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Kavaljeet Singh
Open Source Contributor • Mentor • Software Developer
Kavaljeet Singh
Wikimedia Contributor • Community Leader
Building systems. Contributing at scale. Helping others grow.

About me

I am Kavaljeet Singh, a Computer Science undergraduate and active contributor to the Wikimedia technical ecosystem.

I contribute to large-scale, production-grade open-source systems with a focus on correctness, scalability, and developer experience. My work spans frontend engineering, full-stack development, and AI-integrated applications.

I am also actively involved in mentoring contributors and building technical communities.

My work

Technical focus

  • Full-stack development (React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL)
  • Frontend engineering (UI/UX, performance, accessibility)
  • API design and backend systems
  • AI integration (Gemini API, intelligent systems)

Open-source & engineering

  • Contributing production-ready code to MediaWiki and Wikimedia projects
  • Working in Gerrit-based workflows with CI pipelines and code reviews
  • Improving developer experience and documentation for contributors

Mentorship & community

  • Mentor in Wikimedia open-source initiatives
  • Helping contributors get started with:
  • Focused on onboarding beginners into real contributions


At a glance

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  • Location: India
  • Education: B.Tech Computer Science (2023–2027)
  • Core strengths: Data Structures, Systems Thinking, Scalable Development
  • Focus areas: Open Source, MediaWiki, AI + Web Systems, Developer Experience

Experience

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Wikimedia Foundation (Remote)

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Open Source Contributor, Mentor (2025 – Present)

  • Contributed production-ready code to MediaWiki and Wikipedia ecosystem
  • Worked with Gerrit workflows, CI pipelines, and collaborative reviews
  • Mentored contributors in a globally distributed engineering environment

Code Resite (AI Developer)

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  • Built AI-powered features using Gemini API and React
  • Improved system efficiency by ~30%
  • Automated workflows reducing manual effort by ~25%

Projects

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EduPath AI — Intelligent Learning Platform

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  • Built AI-powered learning platform with personalized courses and interview preparation
  • Used Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Gemini API

University Management Dashboard (PERN Stack)

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  • Full-stack system with role-based access and secure workflows
  • Built using PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, Node.js

Heisyn — Startup Website & Automations

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  • Delivered production-ready frontend and automation workflows (n8n)
  • Focused on performance, responsiveness, and client delivery

Contributions

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Open-source work

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  • Active contributor to MediaWiki ecosystem (core + extensions)
  • Focused on frontend improvements, system behavior, and developer experience

Selected contributions (merged patches):

Mentorship

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I actively mentor contributors in open source and Wikimedia projects, helping them go from zero to merged contributions.

Mentees and their contributions:

Mentorship focus:

  • Guiding contributors through Gerrit workflow
  • Task tracking via Phabricator
  • Helping beginners make their first meaningful contributions

Leadership & Achievements

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  • 3× National-Level Hackathon Winner
  • Lead Organizer — HackDiwas 2.0 (500+ participants, 6 sponsors)
  • Road to Wiki Mentor — WikiClub Tech India
  • Google Student Ambassador
  • President — CODIFY Club

Technical Skills

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Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C/C++ (learning) Web: React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, HTML, CSS Backend: Node.js, Django, Flask, REST APIs Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL Tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Gerrit, Docker, CI pipelines Systems: Linux CLI, processes, memory basics

Collaboration

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  • Code contributions via Gerrit
  • Task tracking through Phabricator
  • Strong focus on documentation-first and scalable systems

If you are interested in contributing to Wikimedia or open source, feel free to reach out.

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GitHub LinkedIn Phabricator


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