Harshit Kedia
Software Engineer @ PayPal | GSoC'18 | Udacity Project Mentor
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Hello!
I am a Software Developer at PayPal, Bangalore.
I am passionate about building highly scalable and user-friendly web applications.
I love to explore new technologies and keep myself updated with the latest development in the fields.
My past experience includes completing Google Summer of Code'18, Google Code-In mentor, and working in Ed-tech startup.
I have also been active in open source programs like Fossasia's codeheat and various hackathons.
I am always looking to work in a thriving environment among bright people where I can put in my best and drive the growth of the
company through my skills and efforts.
I love to build things, especially which solves a problem of society.
I am open to discuss interesting project ideas and would love to hear from you.
personal information
languages
professional skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery 95%
PHP, SQL 80%
NodeJS 80%
Java 75%
Python 70%
C++ 70%
frameworks known
React - Redux
Angular2
Sails
Express
Spring
Jekyll, Sass
Experience
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PayPal
Software Developer Engineer (July 2019 - Present)
As a software developer in core payments team at PayPal, Bangalore, I am responsible for building and maintaining various web applications and frameworks which helps in preventing, analysing, and fixing live transaction issues in PayPal. I have worked on Payment Services which scale to handle 300M+ users. The technologies used are Node, React, Java, and various internal frameworks.
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PayPal
Software Developer Intern (Jan, 2019 - July 2019)
As an Intern at PayPal, Chennai, I worked on revamping their internal transaction visualization web application. I made a new web application with attractive UI and new features. The project stack was based on Node, React and various internal frameworks.
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM-VIT)
Associate Technical Head (April, 2017 - April, 2018)
ACM is a leading students' chapter in VIT. I was a part of this chapter for 3 years. I have worked on several projects in ACM. As the Associate Technical Head, I supervised the Technical activities in the chapter - technical projects, events, workshops, and mentoring the members.
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FOSSASIA
Google Summer of Code Intern (May, 2018 - August 2018)
FOSSASIA is an open source organisation. I participated in their codeheat contest and I contributed to the organisation since then. As a GSoC Intern, I worked on SUSI.AI web chatbot plugin. It enables users to create their custom SUSI chatbot and deploy to their own website. I was also selected as the Google Code-In mentor at FOSSASIA.
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Google Developers Group (GDG-Vellore)
Web developer (Feb 2017 - Feb 2018)
GDG VIT is an esteemed developers' group in VIT. I have worked on various open-sourced projects in GDG and had the opportunity to interact with professionals.
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Winuall
Front-end developer (July, 2017 - March 2018)
Winuall is a startup focused on helping students with their preparation for IITJEE. It provides a platform for students to get their doubts answered by experts. I worked on their new website, and a Learning Management System for the use of coaching centers and students.
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National Cadet Corps (NCC-VIT)
Corporal (May, 2015 - Nov 2017)
VIT NCC aims at developing character, pride, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. I have took part in various cultural activities, training camps, and social cause.
Projects
Chrome Extension for writing SCRUM
This Chrome extension helps in writing Scrums in google groups, particularly related to FOSSASIA. It automatically fetches and filters data from github API.
Riviera 2018
Riviera is the Annual International Sports and Cultural Carnival of the Vellore Institute of Technology. This is the official website of it.
VIT Cab Share
Many people go to Chennai or Bangalore Airport by taxi during vactions. This website allows users to search co-passengers for sharing the cab thus saving them the taxi fare. It has helped hundreds of students.
Rice quality analysis
Classify rice grains by calculating their average length/breadth ratio by using Image processing in python.
Who is Free
A timetable management system for clubs and chapters in VIT. Any club can register all their members' timetables and then search for students who are free in a given slot.
Pravega Racing website
Pravega Racing is the offcial SAE racing team of VIT University. This is their official website.
Jaabaz website
Team Jaabaz represents VIT in BAJA SAE event every year. This is their official website.
Code 2 Create Hackathon
Code 2 Create is a hackathon hosted by ACM VIT every year. This is a complete web portal for registering, forming teams, and getting certificates.
ACM website
ACM VIT is one of the most popular chapters in VIT, which helps students develop their technical skills.
MyFFCS
MyFFCS helps students to plan their timetables before the actual FFCS.