Harshil Desai

Computer Science student with a strong interest in creative strategy, digital communication, and community leadership. Currently serving as Director of Hunger & Vision at the Leo Club of Kandivali Lokhandwala Township under Lions Club International and co-developing BuzzFactor Agency, a growing social media venture. Passionate about leveraging technology, design, and collaboration to create meaningful impact beyond traditional technical roles.

 Member, Board of Directors – Director of Hunger and Vision
Leo Club of Kandivali Lokhandwala Township (under Lions Club International) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Jul 2025 – Present

• Member of the Board of Directors under the Hunger and Vision department — two causes aligned with Lions Club International’s global mission of eradicating hunger and promoting better eye health.
• Supported and coordinated multiple initiatives during October Service Month – “Parivartan: A Month of Meaningful Transformation”, ensuring smooth project execution and active community engagement.
• Collaborated with project heads and team members to organize impactful food drives, health camps, and awareness activities across local communities.

Key Initiatives:

• Jalebi-Fafda Distribution (2 Oct): Festive food drive benefiting 110 individuals.
• Anaaj Daan (3 Oct): Essential grain distribution to underprivileged families.
• Eye Checkup Camp (8 Oct): Free vision screening with Bhaktivedanta Hospital.
• Dinner at Ghadge Maharaj Cancer Hospital (14 Oct): Meal service for 300 patients and families.
• Project Kalyan (26 Oct): Health camp & Anaaj Kit distribution for Adivasi communities.
• Meals for Mighty Hearts (29 Oct): Meals for traffic police and frontline workers.
• Plus several other drives under the Hunger & Vision portfolio promoting compassion, teamwork, and sustained community welfare.

Impact Summary:
8+ Projects | 1,300+ Beneficiaries | ₹1,15,000+ Funds Utilized | 187+ Leo Hours

Full Report: Samarpan – October Service Month
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIq272aK4Fu-qds8C-ogdPYB8_r1mdII/view?usp=sharing

Co-Founder & Social Media Strategist
BuzzFactor Agency | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Sep 2025 – Present

• Co-founded a social-media agency with three partners to provide 360° digital marketing and brand-building solutions.
• Oversee social-media strategy, content planning, and campaign execution across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms.
• Manage client branding, ad campaigns, post/reel design, and analytics to help businesses grow reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with the creative team to produce flyers, visuals, and unique content tailored to each client’s target audience.

• 3rd Place – Bombay Research Summit
  Awarded for the project "Self-Healing Rockets," exploring cutting-edge technology with the potential to reshape space exploration.
• Research Paper: "Blender as an Alternative to Architectural Apps"
  Published in the International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM).
  Explores Blender's role in architectural practice and research, emphasizing its capacity for immersive renderings, design iteration, and innovative concept exploration through parametric modeling and simulation.
  Keywords: 3D Modeling, Animation, Rendering, Texturing, Rigging, UV Mapping.

• Smart India Hackathon 2025 – AyurMitra - SVKM’s NMIMS MPSTME Ideathon Initiative
• Build and Grow – AI Hackathon 2025 -Google Developer Group (GDG) Cloud Mumbai
• LUMINAIRE 2025 – AI & LLMs Speaker Session - Google Developer Group (GDG) Cloud Mumbai
• ACE Hackathon – IETE-SF MPSTME
• Cyber Cypher Hackathon – Taqneeq
• HYPHEN Workshop – Google Developer Student Club (GDSC)
• National Seminar on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
• Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program – MasterCard
  Learned phishing tactics, designed phishing simulations, and analyzed outcomes.
• Cybersecurity Consulting Virtual Experience Program – PwC
  Conducted risk assessments, identified vulnerabilities, and implemented secure SDLC processes.

• Travelling
• Photography
• Gaming