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Hiya Kothari

Summary

Computer Science graduate (UC Irvine, 2025) with expertise in software engineering, AI/ML, and full-stack development.
Proven impact through research, internship, and projects spanning CI/CD, IoT, and cloud deployment.
Skilled in Python, Java, C/C++, React, AWS, and Docker, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer Intern

Sparx Labs
06.2025 - Current
  • Built a cross-platform educational app with integrated frontend and backend, enhancing scalability and user engagement.
  • Delivered responsive UI/UX with onboarding flows, profile creation, and interactive learning screens using Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI, and React.
  • Engineered secure backend with Firebase & PostgreSQL, supporting authentication, progress tracking, and real-time sync.

ICS Undergraduate Tutor

UCI
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Tutored 100+ students in Python, Java, and C++, raising pass rates by 30%.
  • Delivered coding reviews and strategies that improved student project quality and debugging efficiency.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Prof. Olivares's Lab UCI
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Built ML models analyzing datapoints, achieving 78% accuracy in predicting PFAS contamination hotspots.
  • Produced geospatial visualizations used in academic presentations and policy discussions.

Teacher Assistant

University of California - Irvine
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Mentored 80+ students in Python fundamentals and debugging best practices.
  • Co-designed assignments and quizzes that improved average lab completion rates by 20%.

Learner Assistant

University Of California - Irvine
09.2022 - 03.2023


  • Led interactive coding sessions for 100+ students in foundational CS courses.
  • Guided debugging and optimization practices, improving assignment quality by 25%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

University of California - Irvine
6 2025

Skills

  • Programming Languages & Frameworks:
  • Python, Java, C/C, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, Kotlin
  • Web & App Development:
  • React, Nodejs, Express, MongoDB, REST APIs, Firebase, Godot
  • AI, ML & Data Science:
  • Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation
  • DevOps & Cloud:
  • AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Linux
  • IoT & Systems:
  • Embedded Systems, Arduino, MQTT, OS (Linux), Signal Handling

PROJECTS

AI Resume Matcher (Python, Scikit-learn, Streamlit, Figma, OpenAI API)
Built a tool that scores resumes against job descriptions using NLP and GPT-based suggestions. Designed UI in Figma and deployed via Streamlit.

CI/CD E-Commerce Deployment (Node.js, MongoDB, GitHub Actions, Docker, AWS EC2)
Developed and automated a CI/CD pipeline for a MERN app with GitHub Actions and Docker. Deployed on AWS with rollback and error tracking.

Smart Garden System (Python, Arduino, AWS IoT, MQTT)
IoT-based irrigation system using sensors and AWS Lambda to automate watering based on real-time soil and weather data.

Library Management System (Java, MySQL, Swing)
Built a GUI-based application for book checkouts, returns, and inventory management. Used JDBC to connect to MySQL for dynamic queries.

Unix Shell Job Scheduler (C, Operating Systems, Signals)
Implemented a custom shell extension in C to manage foreground/background jobs, handle signals, and control process queues.

Timeline

Software Engineer Intern

Sparx Labs
06.2025 - Current

ICS Undergraduate Tutor

UCI
09.2024 - 06.2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Prof. Olivares's Lab UCI
06.2024 - 06.2025

Teacher Assistant

University of California - Irvine
09.2023 - 12.2023

Learner Assistant

University Of California - Irvine
09.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

University of California - Irvine

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