Alumnity

Express.jsNext.jsNode.jsMongoDBReduxSocket.ioShadcnTailwind CSSEJSRenderVercel

Project Overview

• Bridged the gap between juniors and seniors through mentorship, career guidance, and referrals. • Enabled scalable user onboarding and dynamic profile discovery. • Implemented real-time communication and structured alumni engagement workflows for educational communities.

System Architecture

• Frontend powered by Next.js and TypeScript for CSR/SSR optimization and responsive UX. • Backend architecture deployed with Next.js/Express.js, managed through MongoDB. • Implemented WebSocket (Socket.io) for real-time messaging capabilities.

Architecture Diagrams

Architecture Diagram

Key Engineering Decisions

• Chose a modular component architecture for long-term scalability. • Implemented JWT-based authentication with role-based access control. • Optimized queries for mentor discovery and networking flows. • Designed reusable API layers to support future real-time and AI-driven features.