HARSHIT KEDIA

Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Bangalore, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Frontend Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in developing robust, scalable web applications across fintech, HR tech, streaming, and payments domains. Proven leader in building high-impact user interfaces, optimizing performance, and driving key product features from concept to deployment. Adept at leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Work

Pluto Cards
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Senior Software Engineer - UI

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Led the development of critical end-to-end features for a fintech spend management platform, enhancing core functionalities like workflows, debit cards, and accounting analytics.

Highlights

Developed and integrated end-to-end features for workflows, debit card management, and accounting analytics, enhancing the core functionality of Pluto Cards' spend management platform.

Established a robust frontend testing pipeline using GitHub Actions, Meticulous.ai, and Cloudflare, successfully migrating existing Playwright tests to the new platform to ensure code quality and reliability.

Built seamless accounting integrations with major platforms including Xero, Netsuite, Tally, and MS Dynamics, significantly expanding the platform's utility and market reach.

Collaborated effectively within a 9-member cross-functional team (4 frontend, 5 backend engineers), contributing to a cohesive development environment and successful project delivery.

Rippling
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Senior Software Engineer - UI (L7)

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Led a frontend team of 4 developers in building the Workflow Automator product, enabling users to create complex workflow conditions for automated processes.

Highlights

Led a frontend team of 4 developers for the Workflow Automator product, enabling users to automate manual processes like email and Slack messages through complex workflow conditions.

Spearheaded the revamp of the entire product UI from a timeline-based interface to a flowchart-based UI without external chart libraries, significantly improving user experience and visual clarity.

Improved code reliability and quality by writing comprehensive Jest and Playwright tests, ensuring robust functionality and reducing post-release issues.

Mentored junior engineers and new hires, fostering skill development and facilitating their contributions to the frontend codebase, while also collaborating with backend developers.

Hotstar
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Software Engineer - Web

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Contributed to the Hotstar web player team, responsible for streaming video content to over 300 million users.

Highlights

Contributed to the Hotstar web player team, supporting video content streaming for over 300 million users, ensuring high availability and performance.

Engineered and implemented the "auto-next episode" feature, enhancing user retention and viewing experience by automatically advancing to the next episode near the end of the current one.

PayPal
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Software Development Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Functioned as a Full Stack Developer within the payments SOR team, focusing on secure storage and provision of payment data.

Highlights

Developed internal web applications with rich user interfaces, including graphs and charts, to manage transaction data for over 300 million PayPal users.

Utilized web applications for the detection, correction, and prevention of live payment issues, significantly contributing to the stability and reliability of PayPal's payment systems.

Implemented robust solutions for masking PII sensitive information, such as credit card details and phone numbers, enhancing data privacy and security.

Engineered and deployed encryption and decryption functionalities for critical data, safeguarding sensitive user information across the platform.

Fossasia
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Google Summer of Code Contributor

Remote

Summary

Contributed to the SUSI AI project as part of Google Summer of Code, developing an intelligent chatbot and personal assistant.

Highlights

Developed the SUSI web chat plugin, significantly enhancing the accessibility and user interaction of the intelligent chatbot and personal assistant.

Improved existing SUSI bots and developed associated APIs on the server, contributing to the overall functionality and intelligence of the AI platform.

Winuall
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Founding Frontend Engineer

Remote

Summary

Served as a Founding Frontend Engineer for an edtech startup, developing a comprehensive web application for students and faculty.

Highlights

Built a complete web application portal enabling students to take online quizzes and receive performance analysis, enhancing their learning experience.

Developed features for faculties to create and manage quizzes and student data, streamlining educational content delivery and administration.

Education

VIT University, Vellore

B. Tech

Computer Science and Engineering

Grade: 8.8/10 CGPA

M.P. Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, Kolkata

Senior High School

Science Stream

Grade: 95.4% in ISC

Awards

Special Achiever's Award

Awarded By

VIT University

Awarded for exceptional achievements and contributions during academic tenure.

3rd Prize in CodeSpace Hackathon

Awarded By

Computer Society of India, VIT University

Achieved third place in a competitive hackathon, demonstrating strong problem-solving and coding skills.

3rd Prize in Webathon

Awarded By

Indian Society for Technical Education, VIT University

Secured third place in the Webathon, showcasing expertise in web development and innovative solutions.

B Certificate

Awarded By

National Cadet Corps, VIT University

Awarded the 'B' Certificate for successful completion of the National Cadet Corps program, demonstrating leadership and discipline.

Excellent Academic Performance Award

Awarded By

VIT University

Recognized for outstanding academic performance.

Skills

Frontend Development

JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, Redux, Next.js, Chakra-UI, Styled Components, SCSS, Materialize, Web Frontend.

Backend Development

Node.js, Express.js, Java, Python, SQL, Hasura, Spring Boot, Web Fullstack.

API & Data Management

GraphQL, React-query, React-CSV, Firestore.

Testing & DevOps

Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library, GitHub Actions, Cloudflare, Meticulous.ai.

Project Management & Methodologies

Scrum, Agile, Product Features, PR Review, Figma, Task Division, Communication.

Technical Leadership

Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Other Technologies

Altstore, video.js, HLS, ChartJS, Semantic UI.

Projects

NavIC receiver map

Summary

Developed a website using the Google Maps SDK to visualize NavIC receiver data.

Rice quality analysis

Summary

A Python program developed to analyze rice quality through image processing.

Scrum extension

Summary

A Chrome extension designed to automate the filling of developer contributions for the previous week by pulling data from the GitHub API.

VIT cab share

Summary

A crowd-sourced website facilitating cab ride sharing among VIT college students.

Riviera 2018 web portal

Summary

Developed the official web portal for Riviera, the annual cultural festival of VIT University.