Harsh Shah

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About

Greetings!

I am Harsh Shah, an inquisitive Software Engineer with 5 years of proven track record of contributing to the software development lifecycle, specializing in system design, implementation, optimization, and deployment.

I have proven ability to build scalable, high-availability systems and APIs. I have also excellent written and verbal communication skills in cross-functional Agile, Scrum and Kanban environments.

I am a quick learner with a strong eagerness to master new technologies. I am always open to new opportunities and challenges, constantly seeking ways to grow and excel in my field.

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My Skills

    Languages

  • PHP
  • Python
  • Javascript
  • Typescript

    Frameworks

  • Laravel
  • Django
  • Flask
  • FastAPI

    Tools

  • REST
  • GraphQL
  • gRPC

    Frontend Development

  • React
  • NextJS
  • Vue.js
  • Bootstrap

    Database

  • MySQL
  • Redis
  • NoSQL
  • PostgreSQL

    Containerization

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

    Soft Skills

  • Team Player
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Resume

Professional Experience

Software Developer, mDesign (Remote)

July 2023 - April 2024
  • Designed and implemented a data processing microservice, facilitating seamless API integrations with industry giants such as Amazon, ChannelEngine, Walmart, and P2P, resulting in a 40% improvement in data retrieval speeds
  • Utilized AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS, to build robust and scalable backend systems, resulting in a 10% reduction in infrastructure costs
  • Reduced deployment errors by 25% through the implementation of object-oriented programming (OOP) and test-driven development (TDD), automated testing tools and rigorous code review processes
  • Modified and managed multiple MySQL and PostgreSQL databases ensuring data integrity, scalability and security, resulting in a 25% increase in overall data retrieval speeds
  • Improved system responsiveness by 30% and boosted user experience through integration of Redis for caching and Apache Kafka for high-throughput, real-time data feeds
  • Collaborated with frontend developers to integrate backend services using internal APIs, resulting in a seamless user experience and a 20% improvement in response time for data heavy reports and dashboards

Software Engineer, Friendemic (acquired by Kenect) (Remote)

July 2022 - June 2023
  • Refactored a monolithic application into a microservice architecture using RESTful APIs enabling seamless scheduling, analysis, and maintenance of 1,000,000+ social media posts across several platforms
  • Optimized queries by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, resulting in a 20% reduction in query execution time and a 15% improvement in system responsiveness, resulting in enhanced performance and improved user experience
  • Designed and implemented a complex microservices architecture using Docker Compose to streamline development workflow ensuring consistent environments across development, testing, and production stages
  • Collaborated with developers to successfully migrate a legacy application infrastructure from AWS to GCP using Terraform, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime while enhancing system performance by 30%

Software Developer, System Soft Technologies (Tampa, FL)

October 2019 - June 2022
  • Implemented GraphQL APIs with Redis caching to achieve a 30% optimization in data fetching efficiency, significantly improving response times and overall system performance
  • Automated deployments with CI/CD pipelines on BuddyWorks and Jenkins, leveraging shell scripts, containerization, and IaC methodologies, decreasing server downtime by 33%
  • Ensured code quality and adherence to SOLID principles through rigorous code reviews, unit-testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), leveraging testing frameworks, resulting in a 25% reduction in post-release defects

Graduate Research Assistant, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (Utica, NY)

August 2017 - December 2018
  • Engineered a Python-based data processing pipeline optimized for large dataset analysis, incorporating NumPy for efficient array manipulation, resulting in a 12% reduction in data processing time, enhancing research productivity

Web Development Intern, Tidbit Solutions (Ahmedabad, India)

August 2015 - June 2017
  • Participated in writing and modifying scalable code along with building MySQL scripts and stored procedures for database operations on various websites and web-applications

Education

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, NY

August 2017 - April 2019

Master of Science in Computer Science

School of Computer Studies, Ahmedabad, India

June 2013 - April 2017

Bachelor’s in Computer Applications

My Services

Development

I specialize in designing and implementing robust backend systems that power scalable, efficient, and secure applications.

Technical Consulting

Leveraging my extensive experience, I offer strategic technical consulting to help businesses navigate complex technology challenges.

Career Mentorship

With personalized mentorship, I guide aspiring developers through career transitions, skill enhancements, and achieving their professional goals.

My Projects

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Contact

Email

nobugs.harsh@gmail.com

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