Full-Stack Engineer | Security Researcher | Competitive Programmer

I am a software engineer and B.Tech undergraduate at IIIT Allahabad, specializing in building scalable, production-grade web applications and automated security infrastructure. I thrive in the modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem and enjoy designing robust backend architectures, solving complex algorithmic challenges in C++, and participating in CTF competitions.

• 🎓 Education: B.Tech in Information Technology at Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad
• 🏆 Open Source: Scored 683 points in OpenCode 2025 (Ranked 19th all over India)
• 🛡️ Cybersecurity: Active in vulnerability research, penetration testing, and platforms like TryHackMe & Hack The Box
• ⚡ Focus Areas: Full-Stack Architecture, SOC Automation, Dockerized Workflows, and Competitive Programming

• Languages: C/C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
• Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js (Clustering & Streaming), Express, FastAPI
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker (Networking), Nginx, Caddy, WebSockets, AWS EC2
• Databases & ORMs: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase, Prisma
• Cybersecurity: Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, SQLMap, Nuclei

• PwnOps A production-grade, multi-tenant Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. Engineered with a custom edge proxy for JWT authentication, real-time WebSocket streaming, Kanban incident tracking, and a decoupled, Dockerized Node.js background worker for sandboxed task execution. Tech: Next.js 16, TypeScript, PostgreSQL (Prisma), Docker, WebSockets

• Dev Events A full-stack web application designed for discovering and managing developer-centric events. Integrates seamless routing and server-side rendering for optimal performance and user experience. Tech: Next.js, React

• Hope Foundation A complete digital management platform developed to streamline operations for an NGO, featuring optimized interfaces for tracking events, volunteer sign-ups, and donations. Tech: MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)

• Event Organizing & Infrastructure: Executive at Technical Department OOSC 4.0 IIIT Allahabad (Managed the official server and deployed the event website).
• Software Management Team: Member of the organizing committee for the Global Alumni Meet 2026 at IIIT Allahabad.
• Cybersecurity: Best Freshers in Cicada Cybersecurity-based Treasure Hunt (Aparoksha Fest).
• Coding Contests: Best Freshers in the Three Musketeers team coding contest.

• LinkedIn: Lavay Garg
• Email: [email protected]