Vivek K.

Software Engineer Intern

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Timeline
About me
Engineering at Semgrep
Education
- Drexel University
  2018 - 2023
  Bachelor of Science - Honors Computer Science (Mathematics, Computer Networks, Data Science) Senior
  Activities and Societies: President @ Drexel Algorithms and Data Structures, Teaching Assistant @ CS 615 (Graduate Deep Learning), CS 613 (Graduate Machine Learning), CS 472 (Computer Networks), CS 265 (Advanced Programming Techniques), CS 260 (Data Structures), CS 172 (Computer Programming II) - GPA: 3.93 (out of 4.0)- Minors: Mathematics & Data Science- Awards: Dean's Honor List, Teaching Excellence Award ‘22, Isaac Auerbach Innovation Award ‘21, Drexel Grant, Founder's Scholarship, Dragons Abroad Scholarship- Clubs: Drexel Algorithms & Data Structures (President), Drexel CS Theory Reading Group- Major Courses:Functional Programming (Grad/Honors)Deep Learning (Grad/Honors)Machine Learning (Grad/Honors)Concurrent ProgrammingOperating… Show more - GPA: 3.93 (out of 4.0)- Minors: Mathematics & Data Science- Awards: Dean's Honor List, Teaching Excellence Award ‘22, Isaac Auerbach Innovation Award ‘21, Drexel Grant, Founder's Scholarship, Dragons Abroad Scholarship- Clubs: Drexel Algorithms & Data Structures (President), Drexel CS Theory Reading Group- Major Courses:Functional Programming (Grad/Honors)Deep Learning (Grad/Honors)Machine Learning (Grad/Honors)Concurrent ProgrammingOperating SystemsSoftware Design & EngineeringAdvanced Computer Networks & SecuritySoftware SecurityAdvanced Programming TechniquesData StructuresAlgorithmic AnalysisSystems ProgrammingSystems ArchitectureData MiningProbability & Statistics I-II-IIICalculus I-IVLinear AlgebraDiscrete Math- Teaching Assistant:Grad Deep Learning (CS615)Grad Machine Learning (CS613)Advanced Computer Networks & Security (CS472)Systems Programming (CS283)Advanced Programming Technique (CS265)Data Structures (CS260)Computer Programming II (CS172) Show less
- Stanford University
  2016 - 2016
  Pre-Collegiate Knot Theory
  Activities and Societies: Short-Term Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes Admitted with a full-ride scholarship Intensive Math Course of Knot Theory Awarded a full-ride scholarship (tuition + living) to attend an intensive mathematics course in Knot Theory.
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  2019 - 2019
  Independent Research and Engineering Exchange Program Computer Science
  Activities and Societies: - Independent Research with Dr. Pan Hui and Dr. Chatzopoulos - Research Topic: FedClean: A decentralized system against poisoning attacks in federated learning systems. - Relevant Courses: Data Structures & Algorithms, Machine Learning, Systems Architecture Discrete Math, Probability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. It's ranked 18th in the world for its Computer Science and Engineering Program.------One of the two students selected to represent Drexel University at the Engineering Exchange Program at HKUST. Participated in independent research under Dr. Pan Hui (Professor) and Dr. Dimitris Chatzopoulos (Professor) apart from regular coursework. Awarded a Diversity and Financial Need… Show more The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. It's ranked 18th in the world for its Computer Science and Engineering Program.------One of the two students selected to represent Drexel University at the Engineering Exchange Program at HKUST. Participated in independent research under Dr. Pan Hui (Professor) and Dr. Dimitris Chatzopoulos (Professor) apart from regular coursework. Awarded a Diversity and Financial Need Scholarship from Drexel University to cover my living, insurance, and visa expenses.------Duration: August 29, 2019 - December 15, 2019 Show less
Experience
- Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)
  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
  Software Engineer Intern
- Semgrep
  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
  Software Engineer Intern
- Meta
  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022
  Software Engineer Intern (Ads ML Infra)
- Semgrep
  Jan 2023 - now
  Software engineer on Frameworks and Services (Platform) - Software Engineer on Frameworks & Services (Platform)- Software Engineer on Core Experiences Software Engineer on Semgrep Assistant.
  - Senior Software Engineer
    Mar 2025 - now
  - Software Engineer
    Jun 2023 - Feb 2025
  - Software Engineer
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Google Developers Machine Learning Bootcamp
  Google Developers
  Jul 2019
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Summer School
  Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati
  Jul 2019
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes (Knot Theory)
  Stanford University
  Jul 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award College of Computing and Informatics (Drexel University) May 2022 To recognize outstanding students, faculty, and professional staff, the annual CCI College Awards acknowledge those individuals who demonstrate exemplary value, impact, and expertise within our community throughout the academic year.Selected from 190 nominations in 11 categories for the annual college awards.
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  5th Annual Isaac L. Auerbach Innovation Competition College of Computing & Informatics (Drexel University) May 2021 The fifth annual Isaac L. Auerbach Innovation Competition and Award, which exemplifies the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), seeks to recognize the culture of innovation in our CCI community. The competition is open to all currently employed CCI faculty, professional staff, and currently enrolled students. Collaboration among faculty, professional staff, and students are encouraged.
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Dean's List Drexel University April 1, 2021 Awarded to undergraduate students with outstanding GPA (3.94/4.0)
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Best IoT Hack (DragonHacks 2019) DragonHacks 2019 May 2019 Received the Best IoT Hack Award for the cardboard gaming project (Retrocade) at DragonHacks 2019.More details can be found on the projects section.
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Founder's Scholarship & Drexel Grant Drexel University September 1, 2018 Scholarships to attend Drexel University
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Honors Program Pennoni Honors College Sep 2018 Admitted to highly competitive honors program in computer science at Drexel University.
- Awarded to Vivek K.
  Student Of The Year Award S.N.Kansagra School Aug 2016 Awarded for Outstanding Performance in Academics, Sports, Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities. 1st out of ~400 students in the entire high school class.