hi, i am Manik Prakash

from Mumbai, India

Full-stack engineer building |. Currently shipping at Boomlex.

Education

K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, Mumbai

B.Tech in Computer Engineering (Honours in CyberSecurity)

2023 - 2027 (Expected)

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

  • Building and shipping production features for a live SaaS product using React, Node.js, and TypeScript — handling everything from API design to frontend state management.
  • Owning end-to-end feature development in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating directly with the engineering team and product stakeholders.
  • Applying secure coding practices to protect user data and API endpoints, informed by my CyberSecurity Honours coursework.
  • 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.
  • Conducted student-led seminars on the role of crowdsourcing in training inclusive, unbiased AI models.
  • Educated participants on the need for diverse and representative data in machine learning datasets.
  • Contributed 50+ meaningful submissions to the Crowdsource program in the STEM domain.
  • Engaged with a community of learners around real-world data annotation challenges.
  • 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.
  • 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

more on github

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.

activity

github contribution graph — last 12 months