Aspiring Software Engineer with ML & DS Skills

********@*****.*** Zachary 908-***-**** Bellantoni linkedin.com/in/zachbellan

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD Bachelor of Science, Computer Science August 2022 - December 2025 Minor, Data Science

Coursework: Computer Systems (C), Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Algorithms, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Database Design SKILLS

Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, Rust, SQL, OCaml, MIPS Assembly, R, MATLAB Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, AWS, Linux, Tailwind CSS, PySpark, Pandas, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook EXPERIENCE

IntelliGenesis Columbia, MD

Software Engineering Intern June 2025 - August 2025

● Developed and trained generative machine learning models on structured datasets to support security research, reducing feature dimensionality by 42% while enhancing model performance through targeted feature engineering, hyperparameter optimization, and iterative evaluation.

● Applied supervised and unsupervised learning techniques using Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and TensorFlow to develop and evaluate ML models that enhanced predictive accuracy by 30% for internal research initiatives.

● Applied machine learning to anomaly detection and threat analysis, optimizing threat identification workflows and accelerating response to suspicious activity.

● Collaborated in daily stand-ups and Agile sprints to streamline project timelines and improve resource allocation.

JEI Learning Center Manalapan, NJ

Developer/Office Manager September 2020 - September 2023

● Designed and implemented an Excel-based tracking system that reduced curriculum preparation time by 75% and improved operational efficiency.

● Instructed students in Java programming employing diverse teaching methodologies tailored to individual learning styles.

PROJECTS

Flow-AI – AI Music Generation System

● Built an AI-powered music generation system using Python and TensorFlow to analyze beat structures and generate chorus melodies.

● Engineered data pipelines using Pandas and TFRecords to preprocess training datasets and improve model performance.

● Designed the architecture with planned deployment as a DAW plugin, focusing on modularity and scalability.

Video Game Database – Employee Gaming Web App

● Developed a full-stack web application using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL to manage and search gaming profiles.

● Designed RESTful APIs and responsive UI components to support filtering, search, and leaderboard features.

● Implemented modular front-end architecture and optimized database queries for performance. Java Snake

● Developed a Java-based Snake game implementing real-time input handling, collision detection, and dynamic rendering using Java Swing.

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