Vinay Padala
Albany, NY *******@******.*** +1-518-***-**** linkedin.com/in/vinaypadala
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
• University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY)
• GPA: 3.71/4.0 (Current)
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering Aug 2019 – July 2023
• Vignan Institute of Technology & Science, India
• CGPA: 8.17/10
Higher Secondary Education (11th & 12th Grade) Jun 2017 – Mar 2019
• Sri Gayatri Junior College, India
• Score: 94.8%
Experience
Teaching Assistant, University at Albany Jan 2025 – May 2025
• Conducted weekly lab sessions to guide students through Java programming assignments for the course "ICSI 201 - Introduction to Computer Science".
• Assisted students in understanding key programming concepts and problem solving techniques.
• Led code reviews and assignment evaluations to help students identify logic errors and improve coding practices.
• Held office hours to clarify doubts and provide additional academic support. Computer Science Grader, University at Albany Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
• Evaluated JAVA programming assignments & projects for the course "ICSI 201 - Introduction to Computer Sci- ence," for over 60 students.
• Tested and debugged submissions in Eclipse IDE to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Automated grading processes using Linux shell scripts, improving efficiency and precision. Customer Support Intern, Sat Kartar Shopping Pvt. Ltd Sep 2023 – Oct 2023
• Answering client correspondences through email, social media, & by phone.
• Filing customer records, including contact information, purchases & billings.
• Conduct surveys and write reports based on customer feedback on products and services.
• Providing customers with clear instructions to resolve issues.
• Managing orders and ensuring their prompt delivery. Unity 3D Developer Intern, CompactGyan Pvt. Ltd Apr 2022 – May 2022
• Contributed to the development of an educational Augmented Reality (AR) application called 360XR Lab using Unity Engine, designed to enhance student learning through interactive 3D models and animations.
• Implemented animations and interactions to bring the educational content to life, making complex concepts easily understandable for students.
• Collaborated closely with a team of developers, designers, and educators to ensure seamless integration of ani- mations and educational content.
Projects
ClickNCart – E-Commerce Platform (Web App) link
Deployed and managed a full-stack e-commerce platform on Google Cloud using Cloud SQL and Compute Engine. Designed ER diagrams and entity relationships, then converted them into normalized schemas (BCNF). Imple- mented RBAC, triggers, and security views to ensure data integrity and access control. Languages: TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL
Tools: GCP (Cloud SQL, Compute Engine), MySQL, Git Bus Pass Authentication System using QR Code (Android App) link Developed an Android application that streamlines student bus pass verification via QR code scanning—addressing the inefficiencies of manual checks common in Indian transit systems. Designed a lightweight, scalable solution requiring no specialized hardware, leveraging Firebase for real-time data handling and authentication. Languages: JAVA
Tools: Android Studio, Google Firebase
Messaging Application using Blockchain (Web App) link Developed a highly secure web application using Ethereum blockchain for business communications, with a focus on protecting trade secrets during information exchange. Utilized blockchain technology to ensure data integrity, immutability, and cryptographic security for the exchanged messages. Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Solidity
Tools: Ganache software, VS code, Remix IDE
Facial Recognition-based Attendance System (Desktop Application) link Developed an automated attendance system using computer vision and machine learning for real-time face detec- tion and recognition. Achieved 95% accuracy using OpenCV’s LBPH (Local Binary Pattern Histogram) algorithm for reliable student identification. Integrated OpenCV’s Cascade Classifiers and LBPH FaceRecognizer for robust detection, real-time processing, and secure attendance management. Languages: Python
Tools/Libraries: OpenCV, Tkinter, NumPy, Pandas, VS code Escape through cubes (Unity Game) link
Developed an interactive game using Unity Engine where the player controls a car and collects green cubes while avoiding red cubes to achieve a high score. Implemented intuitive controls using keyboard arrow keys to navigate the car smoothly through the game world.
Languages: C#
Tools: Unity Engine, VS code
Technical Skills
Programming: Python, C, Java
Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS
Database: MySQL, MongoDB, Google Firebase, XAMPP, GCP (Google Cloud Platform) Tools: Android Studio, Git, MS Office
Soft Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Organization & Documentation
• Communication Skills
Certifications & Achievements link
• ORACLE Certified Foundations Associate
• CISCO: Programming Essentials in Python
• CISCO: Introduction to Networks
• TCS CodeVita Season 10 – Secured global rank of 1764
• NeoCodeathon July 2022 – Ranked among the top 50 participants
• GRE Score: 320 – Quants: 170, Verbal: 150, AWA: 4 Languages
English, Hindi, Telugu