Node Js Computer Science

Vivek Pal

Harrison, New Jersey 859-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn Github

Summary

Computer Science graduate with strong expertise in C++, Java, and JavaScript, supported by 800+ coding challenges solved on LeetCode and GFG. Skilled in full-stack development using React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, with hands-on experience in authentication, API design, and cloud deployment. Passionate about building scalable, efficient software solutions and eager to contribute as a Software Developer.

Education

Montclair State University Jan 2025 - Present

Master of Science, Computer Science

Chandigarh University Aug 2020 - May 2024

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

Projects

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• Developed a real-time multiplayer typing game with smooth gameplay, achieving <100ms latency for instant responsiveness.

• Implemented squad play mode with synchronized 3-2-1 countdown and live progress tracking, boosting engagement by ~40% during internal testing.

• Built a dynamic leaderboard with real-time ranking updates and toast notifications for instant feedback without page reloads.

• Integrated Google Authentication and secure JWT sessions, enabling frictionless onboarding for 5+ beta users.

• Tech Stack: React (Vite) • React Router • Tailwind CSS • Node.js • Express.js • MongoDB • Mongoose • Google OAuth 2.0 • JWT • Cookie-based Auth • Axios • bcrypt. Render • Vercel. CoinTraq Link

• Developed and deployed a full-stack expense tracker app used by 15+ users, enabling transaction tracking with date-based filtering and visual insights.

• Integrated Google OAuth 2.0 with httpOnly cookies, improving auth security and user experience by eliminating password- based logins.

• Built dynamic dashboards with React Query and REST APIs, increasing data accessibility and reducing client load times by 30%.

• Optimized Express backend with middleware and Mongoose queries, enhancing API response time and scalability.

• Tech Stack: React (Vite) • React Router • Tailwind CSS • Node.js • Express.js MongoDB • Mongoose • Google OAuth 2.0 • JWT Cookie-based Auth • Axios • React Query • Chart.js bcrypt. Render. LinkTrim Link

• Built and deployed a full-stack URL shortener using React (Vite), Node.js/Express, and MongoDB Atlas, with <200ms API response time under load.

• Implemented secure authentication (JWT + Google OAuth) using HttpOnly cookies with proper CORS configuration, ensuring cross-origin reliability.

• Optimized database performance via Mongoose schema design and indexing, cutting query latency by 30% and scaling to 1,000+ req/min.

• Developed analytics dashboard with QR codes and click tracking, improving user engagement and monitoring.

• Tech Stack: React (Vite) • React Router • Tailwind CSS Node.js Express.js MongoDB • Mongoose • Google OAuth 2.0 • JWT Cookie-based Auth • QRCode Axios • bcrypt. Render. Technical Skills

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), Python, C++, C, Java

• Frontend: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs

• Databases: MongoDB, MySQL

• Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman, Vercel, Render Academic Achievements

• Ranked in the Top 2805 globally in a LeetCode Weekly Contest.

• Ranked in the Top 2170 globally in a GeeksforGeeks Weekly Contest.

• Achieved a LeetCode rating of 1698 and a GeeksforGeeks rating of 1683.

• Solved 320+ problems on GeeksforGeeks (GFG), strengthening algorithmic knowledge.

• Solved 485+ problems on LeetCode, showcasing strong problem-solving skills.

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