Project - Building workplace harassment prevention tools

Overview

Spot is a software solution designed to combat harassment and discrimination in the workplace, offering a comprehensive approach to harassment training in the #metoo era. The platform helps organizations create safer workplaces through:

• Lightweight surveys to identify areas of concern
• Anonymous reporting to enable early intervention
• Training materials to educate employees on proper workplace conduct

Reporting Tool

I built and enhanced the core reporting tool that enables employees to document incidents of harassment or discrimination anonymously. The tool needed to be:

• Accessible: Easy to use for anyone, regardless of technical skill
• Secure: Protecting sensitive personal information
• Anonymous: Ensuring reporters feel safe coming forward

HR Dashboard

I created and maintained an HR dashboard that enables human resources teams to manage all incoming reports. The dashboard provides:

• Centralized view of all reports
• Status tracking and case management
• Analytics to identify patterns and trends

Security Implementation

Given the sensitive nature of the platform, security was paramount. I implemented:

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adding an extra layer of security for all users
• XSS Prevention: Protecting against cross-site scripting attacks
• CSRF Protection: Preventing cross-site request forgery
• Brute Force Protection: Implementing rate limiting and lockout mechanisms

What I did