US Citizen. Computer Science graduate with multiple software development internships and AWS CERTIFICATION. Proficient in programming languages and frameworks. Ready to contribute to impactful projects in a full time development role.
Hi, I’m
Vishal Chandrasekar
Madison,WI
Summary
Overview
1
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Northwestern Mutual Insurance
Software Developer Intern
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Automated data synchronization: Developed automated solution to sync validation tables from source systems to team tables, reducing a manual process from two weeks to a few hours using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and GitLab.
- Complex Python logic implementation: Designed and implemented complex Python scripts to automate data validation processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and DB2.
- Database management and validation: Utilized SQL to read and validate data from MySQL, PostgreSQL, and DB2 databases, applying custom validation logic to ensure data integrity.
- Job orchestration and log management: Gained in-depth experience in running jobs on Kubernetes, handling ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log storage and monitoring to ensure smooth and efficient job execution.
- Collaborative problem-solving and design: Brainstormed and presented logical design ideas using Lucidchart, effectively collaborating with team members to optimize data validation workflow.
- Project management with Jira: Managed tasks, tracked progress, and contributed to sprint planning using Jira, ensuring that development milestones were met consistently and efficiently.
SSM Health
Software Developer Intern
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- AutoGrader: Used variety of tools in EPIC production to implement and test variety of workflow assertions
- Created API that can be automatically score and export scores in EPIC
- LMS Integration: Implemented Automation that would allow scores from virtual environment to be transferred into companies learning management system
- This was achieved through File transfer and email parsing
- Scripting was done using JavaScript and workflow design and process was completed using Power Automate
- Created variety of complex excel scripts to format data
- Planned, tracked and managed deliverables on short term sprints and long term deployments
Knights Chess Club
Founder/Chess Coach
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Trained close to 30 students and met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback and boost overall student success
Hospice Of the Valley
Volunteer
03.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with special events or programs
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
Kumon Center for Math and English
Kumon Instructor
09.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems and to assess grasp of the material.
Education
University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, WI
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
05.2025
University Overview
Skills
Programming Languages:Python, Java, C, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, R, AngularJS, SQL, Nodejs, Unix/Linux Shell Scripting Web and Software Development Frameworks: AngularJS, Reactjs, Django, Spring Boot, Expressjs
Cloud and DevOps: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins Databases: SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, EPIC DB Management System, Dynatrace
Automation and Scripting: Power Automate, Excel Scripting
Tools and Platforms: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, PowerBI, UIPath, Dynatrace Synthetics/Monitoring
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Harvard CS50X: Introduction to Computer Science
Socialprofiles
Socialprofiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-chandrasekar-864a231b9/Timeline
Software Developer Intern
Northwestern Mutual Insurance
05.2024 - Current
Software Developer Intern
SSM Health
05.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Hospice Of the Valley
03.2020 - 08.2021
Founder/Chess Coach
Knights Chess Club
02.2020 - Current
Kumon Instructor
Kumon Center for Math and English
09.2019 - 01.2020
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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