Proposal for Participation in the Open-Source Social Media Data Donation Tool

[gurliv21]

Name: Gurliv Kaur Bajwa

Email: gurlivbajwa21@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gurlivbajwa

GitHub: github.com/gurliv21


Why I’m Interested in This Project

As a Computer Science undergraduate with a strong passion for ethical AI, open-source collaboration, and user-centric development, I’m excited to contribute to SimPPL’s initiative for a privacy-first social media data donation tool.
This project resonates with my background in building both frontend and backend systems, particularly those involving AI, real-time interaction, and web accessibility. I'm also deeply motivated by tools that give users agency over their data, making this opportunity a perfect fit for my interests and skills.

Relevant Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

Languages: JavaScript, Java, python
Frontend: React, React Native, HTML, CSS
Backend & Tools: Git/GitHub, Android Studio, Xcode, Gemini API, Postman
AI/ML Tools: YOLO, OpenCV, Gemini AI

Notable Projects

• InkSolve – Sketch to AI Solution Tool

Built a responsive React-based web tool to convert hand-drawn sketches into AI solutions
Used HTML Canvas + Gemini API to render and process user drawings

• MATHAI – AI Math Solver

Created a web app using React + Gemini API to solve complex math problems from both text and uploaded images

• Active Alert – Real-Time Weapon Detection

Developed a deep learning-based crime detection system using YOLO + OpenCV
Sends immediate alerts upon threat detection
Secured 1st place out of 161 teams in a national hackathon

• Agentic AI Platform (Internship)

Built and deployed production-grade frontend in React
Integrated facial recognition and responsive design in a smart facility management tool
Developed a CLI app for both Android and iOS platforms using React Native

Open Source Contribution

Participated in GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC)
Contributed to open-source repositories and collaborated on community-driven projects focused on social impact and accessibility.

What I Can Contribute

Browser Extension Dev: Comfortable with WebExtension APIs and frontend technologies like React and JavaScript
Privacy-Aware Engineering: Experience building user-safe systems (JWT, secure data flows, on-device processing)
Gamification: Built leaderboard systems and user engagement features in past apps
Open Source Readiness: Proficient in Git/GitHub workflows, clear documentation, and community collaboration

Goals and Expectations

Build: Help develop the browser extension with full user-consent and anonymization
Learn: Expand my knowledge of browser APIs and privacy standards
Contribute: Actively engage with the SimPPL team and open-source community
Document: Write clean, well-commented code and detailed documentation for future contributors

Why Me

My track record in building AI-powered, user-focused tools — combined with open-source collaboration and real-world hackathon wins — shows I’m ready to contribute meaningfully. I’m particularly excited to work on tools that prioritize transparency, ethics, and user control, all of which are core values of this project.

Availability

I am fully available during the 6-week project timeline and open to continuing afterward to support ongoing development and maintenance.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the SimPPL team on this impactful project.
Gurliv Kaur Bajwa

B.Tech in Computer Science