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Siddharth Edupalli

Pittsburgh

Summary

I am a Computer Science student at the University of Pittsburgh with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation. My experiences in DECA, FBLA, and as varsity basketball captain have shaped my leadership and teamwork abilities, which I now apply to academic and entrepreneurial pursuits. At Pitt, I am expanding my skills in software development, cybersecurity, and AI, with the goal of contributing to impactful research and building solutions that address real-world challenges.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & CTO

HAIL
03.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded end-to-end design and development of the HAIL app, building a scalable platform to optimize ride-sharing efficiency.
  • Oversaw the technical roadmap and product evolution, from prototype to full-stack application with continuous feature iterations.
  • Led the company’s international patent filing, securing intellectual property protection for HAIL’s proprietary algorithms.
  • Raised $50,000 in crowdfunding, validating strong market demand and investor interest.

Intern

Dot C Technologies
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Researched and developed algorithms for parsing military drone and UAV log files, applying data analysis and forensic techniques.
  • Coordinated with DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) to obtain and analyze drone log files for forensic insights.
  • Contributed to presentation content for NFSU (National Forensic Sciences University), simplifying complex forensic data into professional, research-ready deliverables.

Intern

Fox Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted ethical hacking assessments and penetration testing on internal systems, identifying vulnerabilities before exploitation.
  • Assisted in strengthening network security protocols by recommending remediation strategies and best practices.
  • Collaborated with the cybersecurity team to simulate attack scenarios and evaluate system resilience under real-world threats.

Education

High School Diploma -

THE GAUDIUM INTERNATIONAL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

ALLIANCE ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2029

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Public Relations
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Awards

  • National FBLA Competition (2023) – 7th Place
  • Statewide Basketball Championship (2024) – 1st Place
  • National Swimming Competition (2025) – 7th Place
  • Statewide Basketball Championship (2025) – 2nd Place

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
Telugu (Fluent)
Korean (Basics)
Spanish (Intermediate)

Timeline

Intern

Dot C Technologies
05.2025 - 08.2025

Co-Founder & CTO

HAIL
03.2024 - Current

Intern

Fox Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

THE GAUDIUM INTERNATIONAL

High School Diploma -

ALLIANCE ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Pittsburgh
Siddharth Edupalli