COOPER CARUSO

(M) 612-272-6032 (E) coopercaruso21@gmail.com (W) https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-caruso-5171a9247/

As a dedicated student at Iowa State University, I am currently working towards attaining a bachelor’s degree in computer
engineering. My aim is to capitalize on my academic accomplishments, practical internship exposure, and proficiency in
machine learning to establish a career in the technology sector. With my learner’s mindset and robust aptitude for
collaborative problem solving, I am eager to engage with both teams and clients to deliver great product.

Languages and Knowledge: Python, C, Java, Golang, Databases, REST, Kafka, Scala, and HTML

EXPERIENCE
TARGET, Minneapolis, MN June 2023-August 2023
Machine Learning Software Engineer Intern
• Pioneered the development of a customized Gantt chart visualization tool, encompassing features absent in
the previously used tools. Enhanced the dataset by incorporating essential job-related timestamps.
• Enabled efficient analysis of forecast week job executions, facilitating quick assessments of successful runs and
identifying impacts of failure.
• Initiated weekly stand up with fellow intern to review project progress, assess deliverables, evaluate code, and
provide mutual feedback.
• Presented project to diverse audiences including C-suite leaders, technology team members, and fellow
interns, conveying technical details and business impacts.

SHIPT, Birmingham, AL (Remote) June 2022-August 2022

DevOps Engineer Intern
• Enhanced internal CLI by integrating Golang and Kingpin for seamless Kafka API integration, boosting search
functionality and user experience.
• Designed and deployed comprehensive metrics dashboards using Grafana and Apache Airflow, offering real
time insights for informed decision making.
• Collaborated with a senior mentor to learn software design best practices, gaining insights into industry
standards, architecture, and coding efficiency.
• Honed presentation and communication skills by delivering both formal and informal presentations across all
levels of the organization.

TRUE360, Ames, IA January 2022-May 2022

Software Engineer Intern
• Created interactive websites with software development department using Python and Django Rest
frameworks.
• Met with head programmer on weekly basis to provide detailed project reports and milestone updates.
• Developed strong working relationships with members of software development team and personnel in other
departments.

ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA FRATERNITY, Ames, IA August 2019 – May 2022

President / Member
• Elevated Scholarship and Philanthropic campaigns to increase recruitment and engagement with members.
• Led the Executive team, assisting them in developing strategic goals for their areas and helping to remove
roadblocks.
• Ensured chapter was on course to achieve goals and run smoothly through weekly chapter meetings, check-ins
with corporate board and nationals, and as liaison with university officials.

EDUCATION December 2023

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA