Vinay Gupta

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Frisco, Texas, United States

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About me
Incoming SWE Intern @ FinThrive | CS @ Purdue
Education
- Purdue University
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  Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science
  Activities and Societies: ML@Purdue, Data Mine Corporate Partners, LaunchPad Purdue, Purdue Hackers, Purdue Wind Ensemble,
- Lone Star High School
  2019 - 2023
  Rank 35/538 (6.5%)
  Activities and Societies: - Brass Captain of Marching Band, 4 year varsity concert band as 1st chair trumpet - President/Founder of Engineering Club via Nasa CONRAD challenge - President/Cofounder Sports Association - Independent Study and Mentorship (Computer Science & Business) - Frisco South Asian Student Association Communications Liason - Business Professionals of America - Computer Science Club - National Honor Society - Tri-M Music Honor Society
Experience
- Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center
  Nov 2021 - May 2022
  Instructor
  Instructed basic math to Pre-Calculus, grades K-12
- Study Point
  Dec 2021 - Nov 2023
  Founder & Lead Instructor
  Started a local tutoring business geared towards refining student study habits to maximize success across all subjects. Specialization in Math, Computer Science, and SAT Prep.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
  Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
  Ambassador
  Raised over $3,000 for NBCF through sports tournaments, sales events, and more.
- ICode School Franchise
  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
  Intern
  Introduced Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence concepts through Java & Python to a class of 15, grades 4-12.
- Frisco ISD
  Aug 2022 - May 2023
  Independent Study & Mentorship Program
  Addressed the issue of overly competitive and separated high school campus culture by prototyping a mentorship program using SwiftUI & CoreML, under the guidance of Mr. Shaniel Mathur, Google Test Automation Engineer. Paired underclassmen with upperclassmen, fostering collaboration and empowering student success.
- LaunchPad - Purdue University
  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
  Project Mentee
  Optimizing a distributed computing system using Virtual Machines (VMs) in Docker for constructing neural networks through Purdue's selective one-to-one peer mentorship program, LaunchPad.
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  Aug 2023 - May 2024
  Software Engineer Intern
  o Architected a state-of-the-art autoencoder using PyTorch for x-ray analysis with US border patrol, enabling automated detection of concealed drugs and vehicle modifications at border crossings.o Successfully mitigated the flexible encoder challenge by implementing a patched histogram technique.o Fine-tuned accuracy & precision through the integration of Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE)o Developed a 2D Convolutional Neural Network for the automatic detection of drugs without the need for training data. Show less
- Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering
  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
  Obstacle Avoidance Team Lead | Undergraduate Researcher
  o Working with Professor Rich Dionne to develop a mobile robot capable of interpreting its surroundings on a stage set to navigate intelligently according to the request of the stage director.o Utilizing a Deterministic Markov Decision Making Process to guide the robots away from dynamic objects on stage, mitigating risks and improving show success rates.o Implementing live directionality algorithms to account for changes based on stage-director input by using IoT.
- AirconAI
  Oct 2023 - May 2024
  Software Engineer Intern
  o Utilizing custom Large Language Models (LLMs) in the context of logistics to enhance international shipment operations and foster customer relations within the CargoWise integrated logistics platform at Aircon AI.o Trained and integrated a custom mail bot using OpenAI’s Platform API to automatically provide shipment updates, inventory checks, and customer relations, which successfully maintains customer satisfaction and reduces employee labor.o Automated client quote production by creating an Outlook TaskPane for employees (React, TypeScript, CSS, HTML), streamlining production and checkout processes for the company. Show less
- SCALE (Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement)
  Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
  Undergraduate Researcher in Machine Learning Optimization for Microelectronics
  o Reduced monte-carlo radiation simulation (Geant4) run-time by creating a Convolutional Neural Network based on millions of radiation particle trajectories impacting several materials, allowing simple analysis for optimal microelectronic configuration.o Work done through Department of Defense funded SCALE program with Purdue FTR scholarship.
- OpenSpaces
  Dec 2023 - now
  Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
  Innovating the future of decentralized storage.
Licenses & Certifications
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Computational Thinking
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Cybersecurity
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Data Analytics
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- ESB: Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Information Technology Specialist: Java
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Information Technology Specialist: Network Security
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Information Technology Specialist: Networking
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Information Technology Specialist: Software Development
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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- Professional Communication
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2023
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  $10,000 Award, John Martinson Entrepreneurship Center Pitch Competiton Purdue University - John Martinson Entrepreneurship Center Apr 2024 Received $10,000 (max amount available) in seed funding for my startup, OpenSpaces. Went through several rounds presenting our business to a series of judges from Silicon Valley investors through the John Martinson Entrepreneurship Center's pitch competition.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  2nd Place - ML@Purdue X DagsHub Machine Learning Hackathon Advanced Track DagsHub, ML@Purdue Dec 2023 Secured 2nd place in a prestigious machine learning hackathon with a pioneering paper and code development on "Maximum Entropy Deep Inverse Reinforcement Learning (MEDIRL) for Human Social Navigation." Our work aimed to replicate and enhance an existing model for understanding human navigation behaviors in crowded environments, crucial for human-robot interaction (HRI).Replication and Validation: Successfully replicated the original MEDIRL methodology, ensuring its reliability in real-world… Show more Secured 2nd place in a prestigious machine learning hackathon with a pioneering paper and code development on "Maximum Entropy Deep Inverse Reinforcement Learning (MEDIRL) for Human Social Navigation." Our work aimed to replicate and enhance an existing model for understanding human navigation behaviors in crowded environments, crucial for human-robot interaction (HRI).Replication and Validation: Successfully replicated the original MEDIRL methodology, ensuring its reliability in real-world HRI scenarios.Component Analysis: Conducted five in-depth ablation studies to understand the impact of various model components like learning rate, state dimensions, and network layers.Model Refinement: Enhanced the MEDIRL model by optimizing parameters and learning strategies, focusing on robustness and adaptability in diverse HRI scenarios.Insightful Results: Our findings provided deeper insights into the model’s dynamics, contributing to the understanding of socially intelligent navigation systems. Show less
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Deans List Purdue University Dec 2023
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Semester Honors - Fall 2023 Purdue University Dec 2023
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Moonshot Pitch Competition Finalist Purdue University Nov 2023 Prototyped ChairCARE, a novel machine learning application aimed at revolutionizing building accessibility for users with disabilities. This is done so by utilizing companies' indoor maps with flagged elevators and ramps to provide intelligent indoor map navigation. This will ensure optimal routes with providing assisted driving.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Qualifier - Computer Network Technology, Sponsored by Dell Business Professionals of America Mar 2023 I placed 2nd in the state of Texas for Computer Network Technology. I successfully configured a router, 2 hosts, a DNS server and 2 VPN servers from scratch, and I mastered:- DHCP- IPv4 & IPv6 subnetting and routing- WINS and DNS- OSI Model- Cloud & Virtualization
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Trumpet Competition Quarter-Finalist National Trumpet Competition Mar 2023 Ranked in the top ten trumpet soloists in the USA.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Computer Network Technology State Qualifier Business Professionals of America Jan 2023 Placed in the top 5 to advance to the State Leadership Conference through my skills and knowledge in Computer Networking.Proficient in: OSI Model, IPv4 & IPv6 subnetting & routing, DNS, DHCP, Cisco devices, & more.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Presentation Team Management State Qualifier Business Professionals of America Jan 2023 Placed in the top 2 and advanced to the State Leadership Conference through a presentation on the Gig Economy.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  76th International Midwest Clinic Midwest Clinic Dec 2022 Performed as a soloist and Principal Trumpet at the International Midwest Clinic in Chicago with 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and 40 countries
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Merit Commended Student National Merit Scholarship Corporation Oct 2022 Scored a 1430 on PSAT and ranked in the top 34,000 test takers
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Recognition - Rural & Small Town College Board Aug 2022 Achieved a GPA of 3.94, attained 1430 in PSAT and scored higher than a 3 on six AP exams while attending a high school in a rural or small town
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  AP Scholar with Distinction College Board Jun 2022 Received an average score of 4.4 on all AP exams taken, and scored a 3 or higher on six of these exams
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Academic Excellence Award Lone Star High School May 2022 Recognized for achieving academic excellence by school principal, Mr. Keith Tolleson
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Wind Band Competition Finalist & Selection Foundation for Music Education Apr 2022 Performed a major solo in an ensemble audition for this competition. Ranked as a top 6 band in the USA
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Texas A&M Commerce Junior/Senior Honor Band Invitation Texas A&M Commerce Music Department Nov 2021 Earned 3rd chair out of 80 among top musicians in the North Texas region (ranked by A&M Commerce Trumpet Professor)
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  Canadian Brass Concerto Competition Finalist at North Texas Brass Week Canadian Brass Jul 2021 Received 3rd prize out of 80 with the opportunity to play on stage with Canadian Brass members at the camp. Recommended to attend a regional brass camp featuring the world-famous Grammy-Winning Canadian Brass ensemble.
- Awarded to Vinay Gupta
  National Wind Band Competition Finalist Foundation for Music Education Apr 2021 Performed a major solo in an ensemble audition for this competition. Ranked as a top 6 band in the USA