Harsh Kataria

Listener Learner Maker
Explorer. Tinkerer.
Ex-Cisco
Systems Thinking
Social Innovation
Carnegie Mellon University
Patent Holder
Metrics Mindset
Resilience
Computer Science Engineer
Product Manager
Builder
Ask me how I used EEG to control a wheelchair
Ask me how I scaled an AI SaaS product to 17,000+ devices
Ask me what Ghughukhan taught me about building from the ground up
Ask me about Futures Thinking
Ask me how big a wind tunnel fan is
Ask me how big IEEE is
Ask me how I used EEG to control a wheelchair
Ask me how I scaled an AI SaaS product to 17,000+ devices
Ask me what Ghughukhan taught me about building from the ground up
Ask me about Futures Thinking
Ask me how big a wind tunnel fan is
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Manifesto

For years, I've been drawn to the intersection of technology and human potential, from enterprise AI systems to grassroots empowerment. I believe in building with purpose — not just what works, but what matters. In asking better questions, before designing better answers. In seeing systems where others see screens, and stories where others see specs.


Empathy is my method. Curiosity is my fuel. Systems thinking is my lens. And clarity is my craft.


This portfolio is not just what I've done —
It's how I think. It's why I build.
It's my climb of curiosity.

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Harsh Kataria

Climb of Curiosity

Consulting Engineer - Product Owner

Experience

Cisco • Aug 2021 – Aug 2024 • Gurgaon, India

"Ask me how I scaled an AI SaaS product 5x across 17,000+ devices."

Led end-to-end development of Cisco's AI SaaS platform enabling predictive insights for service providers. Drove product lifecycle, defined requirements through 30+ stakeholder interviews, and built analytics dashboards tracking 15+ KPIs to improve engagement and satisfaction.

Tools/Skills: Python, REST APIs, Data Visualization, Product Analytics, Agile

Outcome: 5x adoption growth, 280+ hours saved per deliverable, 25% reduction in support queries

Product Intern

Experience

KNEX • Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 • California

"Wanna know how I aligned product, pricing, and GTM?"

Created data-driven roadmaps for B2B and B2C product lines, synthesizing insights from competitive research and customer analysis. Designed pricing and marketing frameworks informing business strategy for a $2M+ property management system.

Tools/Skills: Market Research, Product Roadmapping, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis

Outcome: Projected 15% revenue improvement across 3 market segments

Co-founder @ Wholesight — AI for Inventory Optimization

Experience

Wholesight • Dec 2024 – Aug 2025 • Mountain View, CA

"Ask me how I tested LLMs and Bayesian models to optimize restaurant inventories."

Built early-stage AI prototypes integrating multimodal reasoning to improve SMB inventory decisions. Conducted GTM validation, P&L modeling, and data storytelling dashboards for strategic pivots, leading to measurable engagement and positioning insights.

Tools/Skills: Python, Bayesian Analysis, LLMs, Meta Ads, A/B Testing, Data Storytelling

Outcome: 15% higher engagement from optimized GTM strategy

Honda HALO Predictive Maintenance (CSL Fellowship)

Experience

Corporate Startup Lab x Honda R&D • Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

"Ask me how I turned ML research into a $200K+ business case for predictive maintenance."

Drove AI productization of predictive maintenance for Honda's R&D wind tunnel by translating research models into business value. Bridged technical and operational teams to validate data pipelines and align ROI-driven metrics.

Tools/Skills: Applied ML, Business Modelling, Stakeholder Management, Strategy Design

Outcome: $200K+ annual savings projected for $124M test facility

Project Management @ AWS TypeScript Reasoning AI Platform

Experience

Amazon Web Services Capstone • Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

"Ask me how I led a 5-member team to build an enterprise-grade code reasoning AI-as-a-service."

Managed cross-functional delivery of an AI-as-a-service product for enterprise code reasoning. Owned roadmap, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder syncs aligning scientists and engineers toward a 15-week release cycle.

Tools/Skills: Agile, LLM Evaluation, TypeScript, Sprint Planning, Product Management

Outcome: Projected 30% improvement in developer productivity

Master of Science – Software Management (Product Management Focus)

Education

Carnegie Mellon University, Integrated Innovation Institute • Aug 2024 – Dec 2025

Graduate program blending product strategy, metrics, futures thinking, and financial modeling.

Bachelor of Technology – Computer Science Engineering (Minor: Electronics, Audit: Law)

Education

Bennett University, India • Jul 2017 – May 2021

Conducted deep learning and NLP research, published papers with ACL, and filed a patent for thought-to-text AI.

APJC Rockstar Award (Q3FY23)

Awards

Cisco • FY2023

Awarded for driving 30% reduction in customer support tickets and improving cross-team collaboration.

Connected Recognition

Awards

Cisco • 2023

Recognized for innovation excellence, customer satisfaction (CSAT 4.8/5), and community leadership through 'Delhi Talks Tech'.

Global Finalist – Babson Collaborative Challenge

Awards

Babson College • 2022

Among 200+ teams tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals with social impact solutions.

Patent Grant – Thought-to-Text Assistive Interface

Awards

Government of India Patent Office • Apr 2024

Secured patent for AI-powered assistive mobility interface using EEG signals.

Automated Thought Transcribing

Publications

Government of India Patent Office • Apr 2024

Patented EEG-based system translating neural signals into text for assistive mobility applications.

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Identification of Rhetorical Roles

Publications

Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) • Jul 2023

Implemented hierarchical ML models achieving 6% F1 improvement in legal document processing.

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BennettNLP at SemEval-2021 Task 5

Publications

SemEval-2021 • May 2021

Developed hybrid stacked-embedding model for toxic span detection, improving NLP classification accuracy.

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