👋 Hi, I'm Saikat Kar

🎓 B.Tech student in Information Technology at Techno Main Salt Lake (2022–2026)
📍 Based in Kolkata, West Bengal
📬 [email protected]
🔗 LinkedIn • GitHub • LeetCode

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🚀 About Me

I’m a passionate full-stack developer with a strong interest in building scalable backend systems and real-time applications. I'm experienced with technologies like Node.js, React, WebRTC, and MySQL, and I love turning ideas into impactful software solutions. I also thrive in competitive environments—whether it's coding contests or hackathons.

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🧠 Skills

• Languages: C++, C, Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL
• Web Technologies: ReactJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, WebRTC
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Postman, AWS, VS Code
• Concepts: Data Structures & Algorithms, OOP, OS, CN, DBMS, AI

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📚 Projects

🚖 Uber Clone

A real-time ride-sharing platform with:

• Live location tracking (Google Maps + WebSocket)
• Dynamic pricing & fare estimation
• Secure payments & authentication

🎓 Saarthi – Mentor Matching Platform

• Automated mentor matching with Calendly-based scheduling
• Real-time video calls and chat using WebRTC
• AI-generated session summaries

🏫 CampusConnect – College Club Management

• Role-based access and club/event APIs
• Real-time communication and microservices architecture

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🏆 Achievements

• 🥇 Winner, Aminnovate Hackathon, Amity University (May 2024)
• 🥇 Winner, InspirIT’24 Hackathon, Techno Main Salt Lake (Apr 2024)
• 🥇 1st Place, Inter-department Coding Competition (Apr 2024)

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Feel free to connect or collaborate on exciting new projects!