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I'M
Siddarth Surana.

COMP SCI & ECONOMICS 
STUDENT @ PITT

About Me.

Driven and accomplished professional seeking a challenging role in the field of technology and innovation. With a strong background in software development, cybersecurity, and research, my goal is to leverage my diverse experiences to contribute to an organization's growth and success. I aspire to utilize my expertise in AI, NLP, and system architecture to develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges. I am eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, apply my problem-solving skills, and drive impactful change in the industry. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development, I aim to continuously expand my skill set and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

EDUCATION

Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2024

B.S. Computer Science & Economics University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Introduction to Computer Programming • Intermediate Programming in Java • Discrete Structures for CS • Computer Organization and Assembly Language • Economic Data Analysis • Big Ideas in Computing & Info • Statistics • Intro to Microeconomic Theory • Calculus • Algorithms and Data Structures • Intro to Systems Software • Formal Methods in Comp Sci • Programming Language for Web Applications • Financial Markets & Institutions

01 Skills

LANGUAGES

JAVA

HTML

PYTHON

SQL

MIPS ARCHITECTURE

++C

FRAMEWORK

ANGULAR

REACT JS

NODE.JS

Rest API

NLP

DATABASE + CLOUD CONCEPTS

MONGO DB

CI / CD

JENKINS

DYNATRACE

(CLOUD COMPUTING

CERTIFICATIONS

SALESFORCE

AWS

02 Experience

June 2023 - Present 

Zaphire

Engineering Intern

  • Leading implementation of blockchain technology, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems and infrastructure

  • Utilizing white box and and black box testing techniques to validate software performance, security, and usability, ensuring optimal end-user experience 

  • Performing rigorous testing of system architecture to verify its operating and performance  metrics including  stability, scalability, and reliability

June 2023 - Present 

ConnectOne Bank

nCINO/Salesforce Intern

  • Learning Salesforce and applying learning to to support system upgrades and business  enhancements within the nCino platform, through implementation of customized fields and pages

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and document processes and workflows for relevant system upgrades, optimizing operational  efficiency and UX  within Salesforce environment

  • Playing a key role in data clean-up efforts, ensuring accurate and reliable records within the nCino 

  • Completing time-sensitive projects, developing and documenting processes for critical system upgrades 

  • Conducting comprehensive testing of financial reports in nCino, ensuring alignment with BIC versions and data accuracy

May 2023 - Present 

NXTKEY Corporation

Cyber Security Intern

  • Spearheading the development of an AI tool for monitoring and analyzing the Dark Web, while seamlessly integrating real-time data

  • Designing  the system architecture and component interactions to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance and training a cutting-edge NLP (Natural Language Processing) tool to proactively identify cyber attacks with an exceptional accuracy rating of 98%

  • Implementing a sophisticated self-learning engine to continually enhance the AI model’s performance and adaptability

  • Employing innovative techniques to devise an efficient and precise search methodology for retrieving specific information.

Sep 2022 - April 2023 

Pitt Department of Plastic Surgery 

Research Intern

  • Conducted extensive literature search to identify relevant clinical trials and treatment options for diabetic neuropathy, leveraging advanced website parsing techniques

  • Leveraging Microsoft Excel to synthesize diverse data points and extract valuable insights from clinical trials

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Hillman Cancer Research Center, UPMC

Research Intern 

  • Led the charge in developing computational methodologies to drive progress in cancer research

  • Excelling in R coding, extracting large amounts of data, and interpreting next-gen sequencing data

  • Examination and evaluation of bioinformatics data

  • https://www.cagenome.org/lab/people/

Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

VBSAA INC

Creative Lead

  • Streamlined digital content management and website maintenance for improved workflows and performance

  • Revamped and published 150+ monthly website pictures using photoshop for enhanced visuals

Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

Time To Tutor

Co-Founder

  • Founded and grew a non-profit organization, managing 20+ volunteers who dedicated 2500+ hours to our mission

  • Led and managed a team of volunteers in organizing tutoring sessions for students 

  • Expanded tutoring staff across NJ state to over 20 members 

  • Educated diverse student population, including those with disabilities, using various methods(online & in-person)

  • www.timetotutor.org

PORTFOLIO
CONTACT
CONTACT

Thank you for visiting my portfolio/resume website. I would love to hear from you! Whether you have a project you'd like to discuss, a question, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out to me using the contact information below.

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I'm available for freelance work, collaborations, and employment opportunities. If you're interested in working together or have any specific requirements, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm passionate about what I do and look forward to exploring potential collaborations.

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Looking forward to hear from you!

 

Siddarth Surana

surana.Siddarth@gmail.com

732.322.9293

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