Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
BSc, Computer Science
Jul 2023 - Jul 2027
Current
Open Source and Product Engineering
About Me
PLDG Fellow Cohort-6 | Intern @Shopstr | Bitshala Dev Fellow | SOB'25 | Former PM intern @BuildFastwithAI | 2nd@(ICCRIP 2024) | 3rd@(IITD Tryst) | CS@BITS PILANI
Hi, I'm Gautam Manchandani, a third-year Computer Science student at BITS Pilani. I'm a developer with a heavy bias for open source. I spend most of my time engineering decentralized systems at Protocol Labs and Shopstr, but I don't like staying in a box. I've worked on AI apps, dabbled in product management, and love exploring how different technologies connect.
Whether I'm optimizing networking protocols or building a practical chatbot, my goal is simple: write good code, contribute to the community, and build things that actually work.
Education
C.M.A HR. SEC. SCHOOL
PCM
Apr 2013 - Dec 2022
Class 12 - 96.2%
Projects
AI-Powered Medical Chatbot
An AI-powered medical chatbot providing users with personalized healthcare support across 16 specializations, with features like symptom checking, medication reminders, expert consultations, and emergency assist. The chatbot supports multilingual communication and voice input for accessibility.
AINLPHealthcare
Vehicle Detection System
An advanced machine learning application for real-time vehicle detection and classification, utilizing YOLO algorithm for accurate and efficient results.
Machine LearningYOLOComputer Vision
Contract Risk Assessor
This tool, developed as part of the Contract Risk Assessment Hackathon, focuses on using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze and extract key clauses from construction contract documents. The tool answers specific queries about contract details, providing concise summaries and insights.
NLPDocument AnalysisAI
Gesture Recognition App
The Gesture Detection Web-Based App is an innovative application that captures and interprets math gestures drawn in the air, using the Gemini API. This tool is designed to facilitate interactive learning and provide instant feedback on math-related queries by recognizing gestures and converting them into meaningful responses.
Gesture RecognitionGemini APIWeb Development
Experience
PLDG Fellow (Cohort-6)
Protocol Labs
Jan 2026 - Present
Contributing to the libp2p networking stack and Open Source Observer. Implemented WebSocket transport and resolved critical NAT traversal & interoperability issues in py-libp2p to enhance global peer-to-peer connectivity.
Pythonlibp2pNetworkingOpen SourceWeb3
Learn MoreBitcoin Dev Fellow
Bitshala
Oct 2025 - Present
Contributing to open-source Bitcoin projects like Shopstr under expert mentorship, fostering high-impact work and building a career in the Bitcoin FOSS ecosystem.
BitcoinOpen SourceNext.jsTypeScriptNostr
Learn MoreOpen Source Bitcoin Engineer Intern
Shopstr
Sep 2025 - Present
Continuing contributions to Shopstr's Bitcoin-based payment systems, focusing on enhancing security and user experience through open-source development.
Next.jsTypeScriptNostrCashuLightning Network
Learn MoreMentee
Shopstr (Summer of Bitcoin)
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Spearheaded a payment escrow system, reducing manual processing by 40%. Utilized P2PK time-locked Cashu tokens to secure funds and implemented a new UI for dispute resolution, decreasing transaction-related support tickets by over 30%.
Next.jsTypeScriptNostrCashuLightning NetworkBitcoin
Learn MorePM Intern
BuildFastWithAI
Oct 2024 - Aug 2025
Developed GTM strategy for Educhain, increasing adoption by 20%. Optimized UX with AI-driven features, improving engagement by 15%. Conducted market research, boosting signups by 25%.
Product StrategyGTM StrategyTeam LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingCustomer Focus
Learn MoreContributor
Winter of Blockchain
Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 · 3 mos
Contributed to BuddyTrail & Skillwise projects, focusing on web development and enhancing smart contract functionalities.
Web DevelopmentHTMLCSSJSReactPythonGitGithub
Learn MoreContributor
Hacktoberfest
Oct 2024 · 1 mo
Contributed 23 PRs (10 merged) to projects like Unialgo, EventTrakka & Year-in-Progress, focusing on web development & Python improvements.
Open SourceWeb DevelopmentPythonGit
Learn MoreSkills
Technical Skills
PROGRAMMING
C
Java
Python
JavaScript
GoLang
SQL
WEB DEVELOPMENT
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Node.js
React
Streamlit
Flask
Django
DEVOPS & TOOLS
Git
Github
Docker
Kubernetes
AI & MACHINE LEARNING
YOLO
Langchain
Soft Skills
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Communication
Adaptability
Time Management
Critical Thinking
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Achievements
IIT Madras & NICMAR ICCRIP 2024
1st Runner-Up
Learn MoreIIT Delhi Finifesta Case Competition
2nd Runner-Up
Learn MoreHacktoberfest 2024
Earned multiple Holopin badges for open-source contributions
Learn MoreAnmol Ratan Award
Academic Excellence in AISSEE 2020 and 2022 || Class-10[90.6%] || Class-12[96.2%]
GitHub Contributions
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