Hey there! 👋
I'm Harshita Kasera
Software Engineer at Google | Tech for Good Advocate | Mentor 🚀
Currently at Google and previously at LinkedIn and Flipkart, I specialize in building robust software that solves real-world problems. 💻✨
Beyond engineering, I am deeply committed to diversifying the industry, actively contributing to Systers, Women Techmakers, and the Grace Hopper Conference to empower women in engineering. 💪🌟
My Journey 🛤️
Where I've been and what I've built along the way
Software Engineer
Seattle, Washington 📍
Sep 2020 - Present
Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California 📍
Feb 2018 - Sep 2020
Software Engineer
Flipkart
Bangalore, India 📍
Jul 2014 - May 2016
Education 🎓
Where it all began
Master's degree, Computer Science
University of Southern California
2016 - 2017 • Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
2008 - 2012 • Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Projects 🚀
Things I've built with love and purpose
A female empowerment educational choose-your-own-adventure mobile game app that allows young girls to learn about self-esteem and reproductive health. Contributor and GSoC 2016 Mentor.
An IoT application that helps track the location of smart bins and manage waste effectively. Built during the Tech for Good Hackathon by Anita Borg Institute India. 1st Runner Up.
Search Smiles 😊
A website that aggregates information about different NGOs from existing data sources to help people make informed decisions. Uses information extraction and schema mapping techniques.
WeCare 💙
A digital platform that helps NGOs get onboard with technology to promote their campaigns. Full stack development with Node.js, MongoDB, and responsive web design.
A basic Hindi word problem solver that solves elementary school math problems involving single mathematical operations. Research project at USC.
Honors & Awards 🏅
Milestones I'm proud of (click the special ones! 🎉)
GHC 25 #SpecSquad Ambassador 🎉
2025Grace Hopper Conference
2025 Selection Committee Panelist
2025TechWomen
BoF Organizer - MOOCs for Career Development
2017Tapia Conference
Speaker - IoT for Waste Management 🎤
2016Grace Hopper Conference
USC Hopper Scholarship 🎓
2016University of Southern California
1st Runner Up - Tech For Good Hackathon 🏆
2015Anita Borg Institute India
Android Nanodegree Scholarship Recipient
2015Google, Tata Trusts & Udacity
Best Outgoing Student SITE 🌟
2012Cognizant & VIT University