Software Engineer | Full-Stack Developer | Systems Architect

I'm a passionate software engineer with a unique blend of full-stack development expertise and systems-level thinking. My journey spans from designing custom hardware solutions for emerging VR technologies to architecting scalable web applications using modern cloud infrastructure.

• 🎓 Currently: Completing Computer Science degree at Washington State University (May 2025)
• 🔭 Working on: Pathways - Academic Planning Platform (Capstone Project)
• 🌱 Learning: Advanced system design patterns and cloud-native architectures
• 💼 Background: Military telecommunications with 4+ years of home lab management
• ⚡ Fun fact: I've designed and manufactured custom PCBs for VR hardware!

Capstone Project | Full-Stack Web Application

Tech Stack: Python, TypeScript, React, MySQL, Neo4j, Docker, AWS

• 🏗️ Architected comprehensive MVC-based platform for student academic and career planning
• 🗄️ Implemented dual-database architecture (MySQL + Neo4j) for complex data relationships
• ⚛️ Built responsive React frontend with TypeScript for enhanced developer experience
• 🔐 Designed Python REST API with authentication and role-based access control
• 🐳 Containerized with Docker and planned Kubernetes deployment on AWS
• 🏗️ Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform for reproducible deployments

4+ Years of 99.9% Uptime | System Administration

Tech Stack: Linux, Docker, AWS, Network Security

• 🖥️ Enterprise-grade home lab with containerized services
• 🔒 Robust security with SSL/TLS, firewall, and intrusion detection
• ☁️ AWS integration for backup, monitoring, and scalable resources
• 🤖 Automated deployments with Docker Compose and custom scripting

February 2018 - February 2020

• 🌐 Architected classified telecommunications networks (voice/data)
• 🔧 Managed IP networks, TDM systems, fiber optic, and microwave links
• 🔐 Implemented network security and access control for high-security environments
• 👥 Led cross-functional teams in critical system deployments
• 📋 Developed comprehensive telecommunications policies and procedures

🎓 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Washington State University | May 2025 | GPA: 3.31

📜 Certifications:

• National Infocomm Competency Framework Certification (Singapore, 2019)

class RitvikSharma:
    def __init__(self):
        self.role = "Software Engineer"
        self.languages = ["Python", "JavaScript", "TypeScript", "C++", "Java"]
        self.specialties = [
            "Full-Stack Development",
            "Cloud Infrastructure", 
            "System Architecture",
            "Hardware Integration",
            "DevOps & Automation"
        ]
        self.current_focus = "Scalable Web Applications & Cloud Architecture"
        self.fun_fact = "I design custom PCBs for VR hardware in my spare time!"
    
    def say_hi(self):
        print("Thanks for dropping by! Let's build something amazing together! 🚀")

me = RitvikSharma()
me.say_hi()

• 🔭 Current Project: Building Pathways - Academic Planning Platform
• 📚 Learning: Advanced Kubernetes orchestration and microservices patterns
• 🤝 Open to: Collaborating on interesting open-source projects
• 💬 Ask me about: Full-stack development, cloud architecture, or VR hardware!

I'm always interested in discussing technology, collaborating on projects, or just having a good conversation about software engineering!

📧 Email: ritvik.sharma@protonmail.com
📱 Phone: (509) 595-9898
💼 LinkedIn: Connect with me