Reece Harris
Software engineer with a degree in cyber security, based in North West EnglandI build automation tools, security software, and web applications. My background is in cyber security and I work as a software engineer. I regularly work with Rust, TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I also enjoy low-level systems programming. I’m an active open-source contributor.
Skills
Experiences
Software Engineer @ CodeGalaxy
On-site, UKI have been the project lead and lead developer on several projects, including a large-scale warehouse management system, an event management and ticketing system, and emergency alerting systems. I have also worked as part of a team on several e-commerce sites, ranging from WordPress to Shopify, and helped create several dozen bespoke websites.
Founder @ DoodadLabs
I run DoodadLabs, a small web security team that builds security tools and automation designed to protect websites and web servers. Through DoodadLabs I develop systems that help identify threats, strengthen defences, and improve the overall security of web infrastructure used around the world.
DevOps @ Damage Inc, Esports
Remote, USAI worked as part of a DevOps team building custom forum features and moderation tools. I also helped debug server issues and assisted in maintaining the company’s online infrastructure.
Open-source Contributor
I actively contribute to open source projects, helping maintain and improve software used by developers around the world. My work includes fixing bugs, adding features, and improving existing codebases. Alongside contributing to other projects, I also maintain several open source tools of my own.
My Weekly Activity
Below is a weekly overview of some of my real-world activity, powered by automation.
Side Projects
Real-time Threat Intelligence Feed
doodad-labs/threat-intelligenceAn open-access threat intelligence feed that is free to use and updated hourly. The data is aggregated and maintained through automated workflows, leveraging a range of external services to ensure timely and relevant intelligence.
Per-to-per Encrypted File Transfer
pigeontransfer.comA open-source peer-to-peer encrypted file transfer tool built with Typescript and WebRTC. It allows users to securely share files directly between devices without relying on third-party servers, ensuring privacy and fast transfer speeds.