository | github.com/nihar-ux18/DevCollab |
ParkEasy — Smart Parking Management System
Problem Statement
Locating available parking in dense urban environments wastes time, increases congestion, and creates poor user experience. ParkEasy provides a structured solution for discovering, reserving, and managing parking slots — reducing the friction between drivers and available parking infrastructure.
Architecture Overview
Built on the MERN stack, ParkEasy separates concerns cleanly: the React frontend delivers a responsive UI for slot discovery and booking, while the Node.js/Express backend manages slot state, reservations, and user sessions. MongoDB stores parking facility data and booking records in a schema optimized for availability queries.
Technical Highlights
- Real-time slot availability tracking with optimistic UI updates
- User authentication and session persistence via JWT
- Booking lifecycle management — reserve, confirm, release
- RESTful API design with clear resource boundaries
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stack | React · Node.js · Express.js · MongoDB |
| Architecture | MERN · REST API |
| Auth | JWT session management |
| Core Feature | Real-time parking slot availability |
| Repository | github.com/nihar-ux18/ParkEasy |
Contributed to multiple active open source repositories across diverse domains — chat infrastructure, developer tooling, and official framework documentation. Each contribution involved understanding unfamiliar codebases, aligning with project conventions, and delivering changes that passed maintainer review.
Paso Chat App — Feature & Bug Contributions
Role: Open Source Contributor
Merged PRs: #100 · #111
Scope of Work
Contributed to the Paso Chat App, an open source real-time messaging application. Both pull requests were reviewed and merged by project maintainers, reflecting adherence to the project's code standards and contribution guidelines.
Technologies Involved
Relevant to the chat application stack — JavaScript, React, and associated tooling typical of real-time web applications.
Key Achievements
- Two separate PRs merged into the main branch — demonstrating consistent, reliable contribution quality
- Navigated an unfamiliar codebase to identify and implement targeted improvements
- Engaged with maintainer feedback during review cycles, iterating on code until merge-ready
React Japanese Documentation — Localization Contribution
Role: Documentation Contributor
Merged PR: #951
Scope of Work
Contributed to the official Japanese localization of the React documentation — a high-visibility, community-maintained project under the React organization. Documentation localization requires precise translation fidelity, technical accuracy, and alignment with React's established documentation style.
Technologies & Skills Involved
Markdown · Technical Writing · React ecosystem terminology · Localization standards
Key Achievements
- PR merged into the official
reactjs/ja.react.devrepository — a recognized, high-bar contribution - Ensured translated content maintained technical precision consistent with the English source
- Part of a global contributor network supporting React's accessibility across language communities
Impact
Improved the quality of React's Japanese documentation, directly benefiting Japanese-speaking developers learning React through official resources.
Whitenoise — Engineering Contribution
Role: Open Source Contributor
Merged PR: #595
Scope of Work
Contributed to Whitenoise, an open source project. The pull request was reviewed and accepted by the maintainer team, integrating the change into the project's codebase.
Technologies Involved
Relevant to the Whitenoise project stack — contributed through careful study of the existing codebase architecture, existing patterns, and testing conventions.
Key Achievements
- Successfully navigated a new codebase to deliver a targeted, mergeable contribution
- Collaborated with maintainers through the PR review process
- Demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully across diverse open source projects
| Achievement | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| React Docs Contributor | Merged PR into the official React Japanese documentation repository | ✅ Achieved |
| Multi-Project OSS Contributor | Merged pull requests across 3 distinct open source repositories | ✅ Achieved |
| Full Stack Project Author | Designed and built two production-grade MERN applications | ✅ Achieved |
| Active GitHub Contributor | Consistent open source activity demonstrating engineering initiative | ✅ Active |
| MERN Stack Developer | End-to-end web application development across frontend and backend | ✅ Active |
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| GitHub | github.com/nihar-ux18 |
| linkedin.com/in/niharpatil018 | |
| niharpatil.codes@gmail.com |
"Good software is built incrementally — one contribution, one review, one merged PR at a time."