Software Developer

Gal Ben-Shushan

Los Angeles, CA ***** New York, NY 10003 323-***-**** *************@***.*** https://github.com/gbs278 EDUCATION

New York University, College of Arts and Science Expected May 2022

• B.A., Computer Science; Minor in Business Studies

• GPA: 3.5/4.00

• Relevant Coursework: Stats & Regression for Business, Intro to Micro & Macroeconomics, Principles of Financial Accounting, Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Systems Organization, Basic Algorithms

• Relevant Projects: University Course Registration System (Java); SKILLS

Python (Expert), Java (Proficient), HTML (Familiar), Go (Familiar), Linux (Familiar) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRSEE Consulting, Python Developer Intern, Remote June 2020 – August 2020

• Integrated Slack with Mac, Linux, and Windows resulting in increased efficiency in the remote environment.

• Created a Python program that identified and reported network vulnerabilities to customers.

• Programmed interactive HTML webpage to display quantitative and qualitative findings. Integrity Consulting & Risk Management, Summer Analyst, Tel Aviv, Israel June 2019 – August 2019

• Negotiated and tailored contracts to accommodate customers’ needs, averaging $3k/customer/month.

• Pitched company services to 40+ prospective customers and acquired 11 new customer accounts via follow-up presentations Academy Floors, Web Designer and Manager, Los Angeles, CA June 2017 – January 2018

• Increased Instagram audience by 900+ users by engaging followers through creative posts involving promotional activities

• Recreated website offering a simple user experience resulting in a 60% increase in orders (from 25 to 40/month).

• Organized inventory turnover of 8 shipping containers per month, decreasing handling time and improving efficiency. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Chabad House Bowery, President, New York, NY December 2019 – December 2020

• Led a 10-person Executive Board to manage and inspire a community of 300+ Jewish students.

• Coordinated 8+ events per semester averaging an attendance of 100 students from NYU, Baruch, and Hunter.

• Managed relations between student leadership, Chabad Staff, and community members, meeting with members weekly.

• Created a fundraising campaign during COVID-19 raising over $300k via 390+ participating donors for student activity funds. Executive Board Member December 2018 – December 2019

• Identified and met with underserved student groups; created tailored social events to help them acclimate to the community.

• Organized 8 co-hosted events with other clubs on campus, strengthening connections across multiple student communities.

• Coordinated 12 professional and social events, recruiting speakers such as hedge fund managers, philanthropists, and IDF soldiers to empower Jewish students to celebrate their identity. TAMID Group at NYU, Software Developer, New York, NY September 2020 – December 2020

• Worked with a team of 6 in order to develop a Natural Language Processing model for conflict detection in emails.

• Utilized python toolkits such as PyTorch and Spacy for the purpose of analyzing and simplifying email threads.

• Structured email files into readable formats, primarily as JSON files, in order to organize the priority of emails presented. Consultant February 2020 – June 2020

• Consulted for Okapi, an Israeli, AI real estate start-up, creating a market sizing analysis of commercial real estate property management in NYC as well as a COVID-19 risk mitigation program.

• Formulated a strategy for expansion into the U.S. market based on competitor pricing research and market conditions.

• Presented proposed strategy, analysis, and recommendations to 40+ student consultants. Education Member September 2019 – December 2019

• Selected for a competitive 9-week program teaching the fundamentals of consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship.

• Participated in the TAMID National Case Competition and created a B2B-based strategy for an Israeli winery. Strategy included recommendations to increase consumer interest through various marketing tactics. INTERESTS

Languages: English (Native), Hebrew (Native)

Interests: basketball; playing guitar; L.A. Lakers; volunteering at soup kitchens; hosting meals

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