Harsh grew up in India, studied engineering, and later found his true passion in design. After gaining hands-on experience at a startup, he pursued a master's degree in the U.S. to deepen his understanding of design concepts. A battle royale gaming enthusiast and pizza lover (who ironically believes in fitness), he also has a keen eye for photography, capturing breathtaking natural landscapes. Lately, he’s been diving into the world of cinematography in his free time.

Harsh earned his master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from UMBC, USA. During his studies, he served as a Graduate Senator and led G.E.A.R.S. as Chairperson under the Graduate Student Association, supporting graduate and Ph.D. students in their professional journeys. His passion for accessibility and user experience design led him to volunteer with the ACM SIGCHI conference as an operations team member since March 2019. Harsh thrives on brainstorming new ideas, embracing creativity with calculated risks, and fostering collaboration. An optimistic team player, he believes in inspiring and uplifting those around him to drive collective success.