Introducing Myself – Mankirat Singh | GSoC 2025 Contributor @ PostgreSQL 🚀

Hey there! I’m Mankirat Singh, a Computer Engineering undergrad at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Batch of 2026), passionate about building things that matter — from scalable full-stack apps to lunar navigation systems. And this year, I’m thrilled to share that I’m a Google Summer of Code 2025 Contributor with PostgreSQL!

🔧 What to Expect from This Blog Series

In this blog series, I’ll be documenting my entire GSoC journey:

  • 🧠 My project, goals, and weekly progress
  • 🛠️ Technical challenges and solutions
  • 🔍 Learnings from working with world-class open-source mentors
  • 📈 Tips for future contributors

👨‍💻 A Bit About Me

Over the past couple of years, I’ve worn many hats — full stack intern, Flutter developer, research intern — and have worked on projects ranging from timetable optimization algorithms to space-tech solutions.

Some highlights:

  • 🛰️ LUNAR: 3D rover navigation system built using React, YOLOv5, and Three.js — Winner at Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon by ISRO, honored by the President of India
  • 📱 Feedback App: Cross-platform feedback collection app used by 10,000+ users at TIET
  • 📦 RRCC Software: Live resource tracking system for the Indian Army’s EME unit
  • 🤖 PDF QnA Bot: Built with Llama3 + Faiss for efficient PDF querying

I’m currently the Technical Head of the Microsoft Learn Student Chapter at TIET and an active open-source contributor with a strong love for backend systems, databases, and AI.

🌐 Let’s Connect

Stay tuned for my first GSoC blog where I’ll introduce my project in detail and talk about my experience contributing to PostgreSQL so far!