my projects
Explore my projects where I actively contribute to the open-source community. Whether it's building tools that help others or collaborating on innovative solutions, I believe in giving back to the developer ecosystem that has given me so much.
Nixopus
Nixopus is a powerful, open-source VPS management platform. It lets you deploy static files or Docker containers, manage servers visually, run terminal commands, configure domains, and monitor everything — all in one interface.
LucaMail
LucaMail is a cross-platform, modern email client built for those who want an open-source alternative to existing mail apps. Clean UI, multi-account support, local-first architecture.
PackRat
PackRat is a versatile adventure planner tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. It simplifies the process of organizing trips from a simple day hike to cross-country journeys.
Watch Party App
Real-time video sync app to watch together from anywhere. Built using WebSockets, Go backend, and Next.js frontend. Includes room control, chat, and fast sync logic.
Hackathons and Competitions
I thrive under pressure — and hackathons have been a major part of my journey. Solving problems in 24–48 hours helped shape how I think, build, and execute ideas fast.
24-Hour Hackathon @NHCE
2022, Bengaluru, India
🏆 Winner of the 24-hour coding hackathon organized by New Horizon College of Engineering. Built a smart infrastructure monitoring system with an analytics dashboard, alerting, and live container status updates.
24-Hour Hackathon @BMSE
2022, Bengaluru, India
🏆 Secured first prize in my debut hackathon by reimagining the Hestia Control Panel's UI. Collaborated with a talented team to create a modern, responsive interface using React, Tailwind CSS, Three.js, and Chart.js. Our solution enhanced server administration with real-time data visualization and intuitive controls.
1st Prize – Inter College Debugging Competition
2022, Bengaluru, India
🥇 Won first prize in a multi-round debugging competition, beating over 60 participants from various colleges. Tasks involved real-time bug tracing, refactoring logic, and performance fixes under time pressure.
Best Project – Inter College Project Exhibition
2023, Bengaluru, India
🏅 Won the best project award at the Inter College Project Exhibition.