Hi, I'm Vishal👋
I build fast, product-minded software across iOS, web, and backend systems, with a strong bias for clean architecture and measurable performance.

Computer Science student at IIIT Nagpur, Head of Development at CRISPR, and a builder focused on SwiftUI, Next.js, Node.js, distributed systems, and production-ready developer tooling.
Education
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
2023 - 2027
Relevant Coursework
Technical Arsenal
Experience
Open Source Contributor
Mar 2026 - PresentSummer of Bitcoin
Contributing to global open-source Bitcoin and Lightning Network projects using modern frameworks.
Collaborating with an international community of developers to resolve issues and implement new features.
Learning deep technical concepts related to cryptography, consensus, and decentralized systems.
Solana India Fellow
Mar 2026 - PresentSolana India
Selected among the top 150 developers across India for an exclusive, highly competitive 8-week hands-on learning cohort led by Harkirat Singh.
Participating in guided quests and building diverse real-world projects spanning from Web3 Gaming and NFTs to DeFi and DAO tooling.
Engaging with leading ecosystem experts, competing for grants at Demo Day, and expanding opportunities in the broader Solana ecosystem.
Solana Developer
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025Turbin3
Successfully graduated from the Turbin3 builder cohort, gaining deep experience in Solana blockchain development.
Built fully functional client-side Web3 applications capable of seamless interaction with on-chain programs.
Architected and wrote secure smart contracts using the Anchor framework for decentralized applications (dApps).
Head of Development
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025CRISPR IIIT Nagpur
Led full-stack product delivery for institutional needs from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
Mentored junior developers and established Git workflows, code reviews, and testing standards.
Maintained CI/CD pipelines and production systems using React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Docker.
Freelance Developer
Feb 2024 - Apr 2025Self-employed
Delivered end-to-end iOS applications using SwiftUI and native Apple frameworks, focusing on offline-first architecture and smooth UX.
Built and shipped Chrome extensions with real-time DOM manipulation, syncing, and Google Sheets API integration for productivity tools.
Developed RESTful backend services with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, including auth flows, rate limiting, and deployment via Docker.
Collaborated directly with clients to scope requirements, iterate on feedback, and deliver production-ready products on tight timelines.
Check out my latest work
iOS apps, browser extensions, backend systems, and developer tooling designed with clarity, speed, and product feel in mind.
Lekha
Offline-first iOS product
A zero-dependency SME ledger app built fully with native Apple frameworks for fast, reliable bookkeeping without network dependence.
NoteCode
Shipped Chrome extension
A feature-rich note utility shipped to real users, with automated syncing and lightweight workflow automation through Google Sheets.
Mercari Clone
Microservices e-commerce system
A full-stack e-commerce platform connecting a SwiftUI iOS client, Node.js backend, AI pricing service, and real-time messaging architecture.
Highlights
Get in Touch
Reach out on X or email me directly at geeekyvishal@gmail.com.