Advaya Venbakkam she/her
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linkedin.com/in/advaya-venbakkam
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst (Bachelor of Science)
Exp. Graduation May 2026
Computer Science (Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences)
Computational Mathematics (College of Natural Sciences)
GPA: 3.826
Coursework: Data Structures (Java), Introduction to C, Computer System Principles (Data Representation in C), Algorithms, Programming Methodology (TypeScript), Introduction to Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Introduction to Computer Architecture, Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Reasoning Under Uncertainty, Discrete Math, Differential Equations, Statistics I, Web Programming, Social Issues in Computing, Introduction to Machine Learning, Introduction to Abstract Algebra
WORK EXPERIENCE
FileStride
Feb 2025 - Present
Front End Intern
Remote
Implemented UI updates using Vue to improve readability and increase accessibility across the site, enhancing overall user experience
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sep 2024 - Present
Undergraduate Course Assistant (UCA)
Amherst, MA
Taught 120+ students probability fundamentals and TypeScript, while supporting faculty with office hours, promoting supplemental resources, and grading assignments accurately
PROJECTS
github.com/advayav
Weather Application
Oct 2024
Developed a Python app to display real-time, location-specific weather data
Instant Messenger App
May 2024
Developed a C-language desktop app for three users to exchange prewritten messages in real time
SKILLS
Programming Languages: Java, Python, C, C#, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, React
Microcontroller Programming: ARM Assembly for Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense
Computer Skills: MS Office, CREO, GitHub, Docker
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Hack(H)er413
Assistant Head of Technology
Oct 2024 - April 2024
Co-Director
April 2024 - Present
Built a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and set up applications with Ruby on Rails for Western Massachusetts’ first all-woman and nonbinary hackathon
Leading a team of 20 people to coordinate and organize Western Massachusetts’ first all-woman and nonbinary hackathon
SIAM
Social Media Manager
Sep 2024 - Present
Managed social media accounts and created advertisements to promote club activities and events