Proposal for Participation in the Open-Source Social Media Data Donation Tool #3
Description
Name: Raja Kumar Rana
Email: rajakr.devloper@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raja-kumar-rana-a60715252
GitHub: github.com/raja2576
Phone: +91 79790 98537
Why I’m Interested in This Project
As a passionate Computer Science undergraduate with strong interests in ethical data systems, open-source collaboration, and social impact technologies, I am excited by SimPPL’s initiative to build a transparent, user-consent-driven data donation tool.
This project directly aligns with my past experience in full-stack development, secure API design, and machine learning systems that prioritize privacy and personalization. The challenge of analyzing user interaction across AI-generated and traditional social media content, in a privacy-preserving way, greatly motivates me.
Relevant Skills and Experience
🧠 Technical Skills
- Languages: Java, Python, C, C++, SQL
- Frameworks/Tools: Spring Boot, Scikit-learn, ReactJS, Tailwind, Docker, JWT, MySQL/PostgreSQL
- Other: GitHub, AWS Cloud, Manual Testing, Agile (Scrum)
🛠️ Key Projects
✅ AgentOps – Full Stack SaaS Platform
- Built an AI-powered agent creation platform (Spring Boot + React + PostgreSQL)
- Implemented secure JWT-based authentication with role-based access
- Designed responsive UI using Tailwind and Framer Motion
✅ Aptitude Learning Platform
- Created a gamified learning portal with leaderboards and adaptive ML-driven content
- Integrated user auth and session tracking using Spring Boot and JWT
✅ SkinGuard (MIT Global AI Hackathon Finalist)
- Developed a privacy-first AI mobile app for skin health diagnosis using selfies
- Achieved dermatologist-level accuracy while maintaining data security via on-device processing
What I Can Contribute
- Browser Extension Development: Strong frontend + backend web dev experience makes me well-prepared to build a cross-platform WebExtension using JavaScript and APIs.
- Data Anonymization & Consent: Familiar with secure data handling through JWT and Spring Security.
- Gamification: Built and deployed leaderboard systems and progress trackers in past projects.
- Open Source Collaboration: Experienced with GitHub workflows and writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Goals and Expectations
- Build: Help develop a cross-platform browser extension with privacy-first data handling.
- Learn: Gain deeper experience in WebExtension APIs and browser data controls.
- Contribute: Engage with mentors and fellow developers in open-source development.
- Document: Write clear documentation to support long-term community involvement.
Why Me
I bring a mix of full-stack technical expertise, real-world innovation (MIT Hackathon Finalist), and a commitment to building responsible AI systems. I am ready to support the project's development, documentation, and outreach goals.
Availability
I am available throughout the 6-week project period and open to continued engagement afterward.
Thank you for considering my application.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with SimPPL and contribute to this meaningful initiative.
Raja Kumar Rana
B.Tech CSE | KIIT University
📧 rajakr.devloper@gmail.com | 📞 +91 79790 98537