# Harrison Shih

> Software Engineer

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/harrisonshih

Full Stack Engineer working at Stitch

Technologies I currently work with are React, Node.js, Express
Technologies I've worked with in the past include Java, C++, Wolfram Mathematica, Python

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Stitch (Open Source)
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Built a web application that helps developers migrate from traditional REST API over to GraphQL for its use of selective data which makes data fetching faster and more optimized for developers.

Used React to create the frontend for its ability to reuse components to be able to create multiple schema components while maintaining a seamless responsive user interface for a better experience.

Optimized application state management by implementing Zustand for its ability to streamline data flow between components using a store which helped to reduce chance of errors.

Set up an AppWrite database for its flexibility to be able to store and query data dynamically as well as its high availability to ensure users can always retrieve their data.

Used Tailwind to overhaul the design of our application which made it easier to design each individual component without having to worry about affecting other components making the development process more streamlined.

### Business Owner @ TCGplayer (an eBay company)
Jan 2018 – Jan 2023
Operated an online business that sold and distributed trading card games to a wide customer base domestically and internationally.

### Product Advisor @ Microsoft
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Worked with the Microsoft Hololens team to help showcase the product to clients by giving demonstrations and conducting comprehensive technology assessments to identify areas for improvement to the team.

Consulted with developer team to learn updates to software pushed out by company and helped to train staff in incorporating software for clients in store and online

### Software Engineer @ Classavo
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015
Used Wolfram Mathematica to build out learning software for E-Textbooks to help students better learn with interactive modules which increased student productivity in the classroom.

Helped re-design and create companies' web page using HTML, CSS, and Javascript which made it easier for clients to navigate through companies' platform.

Utilized Bootstrap for its extensive library framework to update the company’s selection page to help create a more seamless experience for users which helped to increase sales by 20% over a 3 month period.

Runner-up in Buffalo Sandbox | Semifinalists for 43North | Finished in Top 8 for Rise of the Rest Competition


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science
University at Buffalo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/harrison-shih007

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Last updated: 2026-03-23