HARSHAL HARIKRISHNA DAVE
Los Angeles, California +1-213-***-**** **************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/harshalhdave/ harshalhdave.surge.sh github.com/HarshalHDave EDUCATION
Masters in Computer Science, University of Southern California 2024 - 2026 Courses: Analysis of Algorithms and Web Technologies BTech in Information Technology & Hons in AI, K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering 2020 - 2024 Grade: 9.49/10 with Honors in Artificial Intelligence Courses: Discrete Maths, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Theory Of Computation, Advanced Database, Information and Network Security.
EXPERIENCE
Robot Process Automation Developer, Colgate Palmolive Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
• Led Intelligent document process for pivoting from S2P to SKU process over the SAP.
• Highlighted KPIs by building intuitive dashboards for stakeholders using Domo and Snowflake.
• Crafted CI CD Pipeline to induce global governance and compliance for publishing Kore AI chatbots. Product Management Intern, UNL Global Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
• Used cross-functional team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, use case development, and competitor analysis skills to deliver a project assigned by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Software Tech Lead, Trueno Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
• Updragded and maintained 3 web apps and 2 mobile apps
• Automated GCP schedulers to reduce infrastructure costs by 9.7%
• Led database migration and end-to-end issue-tracking system for electric vehicles. Frontend Web3 Intern, BattleBrains May 2022 - Jun 2022
• Used VueJS to convert the intricate designs into code and engineered client-side business logic. React Native Intern, KoiReader Feb 2022 - May 2022
• Implemented offline-online data synchronization through GraphQL APIs using Apollo Client.
• Digitalized and automated the formal process of Proof of Delivery documents. SDE Intern, Greensat Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
• Improved compliance rankings to AA by reducing OWASP vulnerabilities.
• Increased user interaction by 16% by revamping the landing page. Founder & CEO, Maalvo: Making Locals Vocal Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
• Registered under the Indian Government's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
• Onboarded 400+ stores to connect 30,000+ orders successfully.
• Built 2 React Native apps with backend integration.
• Managed 9 interns and led scrum meetings for agile project management. SKILLS
Technical Skills:
Development: JS, TypeScript, React, React Native, Next, Node, Express DB: MongoDB, MySQL, PgSQL, Redis Languages: Python, Java, C, C++ DevOps: AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, RDS, Dynamo), GCP (Kubernetes), CI, CD UI and UX, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Transformers, Keras, Tensorflow, Quantum Computing, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, System Design, System Architecture, OOPs, Technical Documentation, and Product Management. Soft Skills:
Teamwork, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Communication, Adaptability, Time management & Interpersonal PROJECTS
HASChain: Blockchain addressing product counterfeiting issues and will soon integrate with 3Commerce:
• Used Hive and Ubuntu operating systems to make RTX3060 miner rigs.
• Established a custom firewall with peer-to-peer distributed networks on 8 desktop nodes.
• Real-time dashboard to manage block data, track transactions, and monitor peer nodes. ChakraView: End-to-end multilingual ecosystem to track and aid on-duty police officers.
• Leverage GPS, NavIC, Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC, and QR fallbacks for dynamic location.
• Used generative AI considering locality and vitality to suggest effective security deployments.
• Crafted a low-latency tracking device using ESP8266 wifi module, Neo6M, and PN532 components. MapNL: Every 7 minutes, a person dies in India due to poor road quality.
• Ensure transparency to improve road infrastructure. Users: Government, contractors, and commuters.
• Micro-mapped potholes and other issues with 50 cm accuracy and determined road quality index.
• Digitalized road repairing tender system by bidding and tender management modules. AnyChains: 1500+ stock options from the TCP server displayed in real-time with calculated Greek statistics. MyNetworks: Centralized dashboard to monitor the energy consumption of different blockchain networks. EarthRich: Promoting sustainability investment and tracking them from all stock markets and mutual funds. AnyCode: Mobile-based IDE supporting 30+ languages, practice questions, and links to documentation. AnyTracker: Inventory Management System leveraging AI for prediction, space & employee management. Highlight: Internship portal for college leveraging AI for personalized opportunity recommendation. 3Commerce: Blockchain-based e-commerce for artisans addressing issues of product counterfeiting. PUBLICATIONS
Soham Bhoir, Harshal Dave, Karthikeyan S, Meenaloshini, Nandhagopal, “Attention-based Quantum Transfer Learning and Transformers for Accurate Autism Detection in Children through Facial Image Analysis” Submitted in IEEE Transactions in Cognitive and Developmental Systems. (SCI Indexed)- Under minor revision.
Harshal Dave, Soham Bhoir, Devi Priya R, “Fundamentals of Quantum Computing” Chapter accepted & awaiting publication in the book titled Quantum Machine Learning: A Modern Approach by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).
VOLUNTEERING/COMMUNITY
Founder & CEO, Maalvo Learners May 2021 - Forever
• Mentored 20 batchmates for web development and secured them their inaugural internships.
• Taught coding to 250+ underprivileged children by partnering with local cybercafes for free coding space.
• Induced financial literacy through topics like savings, investment, and debts in 100+ women.
• Partnered with multiple startups and companies for exclusive working opportunities. Technical Team Member, Computer Society of India, KJSCE Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
• Converted the static landing page to a dynamic data-focused SEO-friendly landing page.
• Organized Hacktober Fest 2022, the council's first online hackathon, and a Django seminar for college. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• Dadasaheb Phlake Award for uplifting marginal people and aiding society during the COVID pandemic.
• Felicitated at KJSCE Naari 2023 (annual women’s festival) by the Dean for empowering women and girls.
• Featured in “New18” television news channel for the Smart India Hackathon 22.
• Felicitated by Mumbai Police for building product ChakraView.
• Featured in Dainik Jagran (Indian national newspaper) and NCR Express News for Kavach 23. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Set up Mumbai’s first blockchain laboratory at KJ Somaiya College of Engineering.
• Won 9 hackathons and led a team to a top 50 finish at the JunctionAsia2022 in Busan, South Korea.
• Finished top 5 among 13k and 23k teams at the SIH22 and Kavach23 government hackathons, respectively.
• Mentor for HackX, a hackathon by St. Francis Inst of Technology, a Mumbai University college.
• Conducted a free 3-day web development boot camp at S.A.K.E. College, Attended by 250 students.