Hello there! I'm ALKA

I’m a Software Engineer focused on Data Structures & Algorithms and Full-Stack Development. I enjoy solving challenging problems and building scalable, high-performance web applications with clean and efficient code.

I have a strong understanding of System Design fundamentals and core Computer Science conceptsincluding Operating Systems, Computer Networks, DBMS, and OOPs, which help me design reliable and well-architected software systems.

What I've been working on

Code Quest

Built a full-stack competitive programming platform using Next.js and MongoDB with real-time collaboration powered by WebRTC and Socket.IO. Integrated secure remote code execution via JDoodle API supporting 10+ languages along with live output rendering.

Next.jsMongoDBWebRTCSocket.IOJDoodle API

Baat Cheet

Developed a real-time messaging platform using the MERN stack with secure JWT-based authentication, online presence indicators, and responsive UI features. Enabled low-latency multi-user communication using Socket.IO for seamless real-time messaging.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBExpressSocket.IO

Multi Threaded Proxy Server

Built a multi-threaded proxy server in C capable of handling concurrent client requests using semaphores. Implemented an LRU caching mechanism to reduce data retrieval latency and improve overall system performance, applying core concepts of computer networks and concurrency.

CComputer NetworksConcurrencyLRU Cache

Tech Stack