hi, i am Manik Prakash

from Mumbai, IN

Computer Engineering student who learns backend and cloud DevOps by breaking things and building them better :)

Education

K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, Mumbai

B.Tech in Computer Engineering (Honours in CyberSecurity)

2023 - 2027

Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Management, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Machine Learning. Active member of technical council(SMLRA) and hackathon participant.

D.A.V. Public School, Ranchi

PCM (Science Stream)

2021 - 2023

Completed higher secondary education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Scored 91% in 12th board examinations and 94% in 10th board examinations.

Experience

Somaiya Machine Learning Association SMLRA

Tech Head | fulltime

july 2025 - present

Led full development and deployment of the council website, managing technical infrastructure and cloud hosting. Built React.js forms with Firebase Authentication for streamlined student registration and secure data handling. Implemented a database management system for 200+ student records across events and activities. Delivered a technical blockchain session as part of 'The TFM 2.0' workshop covering AI, blockchain, and quantitative finance.

Crowdsource by Google india

Crowdsource Learning Community Influencer

August 2025 - October 2025

Conducted student-led Google Crowdsource seminars to help students understand the importance of crowdsourcing in the inclusive training of AI models.Educated participants on the need for diverse and representative data in machine learning datasets to improve fairness and Bias.Contributed 50+ meaningful submissions to the Crowdsource program in the STEM domain, aiding in the development of more homogeneous and diverse training data for Google's upcoming AI models.Engaged with a passionate community of learners, encouraging collaboration and awareness around real-world data annotation challenges.

SmowCode

FullStack Developer | intern

june 2025 - july 2025

Developed a native desktop application in Python for microcontroller flashing, achieving ~30% faster performance. Implemented serial monitor debugging tools tailored for embedded systems workflows. Created thorough test suites and documentation ensuring cross-platform support on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Recognized for exceptional project management, clean code organization, and effective collaborative development.

SwDC KJSSE

Backend Developer | intern

may 2025 - july 2025

Architected and developed a RESTful backend API for an institutional feedback system with Node.js and Express.js.Designed database schemas in MongoDB supporting users, authentication, and feedback processing.Built an admin dashboard featuring full CRUD operations, data visualization, and real-time analytics.Implemented secure role-based access control using JWT authentication and bcryptjs encryption.

projects

Achievements

Datathon Hackathon Winner (Case-study)

2025

Winner of national-level case study competition among 20+ participating teams

Gajshield KJSSE Hack8 Hackthon

2025

Selected as top 5 finalist team in college hackathon competition for cybersecurity project

Mckinsey Forward 25

2025

Completed McKinsey.org Forward — a 10-week global online program focused on developing practical workplace and problem-solving skills.