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ANDREW MCDOWELL

Portage,IN

Summary

Seeking a software engineering internship where I can apply my programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and gain hands-on experience while developing impactful solutions

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineering Intern

StarPlot
Crownpoint, Indiana
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed database schemas for efficient storage of data from multiple sources.
  • Utilized version control systems like Git and GitHub to manage source code changes during development cycles.
  • Developed REST APIs in order to facilitate communication between different services.

Intern Software Developer

Hitachi
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed two key applications using Microsoft PowerApps to streamline company operations.
  • Printer Search Tool: Enabled users to locate printers and retrieve detailed information from across the building.
  • Dynamic Seating Chart: Allowed users to search employee seating, view employees on a map, and manage seat assignments.
  • Saved 100+ company hours per month by improving resource management and operational efficiency with my applications

Co-Founder

Gatekeeper
Portage, IN
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Designed and implemented a user-friendly website with a stat tracker and interactive minigame, serving 50 users via secure login credentials.
  • Implemented data retrieval and filtering logic using Firebase queries
  • Developed and maintained user-facing webpages using React and JavaScript.

Education

Computer Science - AI

Purdue University Northwest
12.2025

Skills

  • Languages: Python, C, Java, SQL
  • Web Technologies: Django, HTML, CSS
  • Tools: Git,VS Code
  • Other: Microsoft PowerApps, RESTful APIs

Projects

Developed a fully functional e-commerce website using Python, SQLite, Django, HTML, and CSS, implementing key features such as user authentication (login/sign-up), data queries, and internal messaging between clients and sellers. Collaborated effectively with team members via GitHub for version control.

Accomplishments

  • Particle Physics Group at Fermilab
  • President of FAANG software development club
  • ICPC (competitive programming club)
  • Varsity Esports

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Software Engineering Intern

StarPlot
08.2024 - Current

Intern Software Developer

Hitachi
05.2024 - 07.2024

Co-Founder

Gatekeeper
01.2021 - 04.2024

Computer Science - AI

Purdue University Northwest
ANDREW MCDOWELL