A small selection of recent projects
My Professional Experience


Research Assistant (AI/ML Engineer)
HDI Research Group, Northeastern University
Oct 2024 - Present
Leading a software development team to create a natural language system that enables blind and visually impaired (BVI) users to perform advanced data analysis in STEM fields without requiring coding skills.
Designed and deployed a custom AI agent capable of executing data analysis tasks through natural language commands, achieving 85% task accuracy in initial testing.
Developed the system as a full-stack web application, containerized using Docker, and deployed on AWS for scalability and accessibility.
Ensured real-world usability by integrating cloud deployment for easy access and scalability.
Backend Engineer (Full Time)
HappyFox
Feb 2024 – Aug 2024
Core member of the HappyFox AI team, building AI-driven features for a scalable SaaS helpdesk using Django, collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and leveraging Git for workflows.
Designed and deployed the AI-Answer feature, an advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, that autonomously resolves user queries using knowledge base articles and historical ticket data, resulting in a 45% increase in ticket deflection and significantly reducing the need for human agent intervention.
Developed an AI-powered KB Draft Recommendation system that automatically analyzes repetitive tickets to generate draft KB articles, accelerating publication time by 40% and reducing recurring queries by 30%.
Enhanced Search and Retrieval Systems by integrating semantic search with AWS Elasticsearch and text embeddings, boosting response accuracy and search efficiency.
Boosted Agent Productivity by 70% through the AI Auto-Complete feature. Fine-tuned a large language model (LLM) to provide real-time, context-aware text suggestions in ticket replies, significantly reducing agent typing time.
Backend Engineer (Intern)
HappyFox
July 2023 – Jan 2024 (Converted to Full Time)
Developed an internal web app for seamless data migration from other helpdesks to HappyFox using Django, REST APIs, Celery, Redis, and PostgreSQL. Improved migration reliability and reduced time by implementing efficient background tasks.
Built an internal application for analyzing subscription data, using ClickHouse to process large volumes of data and extract key metrics like Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) from HappyFox’s payment gateway.
Based on my performance, I was converted from an intern to a full-time Backend Engineer, further contributing to HappyFox’s AI-driven features and SaaS solutions.


Quantitative and Full-stack Developer
Fuzionest Private Limited
Jan 2023 – Jul 2023
Collaborated with the quants team to convert trading strategies into executable algorithms, enabling automated execution based on user-defined cron jobs. This improved execution speed by 90% and boosted profits by 50%.
Worked directly with clients to adjust and fine-tune trading strategies, adapting to their dynamic needs and proving an increase in profit through tailored solutions.
Led the development of the algorithmic trading platform, including system design, database architecture, and development using Django Rest Framework and ReactJS. Ensured efficient execution and real-time trade alerts for automated strategies.
Integrated push notifications into the platform to send real-time trade alerts, ensuring that clients stay informed of critical trading events promptly.
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create innovative solutions
Frontend

Backend
Tools & Cloud

AI/ML
Hear from my colleagues and mentors
- I highly recommend Harsha, who joined our company as a fresher and quickly became an invaluable asset. He is an exceptionally smart individual, contributing to critical AI projects with innovative solutions. Despite being an introvert, his impact has been significant and respected by the entire team. Congratulations on your acceptance into the Master’s in Computer Science program — I can’t wait to see all the great things you will achieve!Sharon Samuel
Senior HR Manager, HappyFox - Harsha is a fast learner, who can pick up things and work through it effectively. He is very good in AI/ML and has a lot of interest in learning new stuffs. He is really good at communicating and also has a knack of writing good documentation. Overall he’s a passionate developer who loves to code and learn new things everyday.Barath C
Senior Backend Engineer, HappyFox - I've had the pleasure of working with Harsha, and I can confidently attest that he's an exceptional developer. His curiosity about the inner workings of software, ability to plan effectively, and awareness of resource constraints make him stand out. His outstanding work on the AI Answer project is a testament to his expertise, showcasing his ability to craft innovative software that exceeds expectations.Hari Kishan TK
Backend Engineer, HappyFox


