About me

Hey there!

I'm Harsh Der, an LLM Developer at Turing with a Bachelors in Data Science from MIT Manipal. I have experience with building AI agents, Large Language Models, Machine Learning applications, managing heavy Docker containers, backend servers, and working at SwissFEL, Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland! 🚀

I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities that come my way! 🙏✨ I absolutely love connecting with amazing people and turning every conversation into a meaningful experience 💬🌟. When I'm not busy crafting Large Language Models or diving deep into Computer Vision 🧠💻, you'll find me exploring the love of nature 🌄🌿, discovering the beauty in people around me 👥💫, spending quality time with friends 🤝😄, and enjoying life to the fullest! 🎉 Ready to create something extraordinary together? Let's make magic happen! 🚀✨ I would be extremely happy if you look at some of my work and connect with me!💡

Hobbies & Interests

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    Travel & Exploration

    Switzerland🇨🇭, France🇫🇷, Germany🇩🇪, Italy🇮🇹, Vatican🇻🇦, and India🇮🇳 are not enough for me—I thrive to travel more and explore every part of the world! 🌍✈️ From the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps to the romantic streets of Paris, from the ancient history of Rome to the spiritual beauty of Vatican City, each destination has taught me something new about life, culture, and myself. The world is my classroom, and I'm an eternal student! 🗺️✨

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    Adventure Sports

    Sky diving over Swiss Alps, Scuba diving in Andaman marine, river rafting in Himalayan rivers, bungy jumping and many more—there's no end to it! 🪂🏔️ The adrenaline rush, the breathtaking views, the feeling of conquering fears—adventure sports have taught me that life is meant to be lived on the edge! Each jump, dive, and climb pushes me beyond my comfort zone and reminds me that the best experiences happen when you dare to take the leap! ⛰️🌊

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    Chess Mastery

    I get so addicted to chess I can't leave if I start it once! ♟️ It's like a mental gym where every game is a workout for the brain. I play mostly Blitz and Rapid formats—the time pressure adds that extra thrill! The beauty of chess lies in its infinite possibilities; every game is a new story, every move a calculated risk. It's not just a game; it's a way of thinking, a philosophy of life where patience, strategy, and foresight lead to victory! 🧠⚡

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    Racket Sports

    Tennis and Badminton are my go-to racket sports! 🎾🏸 There's something magical about the rhythm of the game—the satisfying thwack of the racket hitting the ball, the strategic placement of shots, the split-second decisions that can make or break a point. Whether it's the power and precision of tennis or the lightning-fast reflexes of badminton, these sports keep me physically active while sharpening my hand-eye coordination and tactical thinking! 💪⚡

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Resume

Education

  1. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

    B. Tech (Data Science)
    8.52 CGPA
    2021 — 2025

    🎓 My time at Manipal has been nothing short of extraordinary! Friends from Smart India Hackathon (SIH) winners to brilliant startup founders, I’ve been surrounded by innovators. And let’s not forget the awe-inspiring folks from Asia’s best rocket club and India’s best Mars rover club—talk about shooting for the stars! 🚀 Oh, and with a minor in Healthcare, I’ve also explored how tech can make lives better. 🩺✨

Experience

  1. 🚀

    Turing 🚀

    Pod Lead
    October, 2025–Present

    ◦ Leadership & Coordination 🧑‍💼: Leading a team of trainers and peer reviewers at Turing to build advanced C++ and Python programming tasks, directly enhancing the capabilities of Large Language Models in Competitive Programming.
    ◦ Task Development & Review 📝: Designing, delegating, and peer-reviewing real-world coding tasks and challenges to push model boundaries.
    ◦ Talent Growth 🌱: Mentoring team members, organizing knowledge sessions, and establishing quality benchmarks across projects.
    ◦ Strategic Impact 🚀: Ensuring the delivery of scalable, diverse, and high-quality dataset contributions that elevate LLM performance in real-world scenarios.

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    LLM Python Developer
    September, 2024–October, 2025

    ◦ Global AI Innovation 🌍: Working with world-class engineers across continents to fine-tune AI models for tech giants like Apple 🍎, ByteDance, Microsoft 💻, and Alibaba.
    ◦ Model Development 🎯: Building and optimizing LLMs for programming assistance 💻, image OCR 📸, logical puzzles 🧩, and testing frameworks ✅.
    ◦ Full-Stack AI ⚙️: Using Python 🐍, C++, JavaScript, Git, and Docker 🐳 to create production-ready AI solutions that process massive datasets.
    ◦ International Collaboration 🤝: Thriving in a global environment, learning from talented developers worldwide 🗺️.

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    SwissFEL, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland 🇨🇭

    High Level Application Developer (Intern)
    April, 2025-July, 2025

    ◦ World-Class Research ⚡: Working alongside brilliant physicists on SwissFEL, one of the world's most sophisticated Free Electron Laser systems 🔬.
    ◦ Neural Network Innovation 🧠: Applied a transformer-based approach for 4D phase space reconstruction, improving beam diagnostics with superior accuracy 📈.
    ◦ Automation & Efficiency 🚀: Built an intelligent sequencer that automates machine configurations, reducing manual intervention and enhancing reliability 🛡️.
    ◦ Enhanced Diagnostics 📊: Upgraded Bunch Length measurement system with automated scanning and data acquisition for precise electron bunch characterization ⚛️.
    ◦ AI Support System 💬: Created an Excel-based chatbot for instant facility information access, streamlining operations and training 📚.
    ◦ Technical Leadership 💪: Successfully migrated PyRealta to Miniforge, resolving dependency conflicts and ensuring infrastructure continuity.
    ◦ Cultural Adventure 🌍: Explored Switzerland 🏔️, savored cuisines across Germany 🇩🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, France 🇫🇷, and Vatican City 🇻🇦 while forging lifelong friendships with brilliant minds worldwide 🌟.

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    Fischer Jordan 💼

    Data Analyst (Part Time)
    November, 2023-October, 2024

    ◦ First Client-Side Experience 🎯: Stepped into the professional consulting world—my first client-facing role that taught me the art of balancing demanding deliverables with academic commitments, managing real-world client expectations while excelling in studies 📚💼.
    ◦ Stock Volatility Model 📈: Deployed an automated system to monitor stock market volatility using custom-built scrapers, providing real-time insights for investment decisions 💹.
    ◦ Automated Review System 🔒: Developed a secure portal with user authentication, interactive dashboard, and privacy-enhanced review systems—delivering seamless user experience with robust security 🛡️.
    ◦ ShopTalkR Backend Enhancement ⚙️: Supercharged SQL Engine with advanced prompt engineering and implemented WebSocket-based notifications for real-time communication 💬.
    ◦ Market Intelligence & Strategy Optimization 📊: Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis and delivered actionable recommendations for product enhancements, driving strategic business growth 🚀.

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    Bolt IoT ⚡

    Deep Learning Intern
    June, 2023-July, 2023

    ◦ First Industry Exposure 🌟: My very first internship—the gateway that opened my eyes to how the tech industry operates, how teams collaborate, and how theoretical concepts transform into real-world applications 💡. A foundational experience that ignited my professional journey!
    ◦ Intruder Detection System 🔐: Built an intelligent security system integrating face recognition 👤 with IoT-based alerts for automated security and attendance management—bringing together hardware and software in perfect harmony 🤖.
    ◦ Face Detection Component 📸: Implemented cutting-edge face detection technology to manage user databases and automate entry/exit logs, streamlining organizational security operations 🚪✅.

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Position of Responsibility

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    IE E&C Student Chapter 🎓

    Technical Head
    2023-24

    ◦ Three-Year Leadership Journey 🚀: Started as an enthusiastic first-year student joining IE E&C and multiple clubs, eager to explore college life. Began as a Working Committee member, learning the ropes of event management and team collaboration 🤝.
    ◦ Progressive Growth Path 📈: Promoted to Management Committee member in second year, then earned the Technical Head position in third year—a testament to dedication and continuous learning throughout my undergraduate journey 🌟.
    ◦ From Participant to Organizer 🎯: Came full circle—secured 3rd prize 🥉 in Integrathon during my first year, then led and managed the same competition as an organizer in my 2nd and 3rd years, mentoring juniors to avoid the mistakes we made at their age 💡.
    ◦ Championship Success 🏆: Led our team to victory at BITS Goa Tech Fest, competing against talented students from premier institutions—a proud moment showcasing our technical prowess and teamwork 💪.
    ◦ Memorable Experiences 🎉: Organized numerous technical competitions, workshops, and events that created lasting memories with friends while developing leadership, communication, and technical skills—the club became my second home on campus 🏠✨.

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    DeepLearning.ai 🧠

    Mentor
    2023-24

    ◦ Global Teaching Experience 🌍: Mentored aspiring AI practitioners from across the globe, guiding students through complex neural networks and natural language processing concepts—bridging the gap between theory and practical understanding 📚.
    ◦ Learning from the Best 💎: Connected with industry leaders and field experts who are shaping the future of AI—absorbing diverse perspectives on how neural networks and language models are evolving and being applied worldwide 🚀.
    ◦ Intellectual Enrichment 🔬: While not always "fun" in the traditional sense, the experience filled my brain with invaluable insights for developing sophisticated AI models, understanding different learning approaches, and appreciating how people from various backgrounds grasp machine learning concepts 💭.
    ◦ Bidirectional Growth 🔄: Teaching others deepened my own understanding—explaining complex concepts reinforced fundamentals and exposed knowledge gaps, making me a better AI developer and communicator in the process 📊.

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Specialization

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Data Analytics

Google

🎯 Foundation Building: My first step into the data world! This course gave me the essential toolkit to understand data patterns, create meaningful visualizations, and make data-driven decisions. Think of it as learning the ABCs before writing poetry! ✨

SQL R Tableau
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Deep Learning

Deeplearning.ai

🚀 Math Behind the Magic: Ever wondered how neural networks actually work? This course peeled back the curtain to reveal the mathematical wizardry behind AI! From backpropagation to gradient descent - I learned why AI models think the way they do! 🤖

TensorFlow PyTorch Neural Networks
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AI in Medicine

Deeplearning.ai

💊 Healing with Code: Where technology meets healthcare! This course taught me how to tackle the unique challenges of medical data - from handling patient privacy to dealing with imbalanced datasets. Now I can build AI that actually helps save lives! 🩺

Medical Imaging Healthcare AI Ethics
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My skills

HTML CSS JavaScript TypeScript Python C++ R Tableau Power BI
HTML CSS JavaScript TypeScript Python C++ R Tableau Power BI
Tensorflow PyTorch Sklearn Django React Next.js Node.js Flask FastAPI
Tensorflow PyTorch Sklearn Django React Next.js Node.js Flask FastAPI
FrontEnd Backend Full Stack Data Analysis Data Visualization Machine Learning Deep Learning
FrontEnd Backend Full Stack Data Analysis Data Visualization Machine Learning Deep Learning
Problem Solving Conversation Teamwork Mentoring Management Leadership Collaboration Creativity
Problem Solving Conversation Teamwork Mentoring Management Leadership Collaboration Creativity

Portfolio

🚀 These are from the beginning of my Data Science journey 📊

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I have done a lot more than this! Want to check out all my work? Connect with me to know more about my latest works and projects! Let's create something amazing together! ✨

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  • German A1

    6th Jan, 2024

    I am currently on a 120 days streak on learning German in Duolingo. I have learned several german words and now if I go to any restaurant I can order food in German, if I am at a Railways station I can book a ticket for me. I can get a rough idea of what someone is talking in German. Hope this year also I continue my learning process.

  • Chess

    6th Jan, 2024

    I played chess a lot last year. I played around 1400 games of chess and won and lost half of them and a few draw. In the classroom during the lectures or, while getting bored and played blitz. It took a lot of brain power. You don't feel like doing anything after playing a chess game. If you loss you want to play again and win and you win you want to continue. It just never ends. While by the end sem exams I had to leave it as it became kind of an addiction to me.

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