Full-stack alumni networking platform with real-time messaging and mentorship features. • Built RESTful API backend with 8 route modules: auth, alumni, messaging, mentorship, events, jobs, and admin • Implemented JWT cookie sessions, protected middleware, real-time messaging via Socket.IO with persistent MongoDB history • Deployed on Render + MongoDB Atlas with CORS middleware, rate limiting, and MVC architecture Tech: Node.js | Express.js | MongoDB | Socket.IO | JWT | React | TypeScript | Tailwind CSS Project URL: github.com/Yanvi09/alumni-connect-platform