Prasiddhi Upadhyay
Maryville,United States
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ITS Help Desk Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Troubleshot and updated laptops for students and faculty, ensuring optimized performance and proper network connectivity.
- Diagnosed network and projector problems, maintained printers, managed loaner devices, and set up workstations for staffs.
Summer Research Intern
Grow Pro Genetics
Hamel, IL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Built an automated SQL-based inventory system, later migrated to Microsoft Access, replacing a manual Excel process and improving efficiency.
- Assisted in research, data collection, and seed inventory management for the Soft Red Winter Wheat breeding program under strict safety protocols.
URCA Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted literature reviews on AI applications in resilience assessments and socio-ecological systems.
- Collected, analyzed, and filtered data using Excel for journal creation and research documentation.
STEM Student Ambassador
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted research on the impact of study groups in introductory math courses on students' mental stress, sense of belonging, and academic performance.
- Researched initiatives to improve STEM student success and contributed to the development of targeted proposals for the SIUE HHMI Inclusive Excellence Team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Minor: Mathematics)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2025
Skills
Programming Languages: C/C, Python, R, Rust
Web Development: JS, PHP, SQL, MAMP, HTML
Software Management: Scrum, Agile, Git, Jira
Soft Skills: Teamwork, Time Management
PROJECTS
- Graph3d | Rust
Developed a high-performance 3D Graph Visualization utility in Rust that parses multiple DOT files, computes graph deltas, and renders dynamic updates of complex network structures directly within the terminal environment.
- Web Scraping and Review Analysis | Python, Ollama
Utilized the Phi 3 model to scrape web data and analyze reviews across different product versions, identifying trends and insights.
- Website Development | MySQL, CSS, JS, PHP, and HTML
Developed a login and sign-up system with user authentication, storing user information securely.
Timeline
Summer Research Intern
Grow Pro Genetics
06.2025 - 08.2025
URCA Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
05.2023 - 07.2024
STEM Student Ambassador
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
05.2023 - 05.2024
ITS Help Desk Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Minor: Mathematics)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville