# whoami
I am Rut Koticha — a Computer Engineering student who likes building backend systems, solving hard problems, and working close to the fundamentals.
# skills
I work primarily with Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, and TypeScript to build backend REST APIs, full-stack applications, and manage databases across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. My focus stays on core CS fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, OOP, DBMS, operating systems, computer networks, and system design — with practical experience in Docker, Linux, and Git.
# education
I'm pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Engineering at Dharmsinh Desai University (2023–2027), with a CGPA of 8.06/10.0. My coursework spans Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, System Design, and Software Engineering Principles — all of which I apply directly to my self-directed development work.
# accomplishments
Scored an All India Rank of 11,705 in GATE 2026 (Computer Science and Information Technology). I've competed in national-level hackathons including DUHacks 4.0 and 5.0, solved 100+ DSA problems on LeetCode, and stay active on Codeforces working on competitive time-bound problem solving.
# profiles
You can find me on these sites:
Github
This is where I store all my projects. You can view all my work here!LeetCode
This is where I do DSA practice. I don't use AI here :)Codeforces
This is my Competitive Coding Profile. This is where I do competitive programming!# participation
I am always open to collaborating on open-source projects, participating in hackathons, or discussing software architecture and engineering ideas. Feel free to explore my repositories, open issues or pull requests, or reach out directly if you'd like to build something together!