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Project

RadiatorForge

A creator platform for showcasing work, discovering talent, and connecting through realtime collaboration.

Frontend

Next.js 15, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS

Backend

Express.js, MongoDB, Redis, Socket.IO

Infrastructure

AWS EC2, AWS S3, CloudFront, AWS CDK, Cloudinary

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Overview

RadiatorForge is a full-stack creator platform inspired by Behance and Dribbble, allowing designers, developers, and artists to publish projects, build public portfolios, and discover other creators.

The platform combines project publishing, advanced search, realtime messaging, media management, and scalable cloud infrastructure into a unified experience focused on creative communities.

Highlights

Realtime Messaging

Implemented a Socket.IO powered chat system featuring persistent conversations, realtime message delivery, typing indicators, and user-to-user communication.

Creator Discovery

Built project and creator search experiences with dedicated discovery interfaces, enabling users to quickly find portfolios, projects, and creators across the platform.

Scalable Media Management

Designed a cloud-based media pipeline using AWS S3 and CloudFront for efficient storage, delivery, and optimization of project assets at scale.