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About Me

Bolton, Manchester
Zaccaria Harda headshot

IT Student | SaaS Founder | Cybersecurity Aspirant

I'm a motivated IT student passionate about backend development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. I balance academics, entrepreneurship, and fitness — running a successful SaaS business that's generated over 0K in revenue, while maintaining top performance in my studies.

Backend Development

Scalable systems & API architecture

Cybersecurity

Ethical hacking & threat detection

Cloud Technologies

Infrastructure setup & scaling

Entrepreneurship

Creating & scaling SaaS products

Python, JavaScript, SQL
English, Italian, Arabic

Fitness Journey

Fitness photo

Strength Beyond the Screen

Fitness is more than a routine—it's the foundation of my mindset. Whether I’m lifting, running, or keeping a clean diet, training builds the discipline and focus I bring into cybersecurity and software development. Staying fit helps me stay sharp, consistent, and ready to tackle high-pressure challenges, both physically and mentally.

My Journey

Sales Account Executive

Dec 2024 – Present

Network Pro

Deployed AI-powered chatbots to enhance client acquisition and scale operations. Automated lead generation and support systems, cutting costs and response times. Delivered real-time analytics that boosted client retention by 20%.

AI Chatbots Automation Analytics

Cybersecurity Intern

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Mastercard (Virtual Experience)

Designed phishing simulations and explored real-world cybersecurity workflows. Strengthened skills in threat awareness, data analysis, and communication, while learning how technical and non-technical roles collaborate to protect enterprises.

Phishing Simulation Threat Analysis

Cybersecurity Analyst

Nov 2024

Fujitsu Sprint Program

Acted as a cybersecurity specialist defending utilities from attacks. Gained practical experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure and applied team-based strategies to mitigate cyber risks.

Infrastructure Security Team Leadership

Junior Developer

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Barclays Virtual Taster

Designed and structured a database for a to-do list app. Gained hands-on experience with data modeling, schema design, and technical decision-making in software development.

Database Design SQL

Founder & Lead Developer

Mar 2022 – Present

Lantern.lol

Built and scaled a SaaS business focused on automation and analytics. Managed development, customer service, and marketing in three languages. Continuously optimized processes and maintained service quality.

SaaS Multilingual Support Process Improvement

Data Collector & Ops Assistant

Jan 2023 – Present

Family Vehicle Import Business

Managed vehicle inventory systems and analyzed market trends across Japan, UAE, and Nigeria. Streamlined data collection and purchasing operations to support business growth.

Inventory Market Analysis Ops Support

Product Design Intern

Jun 2022 – Jul 2022

Samsung Electronics

Contributed to design, concept refinement, and prototyping in a real-world tech environment. Developed creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail on global product teams.

Design Creativity

Assistant Mechanic

Jun 2022

Mr Diagnostic

Supported diagnostics and electronic fault repairs on vehicles. Developed strong discipline, hands-on technical skills, and exposure to IT tools in automotive repair.

Diagnostics Tech Tools

Participant

Oct 2021 – Dec 2021

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK

Trained under UEFA-certified coaches, developing football technique, communication, and strategic awareness in a highly competitive international environment.

Teamwork Discipline

My Projects

Web Developer Agent

AI-powered assistant that helps with web development tasks, offering code suggestions, debugging help, and best practice recommendations.

AI Assistant Web Development Code Generation
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Mental Arithmetic App

Mobile application for children built in MIT App Inventor offering randomized arithmetic problems with level-based timers and progress tracking.

MIT App Inventor Education Gamification

Lantern.lol

Live SaaS product offering time-saving automation tools for creators and businesses, with web development, UI/UX, and Stripe payments.

SaaS Automation Stripe

Vehicle Import Ops Dashboard

Internal system to clean, reconcile, and analyze vehicle data from suppliers in Japan, UAE, and Nigeria, improving buying decisions.

Data Analysis Dashboard Market Trends

Technical Skills

Programming

Python Advanced
JavaScript Advanced
SQL Intermediate
MIT App Inventor Intermediate

Web & Cloud

Firebase Advanced
Docker Intermediate
Kubernetes Intermediate
Node.js Advanced
Next.js Intermediate
GitHub Advanced

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacking Intermediate
NIST Intermediate
ISO 27001 Intermediate
Phishing Detection Intermediate
Vulnerability Tools Intermediate

Tools & Soft Skills

Google Analytics Advanced
Microsoft 365 Advanced
Canva Advanced
Stripe Advanced
CRM Systems Advanced
Teamwork Advanced
Multilingual Advanced

My Education

BTEC Level 3 IT

Predicted DDD*

Bolton Sixth Form College
2021 - 2023

Programming Networking Cybersecurity

9 GCSEs

Including Maths, Science, Italian

Eden Boys' School
2016 - 2021

Maths: 6 Science: 6-6 Italian: 9

Certifications & Enrichment

Cisco Certified Ethical Hacker

Cisco
2025

Penetration Testing Security Auditing

Google Foundations of Cybersecurity

Google
2025

IT Security Risk Management

CyberSec First Responder

CyberSec
2024

Incident Detection Response Techniques

IBM Cybersecurity Careers

IBM
2025

Security Operations Cloud Security

Google Foundations: Data

Google
2025

Data Management Data Analysis

Coursera Foundations of Cybersecurity

Coursera
2025

Core Concepts Best Practices

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Based in Manchester, UK

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