Adithya (Adi) Sairamachandran

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Education
Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Junior, BS Computer Science | Transfer student since Fall 2020 Sept. 2020 - Expected May 2022
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
BS Computer Science | GPA: 2.87 Sept. 2018 - Jan. 2020
Experience
Squirl Financial Troy, MI
Co-Founder and Principal Software Architect Jan. 2020 - Present
◦ Established a fintech startup to create a multithreaded Python framework that allows for automated testing and
deployment of modular trading strategies, in order to automate the investing process for those with no investment history
◦ Spearheaded the design and development of this framework using the SciPy stack, with abstract components to perform
quantitative and qualitative analysis, predict future stock price direction, and decide which financial instruments to trade
◦ Analyzed quantitative and qualitative trends in historical stock and stock option data to design and implement strategies
for executing directional trades on these instruments, leading to an anticipated return greater than the S&P 500 ETF
◦ Optimized parameters and triggers for trading strategies to adapt to varying market conditions with genetic algorithms
◦ Collaborated with financial investing groups to develop market scanners and automated alert systems for active positions
Varsity Tutors Remote
Computer Science Tutor May 2019 - Present
◦ Tutored 20+ college students in various software engineering concepts such as object oriented programming, database
design, and data structures in Java, Python, C++, and SQL, leading to an average increase of 2 letter grades for students
◦ Mentored 5+ college graduates and non-IT professionals to transition into software engineering by guiding them on best
practices for coding, debugging, and testing, resulting in an average 10% increase in compensation for an IT position
◦ Created a tailored approach in tutoring for each student to improve proficiency in IT, resulting in 4.9/5 star tutor rating
Kor Cards Amherst, MA
Co-founder and Technical Lead Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2019
◦ Developed a backend in Python using Django and a Postgres database at YHacks 2018 (Yale) for a startup platform
designed to facilitate the exchange of contact information between college students and recruiters at networking events
◦ Managed a team of 4 developers to design, develop, test, and integrate this backend into a React.js application
◦ Facilitated the creation of a business plan to participate in collegiate pitch competitions and entrepreneurship events
Freelance Remote
Software Engineering Consultant Sept. 2017 - Present
◦ Coordinated with 5+ clients to understand which business needs can be optimized to improve workflow, and developed
custom software in Python and JavaScript to increase performance and reduce operational time by an average of 40%
◦ Facilitated efficient on-boarding of users, and maintenance of developed software projects after client acceptance

Projects
Paani Project Automation (non-profit organization) [Google Apps Script] Mar. 2020 - May 2020
◦ Interfaced with Paani executives to understand operational bottlenecks to create a framework that automated the
collection, organization, and analysis of $300,000 in donor data and streamlined communication with 1,000+ donors
◦ Reduced operational time by 95% to streamline the building of drinking water wells in developing nations

Leadership and Awards

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from The Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative May 2019
HackUMass: Logistical organizer for a 1000+ student hackathon and judging panel member Jun. 2018 - Oct. 2018

Technical Skills
Languages: Java | Python | SQL | C | C++ | Javascript | Google Apps Script | HTML/CSS | LabView
Frameworks: Python - SciPy Stack, DEAP, Asyncio, Discord.py, Django, Tensorflow | React.js
Tools: IDE - JetBrains, Eclipse, VSCode | Relational and Timeseries Databases | Git