Alvin Jomon
Software Developer at iKorex | Linux Systems Specialist & IoT Engineer | Open-Source Contributor
About Me
Software Developer at iKorex and B.Tech CSE student at College of Engineering Poonjar — specialized in application development, server infrastructure, CI/CD automation, embedded IoT systems, and Linux environments.
I am a Software Developer at iKorex and a B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering student at the College of Engineering Poonjar. In my work at iKorex, I build and maintain software applications, manage dedicated Linux servers, configure automated CI/CD deployment pipelines, self-host internal developer services, and maintain robust infrastructure with a strong focus on reliability and security.
My software foundation encompasses competitive programming (Data Structures & Algorithms), cross-platform mobile application development in Flutter, and active open-source contribution through programs like GirlScript Summer of Code 2026 (focusing on AI Agents and Open Source tracks). On the systems side, I am an active Arch Linux and Kali Linux user with practical experience in Docker containerization, low-level CPU pipeline simulations (RISC-V architecture via Ripes Simulator), and custom Linux system administration.
Beyond pure software engineering, I thrive on physical computing and hardware engineering. I have successfully completed the central PM-VIKAS IoT-Assistant program at IIIT Kottayam, working on microcontroller-based product development (ESP32/Arduino). My practical electronics projects range from custom audio amplifier power supply design and circuit troubleshooting to configuring off-grid solar power systems.
As an active tech community leader, I serve as the Campus Learning Coordinator on the TinkerHub Core Team, lead open-source initiatives within FOSS Club CEP, and drive campus entrepreneurship as an executive member of IEDC Execom CEP. I also participate actively in IEEE (Kerala Section & IEEE SPS Chapter), served as Team Leader for Smart India Hackathon 2025 (Green Technology AI farming), and regularly host and MC technical workshops.
Alongside my core technical studies, I have active freelancing experience delivering creative digital assets and e-commerce web solutions—including professional video editing, poster & graphic design, and end-to-end e-commerce store setups for clients.
Software Developer @ iKorex
Engineering software applications, managing production Linux servers, building automated CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining self-hosted infrastructure.
Open Source Contributor
Active contributor in GirlScript Summer of Code 2026 focusing on AI Agents and Open Source tracks, building local-first memory engines and agent workflows.
TinkerHub, FOSS & IEDC Leader
Serving as Campus Learning Coordinator (TinkerHub Core Team), driving FOSS Club CEP open-source initiatives, and executive member of IEDC Execom CEP.
Freelance & Creative Media
Delivering client solutions in high-end video editing, brand poster & graphic design, and custom e-commerce store setups.
IoT & Embedded Systems
Completed the central PM-VIKAS IoT-Assistant program at IIIT Kottayam for microcontroller-based product development and dual-core FreeRTOS firmware.
Community & Workshops
Active IEEE Student Member (IEEE Kerala Section & IEEE SPS Chapter), serving as technical workshop MC, keynote speaker, and campus bootcamp coordinator.
Technical Skills & Core Competencies
Academic History & Internships
Formal technical education, school credentials, national skilling program completions, and professional certifications.
College of Engineering Poonjar (CEP)
Pursuing technical degree studies in Computer Science and Engineering, focusing on core software engineering principles, Data Structures & Algorithms, Linux system administration, and relational database systems.
- Specializing in Linux kernel configurations, desktop daemons, and system scripts.
- Built Object-Oriented Java/C++ applications and transactional SQL databases.
- Active contributor to open-source developer tooling and Linux kernel driver fixes.
IIIT Kottayam — PM VIKAS IoT Internship
Specialized central training program by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, implemented at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam — the first higher education institution in India selected for PM VIKAS IoT skilling.
- Worked on ESP32 & Arduino hardware architectures with FreeRTOS dual-core multitasking.
- Programmed analog/digital sensor meshes using I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO buses.
- Implemented MQTT, HTTP WebSockets networks, and edge analytics logic.
SMV HSS Poonjar
Completed 12th Higher Secondary Education with an aggregate 89.17% score (1070/1200) under the Kerala State Education Board, specializing in Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
- High proficiency in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Early hands-on C++ programming, object-oriented concepts, and logic synthesis.
St. Paul's H.S.S. Valiyakumaramangalam
Graduated 10th Secondary School with a perfect Full A+ grade across all subjects (scoring above 90% in every individual discipline) under the Kerala State Education Board.
- Full A+ Distinction across all science, mathematics, and language papers.
- Active participation in school science fairs and academic competitions.
NASSCOM Digital 101 Certification
Completed 30-hour national competency assessment aligned to standards developed by NASSCOM and approved by the Government of India (Cert ID: FSP/2025/5/10223851).
- Module NOS M001: 87.50% Marks Obtained.
- Module NOS M002: 81.25% Marks Obtained.
- Module NOS M003: 65.00% Marks Obtained.
Industry Workshops & Training
Hands-on completion of intensive technical webinars and practical training sessions across security, simulation, and innovation.
- IEEE Computer Society: Cybersecurity Workshop (Informatyka 5.0).
- Offenso Hackers Academy: Exploring The Deep & Dark Web (OHA-DWEB).
- Website Security Council: Website Hacking & Defence (OWASP SQLi/XSS).
- K-DISC YIP 7.0: Voice of Stakeholder (VOS) Training.
Projects Showcase
Concise overview of technical implementations, hybrid systems architecture, and core coding contributions.
CyberSim Security Platform
Immersive gamified cybersecurity training platform featuring real-time brute force attack simulations, deep header analysis, and dynamic XSS defense sandboxes.
Central Brain Engine
Local-first, zero-cloud memory & context retrieval engine for AI agents combining dense vector embeddings (mxbai-embed-large) with SQLite FTS5 BM25 search.
LIGHT & SHADOW (Two Souls. One Heist.)
An innovative top-down 2D puzzle-stealth heist game co-developed with the team. Features a custom 2D raycasting optics physics engine (reflection & refraction), guard AI vision cones, and Web Audio.
Realtek RTL8852BE Driver Fixes
Automated power management fixes, udev rules, and systemd sleep/resume driver reset hooks for Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on modern Arch Linux kernels.
Project Doremon
Local, privacy-first Home Assistant AI agent with hybrid vector + BM25 memory, emotional state tracking (battery, energy, caring), and task management.
Project Happy & ESP32 Assistant
Offline voice assistant utilizing Vosk STT, Kokoro TTS, and ESP32 hardware client with I2S audio sampling, syncing to Jetpack Compose Android app.
ASUS TUF Backlight Ambience Daemon
Background Linux daemon capturing screen colors via GStreamer appsink and syncing them to Asus TUF keyboard RGB backlight zones over D-Bus.
Local AI Agent (Ollama)
Experimental AI assistant framework running locally with PyQt6 and Ollama API. Implements global system keyboard hooks, voice capture, and UNIX IPC sockets.
Arduino & ESP32 Hardware Labs
Hardware control firmware developed for PM-Vikas IoT training. Includes FreeRTOS multitasking, SPI BMP280 sensors, gas/fire detectors, and solar trackers.