Hritik Raj

Computer Science undergraduate with hands-on experience in software development, debugging, REST APIs, database systems, and open-source engineering. Proficient in Java and Python, with experience in Spring Boot, ReactJS, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL, Git, Docker, Maven, and CI/CD. Strong foundation in SDLC, problem-solving, software maintenance, version control, and team collaboration.

LFX Mentee at The Linux Foundation (LF Energy) (2026-01 – 2026-05)

Open Source Software Engineering – OpenSSF Hyphae / Vert.x

• Maintained and stabilized a Vert.x-based Java backend by migrating hardcoded dependencies to a centralized Maven BOM, improving dependency consistency across modules.
• Debugged and resolved dependency management issues while improving project configuration and applying software maintenance practices in a collaborative open-source environment.

Core Open Source Contributor at NASA Java PathFinder (JPF) (2025-10 – Present)

• Debugged Java runtime, multithreading, and concurrency behavior in core components, investigating Recursive Join thread groups and memory deduplication mechanisms.
• Improved Java 11/17 compatibility by working with Nestmate access-control behavior and restructuring core build configurations.

Backend Developer at Google Developer Group on Campus AKGEC (2025-01 – Present)

• Developed and maintained backend APIs for community projects and internal developer tools using Spring Boot.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver software for community projects and technical events.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering – Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad (2023-01 – 2027-12)