iOS DeveloperOpen Source Contributor

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.

📍Nagpur, India
Available for opportunities

Education

IIIT Nagpur logo

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering

2023 - 2027

Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingDatabase Management SystemsOperating SystemsComputer NetworksDistributed SystemsSoftware EngineeringBig Data AnalyticsData Mining and WarehousingDesign ThinkingFoundation of Computing

Technical Arsenal

SwiftRustTypeScriptJavaScriptPythonC++JavaSQLSwiftUINext.jsReact.jsTailwind CSSXcodeChrome ExtensionsNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLRedisMongoDBMySQLREST APIsDockerCI/CDSystem DesignTDDMicroservicesDistributed Systems

Experience

Summer of Bitcoin

Open Source Contributor

Mar 2026 - Present

Summer 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

Solana India Fellow

Mar 2026 - Present

Solana 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.

Turbin3

Solana Developer

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Turbin3

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).

CRISPR IIIT Nagpur

Head of Development

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025

CRISPR 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.

Self-employed

Freelance Developer

Feb 2024 - Apr 2025

Self-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.

My Projects

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.

SwiftUISwiftDataVisionMVVM-C

NoteCode

Shipped Chrome extension

A feature-rich note utility shipped to real users, with automated syncing and lightweight workflow automation through Google Sheets.

JavaScriptChrome APIsGoogle Apps ScriptGoogle Sheets API

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.

SwiftUINode.jsPostgreSQLDockerFastAPISocket.io

Fintech Idempotency Middleware

Developer tooling / npm package

An enterprise-style npm package that provides exactly-once execution guarantees for critical REST APIs in distributed systems.

TypeScriptNode.jsRedisPostgreSQLJestnpm

Highlights

Authored zero-to-hero LaTeX textbooks on Rust and Dynamic Programming.
Amazon ML Challenge 2025: ranked 262 out of 7000+ teams.
Silicon Maze (NITK): Rank 3 overall and Rank 1 in Competitive Programming.
3-Star CodeChef (max rating 1648) and Pupil on Codeforces (max rating 1301).
Contact

Get in Touch

Reach out on X or email me directly at geeekyvishal@gmail.com.