Aspiring Software Engineer with AI & Cloud Focus

Connor West

Chicago, IL

708-***-**** · **********@*****.*** · linkedin.com/in/westconn · github.com/westconn24 Education

University of Illinois at Chicago Aug. 2022 - Dec 2025 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA 3.94/4.00 Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Concurrent Programming, Software Design, Software Development, Systems Programming, Computer Design, Game Design, Machine Organization Experience

Technology Consulting Intern Grant Thornton Advisors LLC June 2025 - Aug 2025

• Co-authored enterprise M365 Copilot training and documentation, supporting the onboarding of 14,500+ employees to AI-driven productivity tools.

• Developed AI sales assistant and automated workflows using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Automate, reducing manual research time by 90%.

• Partnered with IT, business architecture, and data governance teams to enhance digital transformation initiatives and streamline enterprise processes.

AI Education Intern Oak Lawn Public Library June 2024 - Aug 2024

• Designed and deployed a local AI chatbot using Python and OpenAI API, improving accessibility for first-time AI learners.

• Integrated AI tools into existing digital literacy programs, improving engagement among 12+ weekly participants.

• Delivered hands-on workshops on prompt engineering, AI safety, and automation basics for community learners. Security Officer Blue Line Security Solutions July 2022 - Present

• Implemented and enforced site-wide safety protocols across 3 multi-billion-dollar client facilities, reducing security incidents by 70%.

• Supervised and trained 45+ new officers, standardizing onboarding and compliance procedures. Technical Skills

Languages: C++/C, Python, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, Go, C#, Swift, R Tools: AWS, Azure ML, Azure Dev Ops, Git, VS Code, Lean IX, UNIX, Figma, IntelliJ, Anaconda, Unity 3D, Power Automate, Copilot Studio

Libraries: PyTorch, Tensorflow, Flask, ReactJS, JavaFX, Catch2, Tailwind CSS, JUnit, pandas, NumPy, Microsoft Graph API

Projects

AI Sales Outreach Assistant Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, GPT-4 July 2025

• Built AI automation that identifies and contacts potential contractors, targeting opportunities worth $100M–$1B.

• Integrated Microsoft Graph APIs with internal databases to cross-reference business opportunities and client relationships.

• Increased sales research efficiency by 90% via automated prospect discovery and personalized communication generation.

• Delivered proof-of-concept demonstrating 90% reduction in business development research time. log-A-plant Python, Flask, AWS, mySQL, React, JavaScript, Tailwind, Open AI February 2025 3rd Place SparkHacks Hackathon - John Deere Track

• Built full-stack garden management platform enabling users to track, schedule, and optimize plant care using AI-driven suggestions.

• Designed RESTful Flask APIs handling CRUD operations for plant records, watering schedules, and logs.

• Deployed application via AWS EC2 and RDS, ensuring scalability and uptime.

• Achieved 3rd Place – John Deere Track, SparkHacks Hackathon 2025 for innovation and functionality.

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