DEV Community

Cover image for I Built an AI-Powered Alumni Platform. Here's Why.
rashida qaiyumi
rashida qaiyumi

Posted on

I Built an AI-Powered Alumni Platform. Here's Why.

One question kept bothering me:

Why do students lose access to one of the most valuable networks they already have their alumni?

That question became AllySphere.

It's an AI-powered alumni networking platform designed to make meaningful connections easier between students, alumni, faculty, and recruiters.

Instead of disconnected WhatsApp groups and outdated directories, I imagined a smarter system where people could:

✅ Find relevant alumni instantly

✅ Get AI-powered recommendations

✅ Discover mentors based on interests

✅ Connect for internships and career guidance

Building AllySphere taught me far more than software development.

It taught me that great products begin with real problems—not flashy technology.

AI should remove friction.

Technology should strengthen communities.

This project pushed me to think beyond writing code and toward building products people would actually use.

I'd love to know:

If your college had an AI-powered alumni platform, what feature would you use first?

Top comments (0)