Aarthi Gurusami
Software Engineer
Education
DevBootcamp
Web Development and Software Engineering 2016
Syracuse University
BS Engineering with major focus in biomechanics 2011
BS Chemistry with major focus in biology 2011
Skills
Data and Analytics Tools/Languages
Python
SciPy
NumPy
Pandas
C++
Database Management
SQL
ActiveRecord
Cloudant NoSQL
Apache CouchDB
Project Management Tools
Git
AGILE / SCRUM frameworks
OnTime
Box
Web Development Tools/Languages
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Ruby
Java
Visual Arts
Adobe Creative Suite
Charcoal and Graphite
Blender 3D
Unreal Engine
Graphic Design
Activities
Aerial Silks · Performer
Rock Climbing · Competitor
Boxing · Competitor
SPCA · Foster caretaker
Summary

Software Engineer that boosted efficiency by 98% by modernizing systems with batch processing methods and data visualization. Proven interpersonal skills that increased profits by more than 75% in less than one year by promoting cross team collaboration and increasing client satisfaction.

Employment & Experience
Assist · 
San Francisco, CA
Software Engineer and Data Scientist
Sep 2016 to Current

  • Reduced processing time by 96% by engineering a batch processing system in Python and C++, scalable for up to 1 TB of data.
  • Reduced model error by improving data visualization by 90% through an interactive graphical application using the cross platform Qt development environment and QCustomPlot.
  • Spearheaded the database management architecture to scale for real time analytics of streaming data.

Dev Bootcamp · 
San Francisco, CA
Software Development Student
Feb 2016 to Jun 2016

  • Decreased processing latency and training time by 30%  in less than one week by using Scikit and NumPy in Python IoT system streaming over 10 MB of data in parallel. 
  • Redesigned Instagram to automate increased followers in less than one week by implementing batch processed sentiment analysis, scalable for up to 1 TB per user.
  • Focused on algorithmic thinking, agile development, and architecture/database design in 19 week intensive academic program.

Artist · 
San Francisco, CA
Freelance
Jan 2015 to Jan 2016

  • Increased profits by designing and building website and social network presence that employed SEO concepts, and ensuring 100% client satisfaction through milestone meetings.
  • Digital portfolio can be found here: http://aarthi.paperplane.io

561 Media, Inc. · 
Boca Raton, FL
Project Manager
May 2014 to Dec 2014

  • Increased profits by 75% in less than one year by overseeing 50-80 individual projects per month from  concept to completion.
  • Orchestrated the development of over 100 web apps and responsive websites by centralizing communication for a team of 16 full stack developers.
  • Increased client satisfaction by 97% by personally handling questions and conducting multiple milestone meetings as the main client contact.

Zimmer, Inc. · 
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trauma Orthopedic Sales Expert
May 2011 to May 2014

  • Increased profits by presenting mechanical engineering content to over 100 conference attendees.
  • Proven adaptability and capacity for communicating technical knowledge in high stress environments by providing product guidance in the Operating Room to orthopedic surgeons and staff.

Projects
MiniDriver- Self Driving Car

  • Seven day cross platform IoT project that functioned as a self driving RC car. 
  • Decreased latency and increased efficiency by using Python and parallel batch processing, while simultaneously interpreting streaming data. 
  • Project link: http://minidriver.herokuapp.com/

Artsy- Instagram Reimagined

  • Two day Instagram redesign that implemented sentiment analysis and automatically increased followers.
  • Project link: https://github.com/agurusa/artsy

Art Portfolio

  • Mixed media digital portfolio including both commissioned and personal work.
  • Project link: http://aarthi.paperplane.io/