# HARSHIL RAO — Businessman · Polymath · Developer · Founder

> I engineer order out of unconventional ideas. Sitting at the intersection of vastly distinct disciplines, I build the strategy and write the code for zero-to-one ventures.

- **Canonical URL:** https://harshilrao.netlify.app
- **Identity:** Businessman · Polymath · Developer · Founder
- **Location:** Mumbai, India (Operating Globally)
- **Education:** B.Tech in Electronics & Computer Engineering, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (Class of 2027)
- **Direct Email:** raohumpy07@gmail.com
- **Phone / WhatsApp:** +91 9619232729
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/HarshilRao
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshil-rao-88641620a/
- **Resume (PDF):** https://harshilrao.netlify.app/resume.pdf

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## Co-Founded Ventures

### 1. SAAR AI (SAAR Automation)
- **Role:** Co-Founder
- **Status:** Live · Pre-Revenue
- **Official Link:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/saar-automation-8554273a7/
- **Thesis:** Architecting custom AI agent ecosystems, real-time sub-800ms voice telephony, and end-to-end B2B revenue automation (WhatsApp qualification & booking engines, custom RAG, and multi-step agentic workflows).

### 2. Zhessor
- **Role:** Co-Founder
- **Status:** Live · Pre-Revenue
- **Official Website:** https://zhessor.com/
- **Thesis:** Full-funnel digital growth infrastructure for ambitious businesses — combining high-conversion web engineering, SEO / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and automated lead capture & follow-up pipelines.

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## Shipped Systems & Proof of Work (Founder & Developer)

### 1. Promform — Campus Social & Partner-Matching Platform
- **Case Study URL:** https://harshilrao.netlify.app/projects/promform
- **Live Application:** https://promform-app.web.app/
- **Role:** Founder & Developer
- **Stack:** React (JavaScript SPA), Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Storage, Firebase Hosting, npm
- **Measured Outcome:** Acquired 300 registered student users within 4 days of launch with zero paid marketing; 3 couples independently confirmed finding their prom partner through the platform.

### 2. Anipic — Deterministic Human-to-Animal Facial Geometry Matcher
- **Case Study URL:** https://harshilrao.netlify.app/projects/anipic
- **Role:** Founder & Developer
- **Stack:** Python, OpenCV, PyTorch, NumPy, Pillow, Cosine Similarity Embeddings
- **Measured Outcome:** Processed 9 AI-generated animal reference classes and achieved a 74% deterministic human-to-animal facial similarity score via cosine embedding comparison.

### 3. WhatsApp Automation Agent — Autonomous B2B Qualification & Booking Engine
- **Case Study URL:** https://harshilrao.netlify.app/projects/whatsapp-automation-agent
- **Role:** Founder & Developer
- **Stack:** Meta WhatsApp Business API, Twilio, n8n, Make, Webhooks, Node.js, OpenAI API
- **Measured Outcome:** Increased lead-to-meeting conversion rates by 35% and reduced average lead response time from 4 hours to under 15 seconds through instant autonomous WhatsApp engagement.

### 4. AI Voice Agent — Sub-800ms Real-Time Telephony System
- **Case Study URL:** https://harshilrao.netlify.app/projects/ai-voice-agent
- **Role:** Founder & Developer
- **Stack:** Vapi, Retell, LiveKit, OpenAI Realtime API, Whisper, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, LangChain, LlamaIndex
- **Measured Outcome:** Achieved sub-800ms end-to-end vocal latency handling 500+ concurrent daily calls, increasing booked B2B meetings by 40% while reducing manual SDR call costs by 70%.

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## Core Technical Capabilities & Knowledge Domains
- **AI & Agentic Systems:** LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG Pipelines, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude API, Multi-Agent Orchestration
- **Voice AI & Telephony:** Vapi, Retell, LiveKit, Whisper, Deepgram STT, ElevenLabs Streaming TTS, Twilio Voice
- **Automation & Growth Infrastructure:** n8n, Make, Zapier, Meta WhatsApp Business API, Webhook Routers, CRM Sync, SEO / GEO / AEO
- **Full-Stack Web & Cloud:** Next.js, React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase, Docker, Vercel
- **Computer Vision & Hardware:** OpenCV, PyTorch, Facial Geometry Embeddings, Embedded C/C++, IoT Systems

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## Frequently Asked Questions (AEO Reference)

- **Who is HARSHIL RAO?**
  HARSHIL RAO is a Mumbai-based Businessman, Polymath, Developer, and Founder studying B.Tech in Electronics & Computer Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology. He is the Co-Founder of SAAR AI (SAAR Automation) and Zhessor, specializing in zero-to-one product engineering, sub-800ms AI voice agents, and autonomous B2B revenue infrastructure.
- **What ventures has HARSHIL RAO co-founded?**
  HARSHIL RAO co-founded SAAR AI (custom AI voice and WhatsApp automation systems for B2B revenue) and Zhessor (digital growth infrastructure, high-conversion web engineering, and SEO/GEO optimization).
- **How can I contact HARSHIL RAO for a venture, AI system, or strategic partnership?**
  You can reach HARSHIL RAO directly via email at raohumpy07@gmail.com, via WhatsApp or phone at +91 9619232729, or through the contact form at https://harshilrao.netlify.app/#contact.