SAKSHAM SHORI
ad5nd8@r.postjobfree.com +1-972-***-**** 13188 Juliet Way, Frisco, TX, 75035 LinkedIn Education
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
B.S Statistics & Data Science + Polymathic Honors Anticipated 2027 Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science (TAMS) 2022-2024 B.S Computer Science + Math (3.93/4.0), Residential High School Awards: Julian C. Stanley Award for Mathematical Aptitude ($1,250), Tom Weiner Leadership ($1,000), Air Force Award (1st)
Professional Experience
Student Investment Group (SIG) University of North Texas Junior Quantitative Analyst, Algorithmic Trading Sep 2023 – Feb 2024
• Created 4 live trading algorithms for analysis/comparison of the US Dollar and the British Pound.
• Collected data on the net Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exports, interest rate differentials, and inflation.
• Applied statistical probability and multivariable calculus to develop equations for real-time analysis.
• Notable tools used: MQL, MetaTrader5, VectorBT, C++. CloudDefense.AI Palo Alto, California
Machine Learning Intern, Security Threat Analysis/Algorithms Nov 2022 – Feb 2023
• Parsed, monitored, and analyzed over 7,500 JSON logs of private company AWS log trails to detect cyberthreats.
• Generated BERT-based machine learning models (4+) to detect vulnerabilities within a cloud network and protect customer data. Implemented within the company’s security detection system.
• Developed 50+ security alert tickets and profiles which aided in the model accuracy. Increased threat detection by 25% with 97% precision. Research Projects
Ethical Utilization of AI University of North Texas Researcher, Presenter, Speaker Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
• Implemented a scenario-based research design focused in understanding the use of AI by Generation Z in educational and social media settings.
• Applied linear/nonlinear statistical models and analysis to collect and understand responses from Generation Z population.
• Published short paper to the Workshop on Information Security and Privacy (WISP) Conference and International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) Conference. Leadership and Personal Projects
CyberSafe Web Application Oct 2022
• Created an app to showcase the most prominent cybersecurity threats in the top eight leading industries (healthcare, financial services, etc.)
• Implemented user-friendly user interface to learn about safe cybersecurity practices, threat predictions, and analysis on decades of company security breaches.
• Utilized tools such as Tableau, Streamlit library, and Python. Computer Science Organization / Cybersecurity Committee Apr 2023 – Apr 2024
• Organized hackTAMS, North Texas’s largest high school hackathon to promote STEM opportunities within underprivileged school districts and students.
• Obtained 10+ sponsorships, raised $6,000, and received 200+ participants.
• Mentored 45+ students in web/app development workshops.
• Held weekly meetings for cybersecurity committee for 10+ students; placed 371/3488 teams in world’s largest cybersecurity competition: CyberPatriots. Professional Development and Relevant Skills
Organizations: Business Organization, TAMS Investment Group, UNT Student Investment Group, Research Organization, Cybersecurity Committee
Technical Skills: C++, Python, HTML, CSS, Tableau, MetaTrader5, VectorBT, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI Certifications: Python Basics of Data Science (IBM), Python fundamentals AI and ML (WhiteHat Jr) Other Interests: Business Pitch Competitions, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Music/Dance