Nnisarg Gada

Hi there 👋

I'm Nnisarg

I'm a Computer Engineering student, developer, GNU/Linux user, open-source enthusiast and an existentialist :P

I embrace "less code, less bloat, more freedom" - crafting fast, scalable systems while exploring diverse projects and sharing my journey in my blog.

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Recent Projects

• Optimage

  A tiny, browser based image optimizer that runs on your local machine.

  November 29, 2025

• NC Forge

  NC-Forge is a small Bash-based tool for creating nightcore edits, organizing them into albums, and exporting them into common audio/video formats.

  November 27, 2025

• Vaultx

  VaultX is a zero-knowledge file storage system built on a client-side cryptographic model.

  November 14, 2025

Recent Blog Posts

• How to Improve Your Programming Skills (By Building Everything Yourself)

  The fastest way to level up as a programmer isn't following more tutorials - it's building your own tools, servers, and systems from scratch so you truly understand how software works.

  October 6, 2025

• The Invisible You: Privacy in the Digital Age

  A recap of my talk at Microsoft Mumbai with IIT Madras students, exploring digital footprints, surveillance risks, and personal empowerment in a data-driven world.

  July 24, 2025

• Using the Internet Securely

  A guide on GPG/PGP keys and best practices for online security.

  March 16, 2025