Software Engineer
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Pleasanton, CA US Citizen
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VEDANTH CHINTA
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Exp. Graduation November 2023
• College of Information and Computer Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• 4.0 GPA Chancellor’s Award; Highest Merit-Based Scholarship
• Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Object-oriented programming, Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Microeconomics Delhi Public School, Hyderabad, TS Graduated May 2020
• Placed top 6% nationwide in the CBSE Boards, graduating High School with an aggregate of 93.6% (4.0 GPA). Certifications
• Python Data Science (DataCamp): Lambda functions, error-handling, default arguments and scope
• Cloud Computing (Coursera): Introduction to cloud, levels of managed service, deployment models
• 5 Star Proficiency (Gold Badge) in Java on HackerRank PROJECTS
Newsletter Web Application
• Created an E-Mail marketing subscription software for friend’s blog with Node.js, Express.js, Bootstrap, HTML
• Integrated Mailchimp’s API from Server-side via HTTPS POST requests
• Learned to deploy Web Applications on the cloud (Heroku) using Git Simon Game
• Leveraged JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS to create a fun, interactive version of the Simon game
• Implemented sound effects to increase accessibility for those with color vision impairment DNA Sequence Assembler
• Built a program using Java to assemble a sequence of DNA fragments into a coherent whole, thus determining the genetic code of an organism
• Implemented Greedy Algorithm on ArrayLists to find the optimal overlap between each DNA Fragment Bus Simulator
• Simulated the movement of a bus, guiding it along a jumbled network of roads
• Worked with Junit Testing and dealt with Exception Handling in Java Amusement Park Booking System
• Developed Management Information System (MIS) to automate a park’s ticket booking system
• Implemented Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to ensure successful querying of the backend database (MySQL) TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Programming: Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
• Frameworks & Tools: Java Collections, MySQL, Node.js, React, Express, jQuery, Bootstrap, MS Office, Git, Bash
• OS: Windows 10, Chrome OS
EXPERIENCE
Member, Microsoft Mentorship Program Pilot October 2020 – November 2020
• Selected by Microsoft as 1 of the 10 members from University for this Computer Science career development program
• Developed critical soft skills in the work environment such as self-efficacy, active listening, cognitive flexibility, and EQ Intern, TiE Young Entrepreneurs May 2018 - July 2018
• Collaborated with a team of 4 to address the issue of Fiscal Disability among the elderly
• Analyzed data using Pivot Tables in Excel, conducted surveys to lay out a feasible and impactful plan
• Prioritized customer feedback which boosted company’s User Experience and User Interaction Intern, Student Educational Technology Program (STEP) May 2017 - July 2017
• Selected for tech program at IIIT-H on Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
• Solved problems with the use of several strategies such as decomposition, abstraction and algorithmic reasoning
• Participated at various workshops at T-Hub, a tech start-up incubator to immerse myself into cutting-edge technology ranging from Renewable Energy to Fintech to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
• UMass ACM: Actively participating in the various workshops and events hosted on Data Science, Cyber security, ICPC
• Sports Prefect; founded and led the school’s 1st Chess club to Nationals (2017)
• House Captain; spearheaded weekly house meetings, resolved conflicts, encouraged teamwork and collaboration among peers. Guided junior captains with their responsibilities (2019)
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