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Aaron Alakkadan

New York City Metropolitan Area,NY

Summary

As a Computer Science graduate of Syracuse University, my journey in tech is driven by a singular vision: crafting software solutions that drive business value and also create excitement to the users. I love coding in Python. Recently I added Terraform and AWS Cloud computing to that list. I also have an enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and machine learning fields. I am invigorated by the challenge of solving complex problems. My academic and project experiences have honed my skills, enabling me to navigate and contribute to the dynamic landscape of technology with agility and foresight.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineering Intern

Cox Automotive
North Hills, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Established a consistent method for accurately applying database migrations across various applications/services and multiple environments, leading to improved efficiency for the database engineering team.
  • Integrated Liquibase to manage database schema changes.
  • Implemented docker-compose for building Liquibase and database services.
  • Implemented CI pipelines for Liquibase and terraform validate workflows.
  • Automated dumping zero-base scripts, generating changelogs, and applying diff-changelog to synchronize development and production environments.
  • Configured terraform to establish ECS cluster with fargate task definition and executed Liquibase commands via ECS task.
  • Utilized Octopus to streamline the versioning process.
  • Utilized Rally as a scrum management tool in day-to-day operations.
  • Collaborated with other developers on coding projects in an Agile environment.
  • Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.

Team Member

Social Media Data Mining Project (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Gathered socioeconomic and cultural data utilizing GapMinder and YouTube APIs to enable analysis of global social and economic patterns.
  • Performed correlation analysis between YouTube sentiment and socioeconomic indicators, including happiness, literacy, and income. Developed predictive models to anticipate country-level conditions based on trending social topics.
  • Conducted sentiment analysis on YouTube data to map positive and negative public sentiment to socioeconomic factors such as life expectancy and freedom indices.
  • Created and implemented web scraping techniques for analyzing global cultural trends and interactions on social networks of users from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Contributed to data visualization and infographic design, presenting correlations between cultural trends & socioeconomic statistics to enhance the accessibility of complex data insights.

Team Member

Scroll Timer (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed Scroll Timer, an Android application with advanced features including task tracking, Firebase integration, Google Authentication, custom animations, and notification management.
  • Oversaw the development of Scroll Timer, an Android app designed to assist users in efficiently planning tasks.
  • Experienced in Android development, utilizing advanced features like Broadcast Receivers, AlarmManager, and custom view animations.
  • Integrated Firebase Firestore and Google Authentication to manage user data securely and efficiently.
  • Efficiently devised a comprehensive wireframe diagram in Figma that incorporated all stages of product development.
  • Utilized Kotlin to develop core features encompassing task filtering, timer management, and real-time data updates in Firestore.
  • Conducted regular stand-up meetings to monitor project progress.
  • Demonstrated expertise in coding and was among the most valuable team members in the project.
  • Managed project repository in GitHub and implemented pull requests with a streamlined review process.

Team Lead/Engineer

Java Web Server (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised engineers to develop a secure web server with authentication/authorization.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment maximizing each team member's strengths.
  • Developed a Java-based web server incorporating HTTP GET, HEAD, and POST methods, as well as multi-threading and logging.
  • Optimized web server by implementing authentication/authorization and caching functionalities.
  • Successfully enhanced server performance by implementing collaborative multi-threading and caching strategies, resulting in efficient handling of concurrent requests.
  • Led team in resolving conflicts and merging code from pull requests in the GitHub project repository.

Team Member/Engineer

AI Gomoku Project (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced gameplay of Gomoku using a sophisticated AI solution incorporating a minimax search algorithm and alpha-beta pruning technique.
  • Utilized advanced Python libraries like NumPy and SciPy to enhance computational efficiency in Gomoku games.
  • Implemented winning strategies for horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and anti-diagonal alignments in scoring functions.
  • Validated AI performance in competitive scenarios using a custom-built evaluation script, optimizing the AI's scoring function for superior outcomes.
  • Fine-tuned evaluation functions for optimized Gomoku AI performance under resource constraints, resulting in faster gameplay.

Scrum Master/Product Owner/Team Leader

SU Study Buddy (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led engineering team in the development of SU Study Buddy, a web application designed to assist students with their studies.
  • Led team in creating and organizing user stories on Taiga, ensuring adherence to agile development.
  • Responsible for devising an SRS Document outlining the product's processes with detailed diagrams.
  • Effectively used Git for version control, enabling efficient codebase management and collaboration with the development team.
  • Developed product using Python Flask framework, SQLAlchemy ORM, SQLite3 database, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Performed pytest-based integration and unit testing on the product.
  • Managed the hosting of the website on AWS.
  • A considerable number of SU students, exceeding 100 in total, utilized SU Study Buddy.
  • Conducted demos of completed work at the end of each sprint cycle.
  • Presented product at University open-house showcasing functionality and impact.

Team Lead/Engineer

Compression Project (SU Project)
Syracuse, NY
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organized and managed a group of individuals to successfully create a compression table that produces binary code for specified characters.
  • The goal is to create and construct the shortest and most efficient compression solution.
  • Executed successful implementation of the Huffman coding technique in Python for efficient encoding and decoding.
  • Optimized data structures for space efficiency in binary encoding.
  • Utilized Github for collaborative teamwork.
  • Managed project communication and actively engaged in problem-solving.
  • Participated in problem analysis and solution construction within a team setting.
  • Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.

Education

BS - Computer Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse
05-2024

Skills

  • Python
  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • C
  • Racket
  • Haskell
  • GitHub
  • Software Design
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Scrum Master
  • Liquibase
  • Rally
  • Docker
  • SQL
  • Shell Scripting
  • GitHub Actions
  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Octopus

Affiliations

Team Member|CUSEHACKS

  • Led and organized a 24-hour team product construction effort.
  • Attended a hackathon to acquire problem-solving techniques and IT skills.
  • Collaborated with diverse individuals and gleaned fresh perspectives from their innovative concepts.
  • Gained proficiency in Git version control and collaborative coding practices in a fast-paced team setting.
  • Effectively communicated project concepts and demos to industry judges, presenting technical features and business value.
  • Effectively managed time and resources to develop a functional prototype within 24 hours.

Team Member|WellsLink Leadership Program

  • Enhanced abilities in leadership, career preparation, diversity promotion, equity, and inclusion practices as well as health and wellness.
  • Engaged in workshops and discussions promoting cultural competence and social responsibility within diverse communities.
  • Contributed to community service projects as part of the program’s commitment to civic engagement and social impact.

Team Member|Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE)

  • Contributed as a member to enhance understanding of community engagement and values in STEM fields.
  • Attended regional and national SASE conferences to expand knowledge in engineering, gain career advice, and explore leadership opportunities.
  • Promoted cultural diversity and inclusion through participation in SASE events, fostering a supportive community for Asian scientists and engineers.

Timeline

Software Engineering Intern

Cox Automotive
05.2024 - 08.2024

Team Member

Social Media Data Mining Project (SU Project)
01.2024 - 05.2024

Team Lead/Engineer

Java Web Server (SU Project)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Team Member/Engineer

AI Gomoku Project (SU Project)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Team Member

Scroll Timer (SU Project)
08.2023 - 12.2023

Scrum Master/Product Owner/Team Leader

SU Study Buddy (SU Project)
09.2022 - 05.2023

Team Lead/Engineer

Compression Project (SU Project)
09.2020 - 12.2020

BS - Computer Science

Syracuse University
Aaron Alakkadan