Harsh Sharma
đź“š EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland | Jan 2020 - Present | St. John’s, NL
- Majoring in computer science
- Cumulative Average 87.5%
- Key courses: Computer Networks, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Database Management Systems, Mobile Application Developer, Web Development, and Cybersecurity.
đź’» EXPERIENCE
Software Engineering Research Assistant | May 2023 - Present | St. John’s, NL
- Optimized Deployment: Streamlined the WIMARS project deployment by containerizing it with Docker and Terraform and implementing auto-deployment using GitLab CI/CD, achieving a 70% reduction in deployment time.
- Academy Feature Development: Created an academy feature for the WIMARS website to efficiently organize training resources, utilizing RClone, AWS Lambda, AWS MediaConvert, AWS CloudTrail, AWS CloudWatch, ReactJs, MaterialUI, and Django.
- Advanced Query Tool: Developed an advanced database query tool using Django, MaterialUI, React, Redux, and PostgreSQL, improving user filtration speed and ease.
- Enhanced Security: Fixed critical Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the WIMARS website, enhancing security and safeguarding user data through data sanitization.
- Onboarding Support: Assisted new hires in setting up their development environments, familiarizing them with the codebase, and providing ongoing support for any issues.
- Feature Suggestions and Code Reviews: Contributed to feature suggestions and performed code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
Software Engineer | Sep 2023 - June 2024 | St. John’s, NL
- Virtual Appointment Platform: Led the development of a virtual doctor appointment booking platform, significantly enhancing medical professional accessibility using ReactJs, Antd, TypeScript, Vite, Express, AWS DocumentDB, AWS Fargate, AWS Route 53, and AWS Certificate Manager.
- Website Deployment: Successfully deployed a new website utilizing AWS S3 for site hosting, AWS Route 53 for DNS management, and AWS Certificate Manager for secure communications, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- 3D Modeling for Medical Device: Contributed to the development of a 3D model for a breast cancer detection device using Elegoo Neptune 2 and Blender.
- Documentation Management: Meticulously tracked project progress and specifications using Markdown, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentation.
- Code Quality and Maintenance: Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback, enhancing code quality and maintainability.
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of 5 students, providing guidance, reviewing their code, and creating and tracking issues using JIRA.
- Project Coordination: Held regular update meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals.
Cybersecurity Analyst | Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 | St. John’s, NL
- Risk Assessment Plan Development: Spearheaded the creation of a robust risk assessment plan for IoT cybersecurity solutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
- Vulnerability and Threat Identification: Conducted thorough risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats in IoT systems, enhancing overall security awareness.
- Mitigation Strategy Implementation: Developed and implemented mitigation strategies to fortify IoT security infrastructure, safeguarding against cyber threats.
- Enhanced Threat Intelligence: Leveraged open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques, including the Google Hacking Database, Malware Bazaar, Nmap, and OpenVAS, to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.
- Cybersecurity Protocol Enhancement: Contributed to the enhancement of cybersecurity protocols and procedures, promoting a proactive approach to cyber defense.
Software Engineering Intern | Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 | St. John’s, NL
- RBAC Implementation: Spearheaded the entire RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) implementation for inspectAR, overseeing the project from initial planning to deployment.
- Conceptualization: Led the creation of mock-ups, mind maps for project changes, and set project deadlines using Figma, Spreadsheets, and Worddocx.
- Codebase Modifications: Executed extensive modifications across backend and frontend microservices using Golang, KeyCloak, GoHTML, C#, ReactJS, TypeScript, and Vite.
- Automation Scripts: Developed automation scripts with Bash and Terraform to streamline the deployment process, ensuring seamless RBAC system implementation.
- UI Design: Designed and updated the user interface based on user feedback, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Test Case Development: Wrote comprehensive test cases for backend functionalities using Golang and Qase, ensuring robustness and reliability.
- Documentation: Produced detailed user and developer-facing documentation to facilitate accelerated adoption.
- Customer Feedback: Conducted update meetings with customers during beta testing, gathering feedback and ensuring alignment with requirements.
- Code Efficiency Improvemen: Enhanced code efficiency by 40% through the reduction of duplication and optimization of run-time complexity.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted quality assurance on pre-production builds, proactively identifying critical issues before release.
- Debugging: Debugged existing code to enhance overall customer experience and product performance.
- Recognition: Awarded the “Pass with Distinction” for exceptional contribution during the internship tenure.
Full Stack Developer | Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 | St. John’s, NL
- WIMARS Website Deployment: Orchestrated the deployment of the WIMARS website using Django, Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on an Ubuntu server, ensuring seamless functionality.
- Testing and Debugging: Conducted rigorous testing and debugging procedures using Redux DevTools and manual testing methodologies to enhance user experience and reliability.
- Codebase Structuring: Implemented a structured codebase adhering to the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture, optimizing code organization and maintainability.
- Documentation: Documented tasks and project progress using SharePoint’s PowerPoint and Word documentation tools, facilitating efficient knowledge sharing and adaptation among team members.
Walmart Canada
Customer Experience Salesfloor Associate | Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 | St. John’s, NL
- Online Grocery Department Operations: Ensured smooth operations within the Online Grocery Department during peak hours by maintaining a clean work environment, preparing orders for pick-up, dispatching customer orders, and answering calls promptly.
- Customer Service Excellence: Handled 60-100 daily customer inquiries, achieving a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Employee Training: Trained over 15 new employees for various locations, including the sales floor, online grocery section, and store standards.
- Recognition: Awarded “Shining Star” for exceptional customer service and dedication to the team.
🌟 SKILLS
- Programming Languages: Go, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, C, Java, Bash
- Database Management: SQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL
- Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, NumPy, Plotly, Jupiter, Pandas
- Web Development: WebFlow, Shopify, HTML, CSS, Sass, React, NodeJs, ExpressJs
- Operating System: Windows, Linux, MacOS
- Networking: Wireshark, Netstat, Nmap, Masscan
- Security: Burp Suite, OpenVAS, Metasploit, GoBuster, sqlMap, sublist3r, enum4linux
- DevOps: Docker, Terraform, Jira, Jenkins, CI/CD
- Cloud: EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, IAM
📦 PROJECTS
Tom’s Maze Chase
Tech stack - ThreeJs and Vite | Website
- Created “Tom’s Maze Chase,” a dynamic game where players control Tom, the cat, navigating mazes to catch Jerry and friends while evading Spike.
- Implemented features like power-up tiles and character variety to enhance gameplay depth and strategic elements.
- Developed complex movement algorithms and pathfinding systems to simulate realistic character behaviors and interactions within the game world.
- Utilized Three.js and JavaScript for UI and logic development, ensuring smooth rendering and immersive gameplay experience.
- Designed a modular project structure with clear separation of concerns, facilitating code maintenance and scalability for future updates and enhancements.
Spare Spoon
Tech stack - Flutter, FirebaseAuth, Firestore, and OpenAI | YouTube
- Developed “Spare Spoon,” an innovative app that suggests recipes based on available ingredients, reducing food waste and introducing users to diverse dishes.
- Implemented authentication and data security features, including user authentication, password reset, and account deletion options, ensuring user privacy and protection.
- Integrated OPEN AI for recipe suggestions, considering users’ dietary preferences, intolerances, and allergies to provide personalized recommendations.
- Included features like favorite recipes, user profile management, and recipe customization options to enhance user experience and personalization.
CO2BY
Tech stack - React, Express, Node, Bootstrap, DigitalOcean, Git | Devpost
- Collaborated in a multidisciplinary team to develop CO2By, an innovative solution for capturing CO2 emissions from vehicles and transforming them into marketable capsules during Hackfrost 3.0 hackathon.
- Spearheaded the integration of biochemical techniques and digital technologies to create a scalable device for carbon capture, directly reducing environmental impact.
- Addressed the challenge of diverse team collaboration to refine and execute a complex project idea, resulting in a viable, market-ready product.
- Led the design and implementation of a user-centric marketplace for selling captured CO2, using technologies like AWS and React Native, supporting industries in achieving their sustainability goals.
- Gained deep insights into carbon capture technologies, particularly the use of Zeolite beads for selective absorption, and the commercial application of captured CO2.
MENT-NL
Tech stack - React, Express, Node, Bootstrap, Heroku, Git | Website
- Developed TechFWD’s hackathon project aimed at providing developers with a centralized platform for mentorship, educational programs, and open-source project contributions.
- Completed the project over two days with a team of four members.
OneStopAgro
Tech stack - React, Express, Node, Bootstrap, AWS EC2, Git | Devpost
- Addressing the issue of hunger and hunger-related diseases, the project provides three key solutions: early disease detection of crops, a communication platform for farmers, and a marketplace for selling crops.
- Accomplished all major project goals within a single day, demonstrating efficient teamwork and effective utilization of resources.
- Developed a web application featuring a marketplace for farmers to sell food directly to consumers, a communication platform akin to Reddit for peer-to-peer discussions on farming, and a machine learning model for early disease detection in crops.
- Empowered farmers by allowing them to upload pictures of crops for disease detection, providing remedies, and facilitating contact with relevant resources to address agricultural challenges.
The Game of Focus
Tech stack - Java, JavaSwing, Java Serialization | Youtube
- Developed a computerized version of “Domination,” incorporating a save-and-load feature that allows players to resume the game at any point.
- Implemented a single-player mode with AI opponents, offering two different difficulty settings for varying skill levels.
- Introduced three different color options to enhance accessibility, catering to players with color blindness.
- Ensured a user-friendly interface, facilitating smooth gameplay and easy navigation for players of all ages and experience levels.
- Incorporated strategic gameplay elements that encourage tactical planning and competition, keeping players engaged and focused.
🏆 AWARDS
- Dean’s List for the MUN Faculty of Science, 2020-2021
- Dean’s List for the MUN Faculty of Science, 2021-2022
- Dean’s List for the MUN Faculty of Science, 2022-2023
- Dean’s List for the MUN Faculty of Science, 2023-2024
- Doctor William Boyle Scholarship 2023-2024
- Lou Visentin Award 2023-2024
🥇 Notable Achievements in Technology
- 2nd price IEEE CTF 2024 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Top 5 in the HackFrost 3.0 Hackathon - Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Google Hash Code 2021 - All World Rank 2352
đź“ť CERTIFICATE
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Coursera
- Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate, Coursera
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Foundational Certificate, Amazon Web Services
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Amazon Web Services