Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Swostika Lamichhane

Roanoke,Virginia

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Media Channel

Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Developed a Java-based media channel system to manage and display metrics like likes, followers, and posts for various media channels.
  • Implemented data structures and object-oriented design to represent and manipulate media channel data (month, username, country, etc.).
  • Contributed to filtering and sorting functionality for improved user experience with channel statistics.

Traffic Flow Project

Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Designed and implemented algorithms in MATLAB to analyze traffic patterns and optimize signal timings.
  • Utilized MATLAB toolboxes for data visualization and simulation to model traffic scenarios and evaluate potential improvements.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to integrate findings into practical recommendation for traffic management.

Binary Bomb

Virginia Tech
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked on the Binary Bomb assignment, where I had to reverse engineer and debug a binary executable to diffuse the bomb by identifying and solving logical challenges.
  • Utilized C programming and debugging tools (such as VSCode and gdb) to trace the bomb's execution flow and analyze memory manipulation.
  • Applied knowledge of assembly language, binary operations, and memory management to pinpoint and fix errors in the program, successfully diffusing the bomb.
  • Gained hands-on experience with low-level programming and security concepts, enhanced debugging skills and understanding system-level operations.

TA Scheduler Web Application

Virginia Tech
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Developed a scheduling platform to streamline and organize TA office hours for professors and teaching assistants.
  • Built using Java Spring Boot with Maven and a responsive HTML/CSS frontend, implementing a 3-layered architecture (Presentation, Application, Data) and MVC design pattern to separate concerns for maintainability and scalability.
  • Enabled TAs to create, edit, and view their office hour schedules for assigned classes, while professors had broader editing access.
  • Managed login functionality with school credentials, protected routes, and user-specific scheduling views.
  • Completed over the semester using Agile methodology, with regular Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
  • Tackled early challenges by improving communication, breaking down complex user stories, and assigning specific roles within the team.
  • Delivered a final demo presentation, showcasing key features like role-based scheduling, weekly overlap detection, and future features like calendar integration and notifications.
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, Maven, Git

Education

Computer Science, Mathematics

Virginia Tech, College of Engineering
Blacksburg, VA
05.2027

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C/C, CSS, Java Script
  • Tools & Frameworks: Git, Eclipse, IntelliJ, VSCode, Spring Boot, Maven
  • Soft Skills: Problem-solving, teamwork, communication, time management

Accomplishments

Hackathon Participant

  • Participated in university hackathons where I built team-based software solutions under tight deadlines using Python and Java.
  • Gained hands-on experience in rapid prototyping, collaboration, and adapting to real-time challenges in a competitive environment.

Nepalese Student Association (NSA), Virginia Tech
Event Coordinator

  • Spearheaded logistics for cultural events such as Nepali Night and Welcome Night, attended by 200+ participants.
  • Booked event spaces on campus, managed venue permits, and coordinated catering and technical equipment.
  • Designed flyers, brochures, and digital marketing content to promote events across campus and online.

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), Virginia Tech

  • Active member in professional workshops, STEM career panels, and leadership development events focused on Asian-American students in engineering and computing.
  • Participated in resume workshops, mock interviews, and regional conferences to strengthen technical presentation skills.
  • Contributed to community outreach efforts promoting STEM education for underrepresented students.

Hobbies and Interests

Technology, Coding, Gaming, Traveling, Music, Dancing

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi

Timeline

TA Scheduler Web Application

Virginia Tech
01.2025 - 05.2025

Binary Bomb

Virginia Tech
04.2024 - 05.2024

Media Channel

Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 05.2024

Traffic Flow Project

Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 05.2024

Computer Science, Mathematics

Virginia Tech, College of Engineering

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