SAMARTH KULKARNI
State College
Summary
Computer Science student with a focus on AI and cloud technologies. Proficient in Java, Python, and SQL, with hands-on experience in app development, DevSecOps, and AI projects. Known for strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective team collaboration. Eager to contribute to innovative technology solutions across diverse industries.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Education
BS - Computer Science
Penn State University
05.2025
Skills
- AI & Machine Learning
- Java, Python, SQL
- Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Android App Development
- DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
Certification
- Oracle (JAVA) Certified Foundations Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- TensorFlow in Practice Professional Certificate Coursera (In Progress)
Work History
Software / DevSecOps Intern
Constellation Energy
06.2024 - Current
- Automated cloud-hosted workflows, resulting in a measurable reduction in team toil and improved task efficiency.
- Contributed to the deployment pipelines on the Azure Cloud platform, ensuring stable, efficient, and secure project releases using YAML and Azure DevOps.
- Developed internal tools with C#, Microsoft .NET and JavaScript to streamline repetitive tasks, significantly reducing manual effort.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and sprint retrospectives.
- Participated in code reviews using C#, Python and other programming languages and provided constructive feedback to ensure high-quality software releases.
- Offered a part-time position during the academic year, demonstrating continued value to ongoing projects
Staff Photographer
Onward State
01.2024 - Current
- Covered campus events, contributing to a 12% increase in website engagement through compelling visual content.
- Produced creative content for social media, helping improve visibility of student-run initiatives.
IT Support Specialist
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Resolved over 100 technical support cases for network and system-related issues with a 95% first-contact resolution rate.
- Assisted students, faculty, and staff with troubleshooting software, hardware, and network issues, delivering fast and effective solutions.
- Provided training sessions on Penn State’s IT systems, improving system adoption and reducing recurring support requests.
- Escalated complex technical issues to appropriate teams, ensuring seamless issue resolution and user satisfaction
Other Projects
InsuPred App 2021 - 2022
- Created a Machine Learning app to assist diabetics in calculating appropriate insulin doses.
- Delivered a functional ML model with a calibration algorithm and userfriendly interface.
- Published the app on the Google Play Store for public use.
Brain-Computer Interfaces Mentorship (Mentored by Dr. Bruce Campbell, Brown University) 2020 - 2021
- Developed an AI-powered application for real-time brain wave analysis on lower-end systems.
- Applied techniques in Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Normalization, and 3D Data Visualization.
- Published a research paper detailing methodology, conclusions, and findings. Study Link - https://www.ijariit.com/manuscript/optimal-eeg-channels-for-emotion-detection-in-humans/
AI Development & Prompt Engineering 2019 - Present
- Researched and implemented a wide gamut of models for a variety of applications, including signal processing, time-series prediction, and computer vision.
- Specialized in AI development, with a focus on optimizing Generative AI and NLP queries.
- Implemented solutions on cloud-based platforms, including AWS and Microsoft Azure
- Explore all projects: github.com/SamarthK1239
Accomplishments
- SyntHacks Winner - Developed a wearable keyboard for emergency response workers.
- Oak Codefest Runner-Up - Created a Machine Learning project to reduce food waste.
- Akshaya Patra Fundraiser - Raised funds to provide 45,000+ meals for children in rural India
ORGANIZATIONS
- Treasurer - Quantum Computing at Penn State
- Programmer - Penn State Robotics
- Wiring Technician - Penn State Formula Racing
- Founder - Scholarfun.com Charity & Blog
- Committee Member - THON First Year Committee
Timeline
Software / DevSecOps Intern
Constellation Energy
06.2024 - Current
IT Support Specialist
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Photographer
Onward State
01.2024 - Current
BS - Computer Science
Penn State University
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