Harshit Arora

Ambitious Software Engineering student at RMIT University with a strong foundation in Java, React.js, TypeScript, and MySQL. Passionate about full-stack web development, databases, and system design, with a focus on building practical, user-centric applications. Demonstrates adaptability, teamwork, and a continuous drive to learn new technologies while contributing to innovative software solutions in dynamic development environments.

• Algorithms and Analysis
• Full Stack Development
• Cyber Security
• Java Programming Studio
• C++ Programming Studio
• Mathematics for Computing
• Software Engineering Fundamentals
• Software Engineering: Process and Tools
• Software Requirements Engineering
• Software Testing
• Systems Architecture and Design

TeachTeam – Tutor/lecturer matching platform (university project) 

React| Node.js | MySQL | GraphQL | JWT Auth

• Developed a full-stack web app for managing tutor and lecturer workflows in an academic setting.
• Built user dashboards with role-based access for tutors, lecturers, and admins.
• Integrated secure login, form validation, and REST + GraphQL APIs.

Java Shell – Command-line system interface Java

Java | File I/O | exception handling

• Created a Java-based CLI that mimics Unix shell commands (cd, ls, mkdir, etc).
• Implemented custom error handling and file system navigation.

EventHub – Event Management & Discovery Platform

React | Node.js | MySQL | Firebase Auth | REST API

• Developed a full-stack event management platform allowing users to discover, host, and RSVP to events.
• Implemented secure authentication using Firebase and JWT-based role access for users and admins.
• Designed an interactive frontend with dynamic event filtering, RSVP tracking, and live updates.
• Built RESTful APIs using Express.js and integrated MySQL for event storage, user data, and RSVP management.
• Styled the interface using Tailwind CSS and implemented responsive design with React Hooks (useState, useEffect)

MazeRunner – Minecraft Maze Adventure

Java | Game Logic | Algorithms | Object-Oriented Design

• Designed and implemented a maze-based adventure mod in Minecraft featuring custom pathfinding and gameplay mechanics.
• Applied algorithmic concepts such as BFS/DFS and dynamic programming to generate and solve mazes dynamically.
• Enhanced the gameplay experience with interactive treasure collection, scoring logic, and optimized pathfinding performance.
• Strengthened Java programming skills through modular code design, debugging, and performance testing.

RoadRegistry – Vehicle Registry Management System

Java | Javalin | JUnit | GitHub Actions | CI/CD

• Developed a Java-based vehicle registry platform supporting record creation, updates, and validation using the Javalin web framework.
• Implemented PersonID format validation, birthdate rules, and address verification with custom business logic.
• Wrote comprehensive JUnit test cases and configured GitHub Actions for automated testing and CI/CD integration.
• Followed modular design principles and test-driven development to ensure high maintainability and reliability.

• Distinction/High Distinction results in Java programming and full stack development
• Recognized for strong analytical thinking, clean code practices, and consistent academic performance
• Demonstrated excellence in both individual projects and team-based software engineering assessments

• Cloud computing – exploring AWS and DevOps fundamentals
• Web development – building interactive and responsive full-stack applications
• Software design patterns – applying modular and maintainable code principles
• AI tools and automation – learning to integrate AI-driven solutions into software projects