I'm a first-year Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. I'm open-minded, curious, and always eager to learn, whether it's a new tool, language, or perspective.
I enjoy building meaningful projects across web development, UI/UX, and AI systems. I focus on clear interactions, strong performance, and practical user value.
I'm currently open to internship opportunities where I can grow my skills and contribute to real-world solutions.
Quick facts
Things I've built
Each one started with a problem that kept me up at night. Click any project to explore the full story.
FocusFlow Lite, Distraction Blocker (MV3)
Premium-feel blocker with Focus Period and Pomodoro
Detoxify, Private Discord Civility Coach
Lightweight, privacy-first moderation nudges
What I work with
Tools and technologies I use to turn ideas into systems. Proficiency is subjective, and these reflect relative confidence.
Where I've been
A timeline of roles, projects, and the curiosity that connects them.
Software Engineering Intern
Improved data and AI workflows across import pipelines, retrieval quality, and backend performance.
- Improved CSV import speed by 18% by implementing streaming parsing, batched inserts, and row-level error reporting in a TypeScript + React + PostgreSQL pipeline; reduced import failures and manual re-runs.
- Delivered 40% faster answers and +32% CSAT (n=20) by building a company-specific AI assistant from scratch using a RAG architecture and iterating via stakeholder-driven evaluation and prompt/retrieval tuning.
- Reduced p95 query latency by 12% by profiling slow endpoints, adding targeted SQL indexes on high-selectivity columns, and validating improvements using metrics instrumentation and regression checks.
Assistant Math Tutor
Supported students with targeted learning plans and practical problem-solving sessions.
- Improved student grades by ~10% for 15+ students by designing individualized learning plans from diagnostics and tracking progress weekly to target specific skill gaps.
- Increased parent satisfaction by delivering project-based MATLAB mini-labs that reinforced problem-solving workflows; recognized as Assistant Tutor of the Month twice.
B.S.E. Software Engineering (First Year)
First-year Software Engineering student focused on learning broadly, building practical projects, and applying AI/web skills to real-world problems.
- Open-minded, curious, and always eager to learn new tools, languages, and perspectives.
- Actively building portfolio projects across web development, UI/UX, and AI systems.
- Currently open to internship opportunities.
Let's build something
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects, interesting problems, or just connecting with fellow builders.
Designed and built by Harsh — crafted with Next.js, Framer Motion, Three.js, and too much coffee.
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