Jiya Gorasiya
Storrs,CT
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
School of Computing, University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
08.2025 - Current
- Supported instruction of an introductory Python course by assisting students during labs and weekly TA hours.
- Graded assignments, labs, and projects with accuracy and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning.
- Guided first-year engineering students in debugging, coding practices, and core computational problem-solving skills.
Event Operation Assistant
University Events and Conference Service
Storrs, Connecticut
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw event operations, monitoring activities to ensure smooth execution.
- Set up and maintained AV technology, including projectors and sound systems.
- Coordinated with staff to resolve technical issues and support successful events.
First Year Experience(FYE)-Mentor
University of connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported first-year student transition through peer counseling, mentoring, and resource guidance.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance engagement, graded assignments, and provided feedback.
- Strengthened leadership, communication, and presentation skills while fostering a supportive environment.
Web Developer Intern
Appstane Technologies
Surat , Gujarat
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in front-end development by creating responsive HTML templates, CSS stylesheets, and JavaScript components.
- Collaborated with developers to build website features, design database structures, and write clean, efficient code.
- Gained practical experience in web design, debugging, and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Connecticut - 3.89 GPA
Storrs, CT05-2027
Skills
- Programming & Tools: Python, C, C, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git/GitHub, Firebase, Flask, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Technical Areas: Data Structures & Algorithms, Systems Programming, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity Lab, Web Development
- Professional Skills: Event Coordination, Leadership & Mentoring, Effective Communication, Time Management, Problem-Solving
Projects
ChatGPT Voice Project
- Developed a full-stack web app integrating OpenAI GPT API with Firebase Authentication and Firestore for secure, personalized user sessions.
- Implemented real-time audio recording, transcription, and AI-generated voice playback using Flask backend and JavaScript frontend.
- Built export features including PDF, ZIP bundling, and media playback, ensuring clean UI and responsive design.
- Collaborated with a team to manage tasks, testing, and deployment on cloud platforms.
Yale Quantum Hackathon – Wildfire Risk Optimization Project
- Designed a quantum-inspired optimization model to address wildfire risk management in Los Angeles, focusing on resource allocation and containment strategies.
- Implemented graph-based approaches for fire spread modeling and risk minimization using quantum frameworks.
HackUConn – Phishing Link Detection Project
- Developed an AI/ML model to detect and block phishing links in real time, enhancing cybersecurity and user safety.
- Implemented natural language processing and pattern recognition to classify malicious URLs.
- Collaborated with a team in a 24-hour hackathon, successfully building and pitching the prototype to judges.
Timeline
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
School of Computing, University of Connecticut
08.2025 - Current
Event Operation Assistant
University Events and Conference Service
08.2024 - Current
First Year Experience(FYE)-Mentor
University of connecticut
08.2024 - 12.2024
Web Developer Intern
Appstane Technologies
04.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Connecticut - 3.89 GPA