Communities

Ever since I took my first breath, I’ve relied on communities. It’s the shared support of individuals; each contributing their part in a collaborative effort that allows us all to grow.

In recent years, I’ve taken an active role in several communities, some of which might look good on a portfolio website projects section :)

During my first semester, I noticed a critical gap: there was no central community for collaboration and peer support. I took the initiative to build one from the ground up. At its core is a thriving Discord server that now connects over 1,000+ students across different academic years and geographical locations. This ecosystem has expanded to include a GitHub organization for collaborative projects and a LinkedIn group for professional networking.

The true milestone isn’t the numbers but the culture. Together, we’ve created a supportive environment where students and professionals, from first-years to alumni, can connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. Watching this community overcome isolation and grow into a self-sustaining network gives me immense joy.

Beyond this initiative, I’m also an active participant in several open-source and local tech communities, including FOSS United, KDE India, Ente, Free Software Community of India(FSCI), OpenStreetMap India, Prav, Delhi Technical Campus FOSS Club, Bennett University FOSS Club and some Linux and Privacy forums under disguised names.