Hi, I'm Manuj 👋
Software Development Engineer with experience in building scalable applications. Passionate about creating efficient and user-friendly solutions.
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About

I am a Software Development Engineer with a passion for building things and solving problems. I have experience working with various technologies including React, Next.js, Node.js, Golang, and more. I have worked on projects ranging from web applications to AI-powered tools. I am always eager to learn new things and take on new challenges.

Work Experience

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TrueScholar Pvt Ltd

July 2025 - Present
Software Development Engineer Intern
Enhanced backend performance by designing scalable database schemas and optimizing queries, which led to a 40% reduction in API response times for over 60,000 monthly visitors. Boosted user engagement and streamlined support by integrating an AI-powered chatbot.
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PickMyUni

June 2025 - Present
Software Development Engineer Intern
Developed scalable database schemas and queries, resulting in lower response times for about 15,000+ monthly users. Strengthened the frontend architecture with reusable React hooks and React Query for optimized data fetching. Engineered a comprehensive custom Content Management System (CMS) with features like task allocation, authentication, media-management and role-based permissions to streamline content workflows for writers and administrators.
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Cohyve

March 2025 - April 2025
Frontend Developer Intern
Developed authentication system with JWT access tokens, refresh tokens, OTP verification, and password reset functionality, handled with axios interceptors. Built robust media upload tool with drag-and-drop functionality supporting AWS S3 and Google Storage. Implemented background service workers for push notifications for better ux.
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Seetaara

September 2024 - November 2024
Junior Developer
Created hexagonal architecture backend in Golang, enabling seamless future migration to microservices. Integrated Firebase Cloud Messaging and Razorpay payment gateway, with token refresh mechanisms resulting to 95% successful notification delivery rate and processing 1,000+ monthly transactions. Engineered high-throughput REST APIs achieving 60% latency reduction through optimized PostgreSQL database normalization, and query optimization.

Skills

React
Next.js
Node.js
Express.js
Nest.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
AWS
Docker
Git
TypeScript
JavaScript
Redux
HTML
CSS
Golang
Python
Prisma
Firebase
Razorpay
CI/CD
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Realtime Todo

A real-time collaborative todo application that allows users to work together in rooms. Features include instant task synchronization, room-based organization, and QR code invitations for easy sharing.

SocketIO
PostgreSQL
Express.js
React
TailwindCSS
Shadcn
Kysely

Interviewer

Conducted 200+ AI-powered mock interviews with real-time feedback and performance analytics. Implemented voice-based interactions using AWS Speech-to-Text API for realistic interview simulation.

Next.js
Google Gemini API
Clerk
AWS Speech-to-Text API
Drizzle ORM
PostgreSQL
Extracurriculars

Beyond the Code

I'm passionate about more than just coding. I've participated in hackathons, contributed to open source, and been a part of student clubs, always eager to learn and grow.

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    Webethon 2023

    Online

    Achieved 2nd Runner-up position at Webethon 2023 hackathon organized by GDSC IERT.
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    Hacktoberfest 2022

    Online

    Successfully completed Hacktoberfest 2022 with 6 contributions to open-source repositories.
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a message on LinkedIn and I'll respond whenever I can.