Hi, I'm Harasiddh AR

Software Engineer & Infrastructure Specialist

Final-year Computer Science undergrad passionate about systems, infrastructure, and backend development. Building secure, scalable solutions from the ground up.

View My Work

About Me

I'm a final-year Computer Science undergrad with a deep interest in systems, infrastructure, and backend development. My tech journey started young experimenting with game server hosting and evolved into a passion for building real, usable systems.

Over time, I've deployed self-hosted services like Immich, PufferPanel, and NextCloud behind secure, proxy-layered VPN tunnels (Xray-core + VLESS/VMESS), built captive portal login automation using Python, and configured OpenWRT on Raspberry Pi as a personal router.

I enjoy solving practical problems, automating systems, and understanding how components interact at a low level - from routing traffic to issuing wildcard SSL certs. While I continue learning more about backend architecture and DevOps practices, I'm looking for opportunities where I can grow as a Software Engineer.

9+

Projects

6+

Certifications

Education

B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India

CGPA: 9.16

Central Board of Secondary Education

Christ Nagar Central School

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

2020-2022

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

St. Thomas Residential School

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

2010-2020

Featured Projects

Xray Proxy Infrastructure and Network Obfuscation

Sep 2022 - Present
  • Set up and self-hosted a multi-protocol VPN gateway using Xray-core with VLESS+TLS and VMESS+Shadowsocks configurations
  • Integrated fallback routing via Dokodemo and NGINX reverse proxy for HTTPS masquerading
  • Configured automated SSL certificate generation with acme.sh using Cloudflare DNS API
  • Tied proxy infrastructure to multiple self-hosted services for enhanced security
Xray-core NGINX Cloudflare SSL/TLS
Architecture Diagram

Self-Hosted Server Infrastructure & Reverse Proxy

Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
  • Self-hosted services including Immich, Minecraft (via PufferPanel) with subdomain routing
  • Utilized Docker and Docker Compose for containerized deployment and network isolation
  • Integrated with Xray-core infrastructure for traffic routing with obfuscation
  • Managed dynamic DNS and SSL via Cloudflare API and automated cert renewal
Docker NGINX Cloudflare acme.sh

OpenWRT on Raspberry Pi 4

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Deployed OpenWRT on Raspberry Pi 4 as a portable WiFi repeater and personal router
  • Configured wireless and network interfaces for captive portal environments
  • Integrated custom Python-based login automation script for FortiGate captive portal
  • Developed startup/shutdown scripts for persistent session handling
OpenWRT Python Raspberry Pi Network Automation

Thrift and Thrive

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024
  • A platform for posting and reselling items, built using the Flask microframework
  • Account management powered by roles for differentiating user functions
  • Designed dynamic catalogue showing clothes listed by different users
  • Optimized for scalability with content caching to reduce server load
Flask Python Web Development Caching

AI Game Engine for Tic-Tac-Toe

Jan 2024
  • A game engine that plays tic-tac-toe based on minimax algorithm and heuristics
  • Supports Player vs Player, Player vs CPU, or CPU vs CPU modes
  • Added CPU vs CPU for simulation training and data analytics
  • Designed for future AI improvements and strategy analysis
AI agent Heuristics Game Development Analytics

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Java Python Bash

Infrastructure & DevOps

OpenWRT Xray-core acme.sh Cloudflare DNS Dynamic DNS

Frameworks & Tools

Flask Docker Docker Compose NGINX MongoDB MariaDB

Concepts

Design Patterns Server Administration Reverse Proxy TLS/SSL VPN & Proxy Protocols Network Routing

Certifications

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI Professional

August 2025

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations Associate

July 2025

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting

October 2024

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

October 2024

MongoDB Associate Database Administrator (FacePrep)

August 2024

Achievements & Organizations

Awards & Recognition

Medal of Distinction

2017-18 SOF National Cyber Olympiad

Zonal Excellence Award

2016-17 SOF National Cyber Olympiad

Zonal Excellence Award

2015-16 SOF National Cyber Olympiad

Class Topper - Rank 3

2014-15 SOF National Cyber Olympiad

Organizations

Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator

GEEKS FOR GEEKS VIT AP STUDENT CHAPTER

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

Competitive Programming Team

CodeChef VIT-AP Chapter

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

Interests & Hobbies

Tech
Music
Piano
Astronomy
Anime
Artists
Philosophy
Geopolitics
Political Philosophy
Economics

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or just having a conversation about technology and system design.

Location

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Website

mystichqra.me