Manvi Kesarwani

WikiClub Tech Core Member • Full-Stack Developer • Wikimedia Contributor

"Crafting code, building ecosystems & empowering open knowledge."

About Me

Hey! I am Manvi Kesarwani, a Full-Stack Developer and a WikiClub Tech Core Member at United Institute of Technology. Driven by a passion for technology and community building, I work to bridge the gap between students and the open-knowledge ecosystem.

Beyond coding, I specialize in professional photography and media strategy, blending technical precision with visual storytelling.

Experience & Internships

Full-Stack Developer Intern — Remote (June 2026 – July 2026)

Built core features and responsive React.js frontend modules for the Enterprise Data Management System.

OKI IIITH — Semi-Tech Intern — Remote (May 2026 – June 2026)

Contributed to Wikimedia structured data pipelines, creating and editing 1000+ items on Wikidata.

WikiClub Tech UIT — Open-Source Contributor (Aug. 2025 – Present)

Selected participant in the Wikimedia Road to Wiki Program – Cohort 2, submitting 6+ Gerrit patches.

Events Organized & Facilitated

I have organized and facilitated various high-impact events to grow the local community:

Wikipedia 25th Birthday (WP25): A landmark celebration honoring 25 years of free knowledge, featuring a reflection on history and engagement with the UGI student community.
Wiki x GDG-OC Collaborative Session: A joint session with GDG-OC bridging the gap between Google and Wikimedia developer communities.
Hacktoberfest Webinar: A virtual mentorship session providing guidance on making successful, quality open-source contributions.
Road to Wiki Session: An orientation series designed to demystify Wikimedia projects, helping students find their first tasks.
Wikimedia Ecosystem Setup: A hands-on workshop guiding participants through setting up development environments for Gerrit and Phabricator.