Sanchita Shirur
Los Angeles, CA ***** 213-***-**** adu1by@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/sanchitashirur github.com/sanchi-shirur4 EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering Los Angeles, CA Master of Science (Computer Science) August 2022-May 2024 Relevant Coursework: Analysis of Algorithms, Database Systems, Web-Technologies, Quantum Computing & Cryptography University of Mumbai, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai, MH Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering August 2018-May 2022 Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management System, Computer Networks CGPA: 9.8/10 Cryptography and System Security, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management and Software Engineering EXPERIENCE
Fincent Mumbai, IN
Software Engineering Intern February 2022-July 2022
• Developed an application to solve bookkeeping and accounting problems for small startups in United States.
• Collaborated with backend team in integrating APIs, performing web-scraping using puppeteer, optimizing system architecture to improve efficiency and incorporating Solana blockchain to include and perform accounting on crypto transactions. Octaloop Remote
Backend Developer November 2021-February 2022
• Built and optimized back-end for Binamite: A payment channel between freelancers and businesses where invoices can be paid for in proportions given by freelancer (FIAT + Cryptocurrency).
• Embodied RazorPay for secure FIAT payments, performed periodic testing and modularized the code base for better debugging. AVP Robotics Mumbai, IN
Software Developer (Part-Time) February 2021-January 2022
• Created and published a MERN website and a Mobile Application to render the 3D models and quote manufacturing cost.
• Researched and applied Three.js to render 3D models and extracting physical properties for cost calculation. LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Computer Society of India Mumbai, IN
Mentor July 2019-May2021
• Mentored “Automation using Python” workshop along with two other team-mates. The discussion covered fundamentals of Python, object-oriented programming, as well as various python modules and use cases in Automation and AI.
• Mentored a workshop on "Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking." for computer science department. The students were presented with various terminologies, installing Kali Linux, hands-on penetration testing and links to relevant resources. Computer Engineering Students Society Mumbai, IN
Web Development Head July 2020-May 2021
• Lead team in developing an online platform for students to organize and attend events.
• Involved in planning and organization of hackathon "Recursion 2020," followed by virtual hackathon "Recursion 2.0". ACADEMIC PROJECTS
When Machine Learning Meets Blockchain: A Decentralized, Privacy-preserving and Secure Design July 2021-April 2022
• Simulated a decentralized approach to train machine learning models using federated learning, homomorphic encryption and secret sharing. Coordinated with team-mates in development (flask) and publishing research paper based on acquired learnings. GrantéStudio July 2021-December 2021
• Created an incentivized charity system built on top of Polygon, OpenZepplin, Pinata using the MERN stack wherein donators will be rewarded with NFTs worth a percentage of donation and NFT artists are given a platform with lucrative partnerships. SKILLS
• Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Dart, PHP
• Framework and Databases: React.js, Node.js, Flutter, Django, Flask, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase FireStore
• Technologies: AWS, GCP, Azure, Adobe XD, Figma, GitHub, Microservices, Blockchain HONORS AND AWARDS
• Winner - DecentralHacks 2021 (Payment Track) Hackathon conducted by Octaloop.
• Winner of Prize Pool and Best NFTs- BuildIt Hackathon conducted by Polygon, India.