# Yash Gussian > Full Stack Developer 📍 Kurukshetra, India · 🌐 [https://yashgussian.dev](https://yashgussian.dev) · ✉️ yash280407@gmail.com --- ## About Hey, I'm Yash, a full stack developer who loves building clean, modern websites and apps where design, functionality, and even the smallest details matter, with a focus on making products that are both practical and visually satisfying. Tech stack isn't my concern, I'm flexible with whatever the project needs, though I prefer modern frameworks and tools. I'm always open for new opportunities to learn and grow. --- ## Links - **GitHub**: https://github.com/yashop7 - **Twitter**: https://x.com/yashtwt7 - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yash-gussian-462611299/s - **email**: mailto:yash280407@gmail.com - **discord**: https://discord.com/users/yash2862 - **telegram**: https://t.me/yashop7777 --- ## Skills **Languages:** JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Solidity, SQL **Frameworks:** React, Next.js, Angular, Expo, Node.js, Express.js, Django, Tailwind, ShadCN, Motion, GSAP **Tools & Platforms:** PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Prisma, Redis, Kafka, Firebase, MinIO, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Cloudflare, Vercel, Git, GitHub, CI/CD, GitOps, Prometheus, Grafana, Postman, Linux, WebRTC, WebSockets, Socket.IO --- ## Education ### National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Bachelor of Technology · 2022 – 2026 · Kurukshetra, India --- ## Experience ### Google Summer of Code **Open Source Contributor** · Remote · Jun 2025 – Nov 2025 - Developed pluggable S3-compatible storage backend using MinIO and Multer for seamless file & image upload functionality with drag-and-drop support, encryption, versioning. - Migrated Excalidraw to v0.18+ with customizable options for flexible tool visibility, shortcuts, and canvas controls, enhancing user experience for collaborative drawing sessions. - Resolved dependency conflicts and streamlined CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, improving deployment reliability. - Modernized Jitsi Meet's whiteboard feature by upgrading Socket.IO from v2.5 to v4.8, reducing latency by 30-60% in multi-user scenarios and integrating Prometheus monitoring for real-time performance metrics. *Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Socket.IO, MinIO, GitHub Actions, Prometheus* ### Summer of Bitcoin **Frontend Engineer** · Remote · May 2025 – Aug 2025 - Designed and implemented clear Investor UI flow in Angor App to guide investors smoothly through the investment cycle with intuitive navigation and visual consistency. - Built Project Creation UI with minimal, user-friendly design and improved end-to-end UI of Angor Profile, enhancing accessibility and usability for decentralized crowdfunding platform. - Created Figma designs for Angor Mobile App (Avalonia) inspired by modern wallet UIs with minimalistic layout, and displayed complete funding flow on Angor Website with light mode version. - Deployed mockup pages on Vercel for stakeholder review and feedback before final implementation. - Fixed multiple bugs and resolved stability issues in Angor App, improving overall user experience and application reliability. *Tech: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Figma, Vercel, Tailwind* ### Turbin3 **Async Builders Cohort** · Remote · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 - Selected for the specialized Builders Cohort, focusing on protocol-native development on Solana. - Developed and deployed smart contracts using Rust and Anchor framework. - Collaborated with peers in an asynchronous environment to build scalable dApps. *Tech: Rust, Solana, Anchor, TypeScript, Web3.js* --- ## Projects ### Exchange 2024 Fully functional real-time trading platform with custom market system featuring dynamic order book that updates trades instantly with low-latency data processing. *Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, WebSockets, Pub/Sub* Links: [GitHub](https://github.com/yashop7/exchange) ### Skizify 2024 Online meeting platform connecting users with professionals for learning sessions through gig-based matching system where professionals apply based on budget and time preferences. *Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, WebRTC, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, JWT, ShadCN* Links: [GitHub](https://github.com/yashop7/skizify) --- ## Open Source ### Google Summer of Code 2025 | Jitsi Whiteboard Improvements - Authored pull requests across jitsi-meet, excalidraw, and excalidraw-backend repositories, upgrading infrastructure and adding features like image uploads, Socket.IO v4 integration, and customizable options. → https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/ ### Summer of Bitcoin 2025 | Angor Frontend Engineering & DApp Development - Contributed to Angor, Angor Hub, Angor Profile, and Angor Website, implementing investor flows, project creation pages, and mobile mockups with Figma prototypes. → https://www.summerofbitcoin.org/ --- ## Achievements - **Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025** — Selected for the prestigious global open-source program to work with Jitsi, standing out in a highly competitive pool of thousands of international applicants (acceptance rate < 5%). - **Summer of Bitcoin 2025** — Achieved a selection among 2,000+ global candidates to contribute to the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem. --- ## Blog Posts - [My GSoC Journey: The 2-Month Sprint from Doubt to Done](https://medium.com/@yashgussian/gsoc-journey) — Jun 2025 - [JWT Authentication APIs with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB](https://medium.com/@yashgussian/jwt-auth) — Feb 2025 - [Docker with Node.js & Express.js — Basics](https://medium.com/@yashgussian/docker-nodejs) — Feb 2025 --- *Generated from Yash Gussian's portfolio · https://yashgussian.dev*