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Jaya Prasad Reddy Guthi

Madison,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable CS graduate student successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet desired goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Manager

Unbox BLR
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Managed seven small live music events, working closely with artists, sound engineers, light engineers, and venue staff.
  • Logistics and Hospitality: Handled logistics, hospitality, and technical challenges, ensuring smooth execution of events.
  • Event Promotion: Promoted events through social media and community outreach, leading to good turnouts.

Software Engineer 2

Microsoft
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Event Management: Organized and managed three large-scale events for 150-200 participants, including logistics, scheduling, and communication.
  • Event Host: Regularly organized trivia and fun game nights involving music, movies, and pop culture for my team and org.
  • On-Call Expertise: Managed critical on-call scenarios in the Azure SQL DB team, communicating effectively with customers, engineers, and leadership to resolve database issues and outages.
  • Mentorship: Mentored interns and new hires, facilitating their onboarding and ensuring their success in the team.
  • Communication: Drafted and distributed event-related communications, including emails, reminders, and logistical details.

Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Team Engagement: Hosted and coordinated virtual fun events, ensuring high participation and engagement across the team. Developed content that fostered a sense of community and inclusivity, ensuring everyone felt involved and valued.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2026

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India
06.2019

Skills

  • Leadership: Demonstrated through organizing and managing large-scale events at Microsoft, mentoring interns and new hires, and taking an active role in campus engagement and event hosting
  • Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, including logistics, scheduling, and communication for events, as well as handling the intricacies of live music event management
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, as shown by effective communication during on-call situations at Microsoft, drafting event-related communications, and creating inclusive content that fosters team engagement
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in essential tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and programming, enabling effective execution of tasks and projects
  • Event Management: Experience in planning, organizing, and promoting various types of events, both virtual and in-person, demonstrating a thorough understanding of event logistics and audience engagement
  • Presentation Skills: Skilled in delivering presentations and facilitating discussions, making complex information accessible and engaging to diverse groups

Timeline

Event Manager

Unbox BLR
10.2023 - 07.2024

Software Engineer 2

Microsoft
11.2021 - 08.2024

Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies
07.2019 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

RV College of Engineering
Jaya Prasad Reddy Guthi