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= Prasanta Ray =

'''Prasanta Ray''' is an Indian technology entrepreneur, engineer and software developer from '''Kokrajhar, Assam'''. He is the '''Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director of Fathm Private Limited''', a game distribution and validation platform he co-founded with '''Jigmi Brahma''' in 2026.

Ray is also the founder of '''CodelithLabs''', an open-source software organization established in 2025. His professional background includes server administration, cloud infrastructure, Linux systems, virtualization, network administration, security, DevOps, full-stack development and applied artificial intelligence.

His career combines infrastructure engineering with software development and entrepreneurship. Before co-founding Fathm, Ray independently operated multiplayer gaming infrastructure and developed technical projects through the PG Servers, PG SMP and PG Networks initiatives. His later work through CodelithLabs expanded his focus toward open-source software, developer tools, full-stack applications and technology products.

== Early life and education ==

Prasanta Ray is from '''Kokrajhar, Assam, India'''.

He completed his early education at '''R.N.B. Memorial ME School''', where he studied from 2012 to 2018. During this period, he participated in school activities including the Cultural Committee and Eco Club.

From 2018 to 2023, Ray attended '''Govt. HS & MP School, Kokrajhar''' for his secondary education. During his school years, he participated in science exhibitions, essay-writing competitions and inter-class quizzes.

From 2023 to 2025, he pursued higher secondary education in '''Arts with Computer Science''' at '''Commerce College, Kokrajhar'''. His studies included computer science alongside subjects such as political science and economics.

During his higher-secondary education, Ray participated in the '''Assam Government Illiteracy Survey Program''', a seven-day government field initiative. He also participated as a member of a computer science project showcase team.

In 2025, Ray began a three-year '''Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering''' at the '''Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar (CITK)'''. His programme is expected to conclude in 2028.

At CITK, he has been involved with the institute's Tech Club, coding competitions and open-source events.

== Early interest in technology ==

Ray developed an interest in computing, software and digital infrastructure at an early stage.

His early technical work was not limited to conventional academic projects. He began experimenting with server infrastructure, multiplayer gaming systems and online communities, which provided practical exposure to Linux administration, networking and system deployment.

This practical experimentation became an important foundation for his later work in cloud infrastructure, DevOps and software engineering.

== Career ==

Prasanta Ray's professional career has developed through a combination of independent infrastructure work, open-source software development, academic technology projects and startup entrepreneurship.

His early professional experience centred on multiplayer gaming infrastructure and server administration.

He subsequently expanded into cloud infrastructure, virtualization, network security and DevOps before moving increasingly toward full-stack software development and product engineering.

His current professional work is divided primarily between his role as CTO and Director of Fathm and his continued leadership of CodelithLabs.

== PG Servers, PG SMP and PG Networks ==

Between '''December 2018 and January 2023''', Ray worked independently as a server administrator and content creator while building and managing multiplayer gaming infrastructure and a game-hosting service under the names '''PG Servers''', '''PG SMP''' and '''PG Networks'''.

This period provided him with several years of practical experience in server administration, infrastructure deployment, networking and online community management.

His work during this period can be divided into several stages.

{| class="wikitable"
! Project area
! Period
! Description
|-
| Cloud Infrastructure and Server Architecture
| December 2018 – November 2019
| Architected and deployed foundational cloud infrastructure for a gaming network, including resource allocation and platform performance management.
|-
| Advanced Proxy Routing and Security
| December 2019 – December 2020
| Developed a centralized proxy-routing system for concurrent connections across multiple server nodes, including authentication, network security and anti-cheat architecture.
|-
| High-Concurrency Platform Management
| January 2021 – January 2022
| Managed a high-concurrency multiplayer platform through multiple seasonal deployments, overseeing live infrastructure and creating technical content to support community growth and retention.
|}

The experience gained through these projects contributed to Ray's later knowledge of Linux system administration, virtualization, cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.

== Technical infrastructure experience ==

Ray's experience operating gaming infrastructure required him to work with systems capable of supporting concurrent users and continuously running services.

His work involved areas including:

* Linux system administration
* Cloud infrastructure
* Server deployment
* Virtualization
* Network administration
* Proxy routing
* Authentication systems
* Network security
* Anti-cheat architecture
* Resource management
* Live deployments
* Infrastructure monitoring
* Community management

The experience provided a practical foundation for his later work in software engineering and technology entrepreneurship.

== CodelithLabs ==

In '''June 2025''', Prasanta Ray founded '''CodelithLabs''', an open-source software organization focused on developing applications and tools for developers and students.

Ray continues to lead CodelithLabs part-time alongside his responsibilities at Fathm.

The organization focuses on building software intended to be useful to developers, students and technology communities.

Its early work has included web platforms, developer tools, file-format utilities and technology applications.

== CodelithLabs.in Platform and Tool Suite ==

One of CodelithLabs' major projects is the '''CodelithLabs.in Platform and Tool Suite'''.

Development of the platform began in January 2026.

Ray architected and developed the platform as a collection of proprietary and open-source software tools.

The platform hosts an ecosystem of more than '''200 tools''' organized into categories that include developer utilities and file-format converters.

The platform was developed using '''Next.js''' and full-stack development practices.

Ray has focused on building the system from the ground up with an emphasis on security, usability and rapid deployment.

The project represents an expansion of his earlier infrastructure-focused experience into full-stack software engineering and product development.

== CITK Connect ==

'''CITK Connect''' is a campus connectivity application developed by Ray between December 2025 and January 2026.

The application was developed during a '''49-day development sprint''' and was designed to provide technology-assisted navigation and campus connectivity.

Its features included:

* Three-dimensional augmented-reality navigation
* Campus routing
* Live tracking
* Security protocols
* AI-powered automatic routine generation
* Timetable generation

The application was developed using '''Flutter''', '''Dart''' and '''Cloud Firestore'''.

The project demonstrated Ray's ability to combine mobile application development, cloud services, real-time data and artificial intelligence within a single application.

== Academic projects ==

Ray's academic work has included software-development projects undertaken as part of his studies.

One such project was an '''Advanced Calculator using C++''', developed in November 2024 in association with Commerce College, Kokrajhar.

The terminal-based application supported scientific operations including logarithmic and trigonometric calculations.

The project was developed as an exercise in C++ programming, file handling and program logic.

Although comparatively small in scope, the project formed part of Ray's broader progression from programming fundamentals toward larger software systems and applications.

== Areas of expertise ==

Prasanta Ray's technical expertise spans infrastructure engineering, software development, cloud systems and technical leadership.

His core areas include:

* Linux system administration
* Cloud infrastructure
* Google Cloud Platform
* Virtualization
* Network administration
* Network security
* DevOps
* Server architecture
* Backend development
* Full-stack development
* Next.js
* Flutter
* Dart
* Firebase
* Cloud Firestore
* Artificial intelligence integration
* Product development
* Technical strategy
* Scalability planning
* Community management
* Software architecture

His experience combines low-level infrastructure knowledge with modern application development.

== Full-stack development ==

Ray's more recent software work has expanded from infrastructure administration into full-stack application development.

Through CodelithLabs and Fathm, his work has involved designing and implementing web applications, backend systems and technology platforms.

His experience with '''Next.js''' provides a foundation for modern web application development, while his work with '''Flutter''' and '''Dart''' extends his development capabilities into mobile applications.

His use of Firebase and Cloud Firestore has also provided experience with cloud-based data storage and application infrastructure.

== Cloud infrastructure and DevOps ==

Cloud infrastructure and DevOps form an important part of Ray's technical background.

His earlier work managing gaming servers required practical knowledge of infrastructure deployment, resource allocation, networking and system reliability.

He has developed experience in areas including:

* Cloud architecture
* Server administration
* Linux environments
* Virtualization
* Deployment management
* Infrastructure security
* Network configuration
* Monitoring
* Scalability
* System maintenance

These skills contribute directly to his responsibilities as CTO of Fathm.

== Artificial intelligence ==

Ray has incorporated artificial intelligence into several of his software projects.

The '''CITK Connect''' project included an AI-powered automatic routine and timetable generator using '''Gemini models'''.

His work demonstrates an interest in applying AI to practical software applications rather than treating artificial intelligence solely as an experimental technology.

AI integration is one of the areas in which his software-development, cloud and product-development experience intersect.

== Fathm ==

'''Fathm''' is a game distribution and validation platform co-founded by Prasanta Ray and Jigmi Brahma in 2026.

The company is headquartered in '''Kokrajhar, Assam, India'''.

Fathm is designed to connect independent game developers with players through game jams, structured feedback, game validation and eventual game publishing.

The platform seeks to address challenges faced by independent developers in areas such as visibility, audience development, feedback and distribution.

== Founding of Fathm ==

Ray and Brahma founded Fathm in 2026 after identifying what they described as fragmentation in the independent gaming ecosystem.

Existing gaming platforms provide different combinations of hosting, distribution, community and discovery services. Fathm was conceived around the idea of creating a dedicated layer where developers could test and validate games with players before committing to a full commercial release.

The company's initial development strategy focuses on game jams and community participation as an entry point for developers and players.

Fathm's longer-term roadmap includes official game publishing and commercial distribution.

== Role at Fathm ==

Prasanta Ray serves as '''Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director''' of Fathm.

His responsibilities include:

* Technical strategy
* Engineering roadmap
* Backend architecture
* Full-stack development
* Infrastructure planning
* Platform scalability
* Technical leadership
* Security
* Product deployment
* Technology integration

Ray works closely with CEO Jigmi Brahma to align the company's technical development with its business and product objectives.

His previous experience in cloud infrastructure, server administration and software development provides the technical foundation for his responsibilities at the company.

== Technical leadership at Fathm ==

Ray has described his role as focusing on shaping the company's technical strategy, directing engineering roadmaps, architecting secure backend systems and leading full-stack initiatives.

His responsibilities also involve ensuring that technical deployment supports the company's ability to scale.

The combination of infrastructure engineering and software-development experience is particularly relevant to Fathm because the platform requires reliable hosting, game-related services, developer tools, community functionality and scalable backend systems.

== Fathm and technical architecture ==

Fathm's product concept requires an infrastructure capable of supporting both developers and players.

The platform is intended to include capabilities related to:

* Game uploads
* Developer profiles
* Game jams
* Player feedback
* Community interaction
* Game discovery
* Publishing
* Distribution
* Developer tools
* Monetization

Ray's role is to guide the engineering and infrastructure required to support these capabilities.

== Entrepreneurship ==

Ray's entrepreneurial journey began with independent technical projects and infrastructure management before progressing into software organization leadership and startup development.

His work demonstrates a progression from:

'''Server administration → Cloud infrastructure → DevOps → Software development → Open source → Product development → Technology entrepreneurship.'''

This progression has allowed him to combine practical infrastructure experience with modern application development and business leadership.

== Open-source involvement ==

Open-source software is a major component of Ray's work through CodelithLabs.

The organization was created to develop useful applications and tools for developers and students while contributing to the wider software community.

His involvement includes software architecture, development, maintenance and technical leadership.

The CodelithLabs model also reflects Ray's interest in making technology tools more accessible to students and developers.

== Working approach ==

Ray's professional approach is strongly influenced by practical engineering and experimentation.

His early work in gaming infrastructure required him to solve real-world technical problems involving server availability, network performance, concurrent connections and security.

His subsequent software projects have continued this practical orientation by combining technology with specific user requirements.

His work across infrastructure and application development reflects an emphasis on:

* Practical problem solving
* Scalability
* Security
* Continuous learning
* Open-source development
* Technical experimentation
* Product usability
* Automation
* Community participation

== Technical and entrepreneurial development ==

Ray's career demonstrates a transition from independent technical experimentation to structured technology entrepreneurship.

His early work with gaming servers gave him practical experience with infrastructure and communities.

His later academic projects developed his programming foundation.

CodelithLabs expanded his focus into open-source products and developer tools.

Fathm represents his next stage of development, combining technical leadership with startup entrepreneurship and product strategy.

== Professional profile ==

Ray's professional profile can be broadly divided into four areas:

{| class="wikitable"
! Area
! Focus
|-
| Infrastructure
| Linux, cloud computing, virtualization, networking and server administration.
|-
| Software engineering
| Full-stack web development, mobile development and cloud applications.
|-
| Open source
| Developer tools, software utilities and community-oriented applications through CodelithLabs.
|-
| Entrepreneurship
| Technology product development, startup leadership and Fathm's gaming platform.
|}

== Future direction ==

Ray's future professional direction is centred on technology entrepreneurship, software development and platform engineering.

Through Fathm, he is involved in developing infrastructure for an emerging game distribution and validation platform.

Through CodelithLabs, he continues to develop open-source tools and applications.

His combined focus on infrastructure, software engineering, artificial intelligence and product development positions him at the intersection of several areas of the technology industry.

== See also ==

* [[Fathm]]
* [[CodelithLabs]]
* [[Game development]]
* [[Indie game]]
* [[Game jam]]
* [[Open-source software]]
* [[Cloud computing]]
* [[DevOps]]
* [[Software engineering]]
* [[Artificial intelligence]]

== References ==

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== External links ==

* [https://fathm.net Official website – Fathm]
* [https://codelithlabs.in CodelithLabs]

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