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Akash Kumar

Software Engineer

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About Me

I am a Software Engineer with a strong foundation and hands-on experience in machine learning, data analysis, statistical modeling and software engineering. I am passionate about building elegant and efficient software solutions to complex problems. Over the past few years, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of tools, languages, and frameworks. I am actively seeking entry-level or internship positions to apply my skills and gain valuable industry experience, and I'm also open to mid-level roles that offer opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Technical Skills

Languages

  • Python (Expert)
  • Java (Proficient)
  • C/C++ (Proficient)
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • MATLAB

Paradigms & Methodologies

  • Object-Oriented
  • Functional
  • Declarative
  • Event-Driven
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • DevOps

Tools & Frameworks

  • Git
  • Version Control
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • Keras
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Linux
  • CLIs
  • LLMs

Machine Learning & Data Science

  • Deep Learning
  • Data Mining
  • Classification
  • Regression
  • Prediction

Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant

Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Penn State University, PA, USA

Aug 2022 - Present

  • Instructed courses including Data Structures & Algorithms, Communication Networks, and Theory of Computation.
  • Managed office hours, graded assignments, and coordinated with fellow TAs for efficient course support.

Data Analyst Intern

nth Solutions, LLC, Coatesville, PA, USA

May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Examined IMU sensor data using Python, MATLAB, and Octave to extract actionable insights.
  • Implemented sensor fusion using quaternions, complementary, and Kalman filters.
  • Optimized algorithm performance by converting from Python to MATLAB, achieving a 3x speed improvement.

Research Assistant

Dept. of Computer Science, West Chester University, PA, USA

Oct 2020 - May 2021

  • Conducted statistical analysis of Eclipse refactoring bug reports in a team of 6.
  • Collected 5000+ bug reports from Bugzilla using Python's Beautiful Soup library.
  • Presented findings at WCU's Spring 2021 Research and Creative Activity Day.

Club Co-founder and President

Competitive Programming Club, West Chester University, PA, USA

Aug. 2019 – May 2021

  • Fostered a competitive and fun atmosphere to encourage active club participation.
  • Curated problems and study material to help members prepare for programming competitions.
  • Developed guidelines, systems and methods to ensure the club’s growth and success.

Social Media Lead

Institute for Networking and Security Research (INSR), Penn State University, PA, USA

Nov. 2024 - present

Projects

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

West Chester University

West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science

West Chester University

West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Aug 2017 - May 2020

GPA: 4.0

Certifications

  • Deep Learning Specialization from DeepLearning.AI
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 11
  • Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master
  • Data Science Professional Certificate from HarvardX

Awards and Memberships

  • •The Outstanding Graduate Student Award of 2022
    April 2022
    • Awarded April 25th, 2022 by Dr. Richard Burns, Chair of the Computer Science Dept. of West Chester University.
    • This annual award is reserved for one graduate student in the department who goes above and beyond in their academics and research work, and is an inspiring role model for others to follow.
  • •Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines
    April 2022
    • Inducted April 1st, 2022 by the West Chester University chapter of UPE.
    • Invites to join UPE are based on outstanding achievement, high scholarship and character.
  • •IEEE Student Member
    Feb 2022
  • •International Collegiate Programming Contest Mid-Atlantic Region Honorable Mention
    Nov 2019
    • Awarded for participating in the ICPC programming cotest at Wilkes University, PA, USA.
    • Solved 2 out of 8 problems.
  • •Physics Award of Excellence
    May 2017
    • Awarded by the science department of Downingtown East High School.
    • Nominated for the award by physics teacher Mr. Zachary Barnhart.
  • •The National Society of High School Scholars
    Oct 2016
  • •National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence
    Sept 2016
    • Awarded for "outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of science and technology".
    • Judgement rendered with reference to the nomination of Dr. John C. Mather executed in Boston, MA, USA.

Relevant Activities

  • •Penn State CSE Girls Summer Camp 2025 – Lead Counselor
    June 2025
  • •Penn State CSE Girls Summer Camp 2022 – Student Volunteer
    June 2022
  • •WCU Computer Science Club – Member
    Aug. 2017 – May 2020
  • •3 hackathons, 2 MLH Local Hack Days
    Dec. 2017 – May 2020
  • •3 programming competitions
    Jan. 2019 – Jan. 2021