Undergraduate researcher

Spoorthi Koppula

Ashburn, VA ********.*******@*****.*** 703-***-****

EDUCATION

Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering Minor in Business Economics and Mathematics December 2026

• Relevant Coursework:Electrical Engineering Fundamentals II, Discrete Math, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra RESEARCH & WORK EXPERIENCE

Discover Financial Services – Sophomore Spark Program Riverwoods, Illinois Program Participant May 2025

• Selected for Discover’s early talent program focused on professional development in Technology & Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Corporate Functions through mentorship, workshops, and case-based learning.

• Strengthened skills in data analysis, strategic problem-solving, and business communication while collaborating with peers and Discover professionals to explore real-world challenges in financial services. The Data Mine: Raytheon (RTX) - Smart RF Signal Classification West Lafayette, Indiana Undergraduate Data Science Researcher August 2024- Present

• Designed and fine-tuned a YOLO-based deep learning model to detect and classify 5G and radar signals with over 90% confidence

• Developed a full-stack web application for real-time signal analysis and visualization using Flask, React.js, MongoDB, PyTorch, and Matplotlib, integrating backend ML inference with interactive frontend dashboards to support data-driven decision-making. Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fairfax,Virginia

Shadowing Intern Under Dr.Lonika Majithia- Senior Capstone Research May 2023

• Explored the backend architecture of EpicCare EMR, gaining exposure to healthcare databases, EHR APIs, and data schema design used for patient data management and clinical workflows.

• Observed the use of HL7 messaging standards, SQL-based reporting tools, and enterprise health IT systems to understand secure data exchange, clinical decision support, and patient record interoperability. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)West Lafayette, Indiana Head of Events Committee & Conference Scholar 2024-present

• Lead planning and execution of high-impact technical workshops, speaker panels, and networking events, fostering community engagement and promoting cybersecurity education across campus.

• Selected as a WiCyS Conference Scholarship Recipient, recognized for leadership and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cybersecurity and tech sectors. InnovateHER Hackathon West Lafayette, Indiana

Logistics Committee Member 2025-present

• Coordinated end-to-end logistics for a women-centered hackathon, including venue management, scheduling, sponsor communication, and participant outreach using tools like Google Workspace and Airtable.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and tech teams to ensure seamless event execution, enhancing participant experience and promoting innovation, inclusion, and technical empowerment. SKILLS

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, C, C++, C#, SQL, R, Assembly (x86-64)

• Front End Development: React, React Native, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Next.js, Figma, Canva, Web Development

• Back End Development: Node.js, Java, API Integration, Google Firebase (Authentication + Database), AWS (S3, MWAA, IAM), Microsoft SQL Server, Stripe API, Docker, Clerk API, Pinecone API, Groq AI API, App Development, Software Engineering, Vercel, Llama 3.1, Open AI

• Data Science & Machine Learning: Pytorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, SQLAlchemy, PyODBC, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Apache Airflow, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Redshift, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Statistical Modeling/Statistics, R, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), NoSQL (MongoDB), Apache Spark

• Tools: Microsoft Power BI, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Firebase, PyTest, Docker, Vercel, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git

• Methodologies: Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Project Management, Market Research, User Experience

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