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  = #smallcaps[Vijay Shanmugam] \
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  $bar.v$ 202-815-0071 $bar.v$
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== Education
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  [#strong[B.S. in Computer Science & Electrical and Computer Engineering]],
  [#align(right)[Aug 2023–May 2027]],
  [#emph[Cornell University]],
  [#emph[Ithaca, NY]],
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- *CS Courses:* Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures, Data Structures and Functional Programming
- *ECE Courses:* Embedded Systems, Digital Logic and Computer Organization, Probability and Inference for Random Signals
- *Activities:* Cornell Quant Fund, Cornell International Collegiate Programming Competition

== Experience
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  [#strong[Space Exploration Sector Intern]],
  [#align(right)[Jun 2022–Aug 2024]],
  [#emph[Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory]],
  [#emph[Laurel, MD]],
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- Designed a high-level RF subsystem for an Ion Beam Deflection mission, including antenna configuration selection and comprehensive link budget analysis based on inter-subsystem data rates.
- Developed radio frequency test equipment automation scripts using Ruby (COSMOS) and Python (GSEOS), streamlining testing processes and improving efficiency.
- Implemented Continuous Integration and Deployment for HDL development using Atlassian Bamboo, optimizing synthesis with build artifact caching to reduce build times and improve code quality.

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  [#strong[System Operator]],
  [#align(right)[Oct 2021–May 2023]],
  [#emph[Montgomery Blair High School]],
  [#emph[Silver Spring, MD]],
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- Led team of 10 designers and developers to build a new website for largest high school in Maryland.
- Deployed containerized software on Linux servers for over 3500 daily users.
- Maintained Django website and CMS for Silver Chips Online, a newspaper with over 50k annual readers.

#table(
  [#strong[Data Science Intern]],
  [#align(right)[Jun 2021–Aug 2021]],
  [#emph[LendingPoint]],
  [#emph[Remote]],
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- Conducted data analysis to optimize conversions on the sales funnel for eBay working capital loans, contributing to the improvement of the loan application process.
- Developed SQL queries to perform user-level analytics, integrating data from multiple platforms including Salesforce, Mouseflow, DOMO, Google Analytics, and Plaid.
- Gained practical experience in applying data science techniques to real-world financial technology problems, enhancing understanding of the intersection between data analysis and business operations.

== Projects
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  [#strong[prmpt: Prompt Compression Library for LLMs]],
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- Developed a Python library to optimize large language model (LLM) performance by efficiently compressing input prompts, resulting in faster inference and reduced operational costs.
- Implemented multiple compression techniques, including autocorrection, entropy-based token elimination, and lemmatization, and incorporated advanced metrics like BERTScore to evaluate semantic preservation. 
- Designed a modular architecture with a command-line interface, allowing for easy extension, customization, and integration into existing workflows.

== Skills
- *Languages:* Python, C, C++, Verilog, Java, OCaml, SQL, LaTeX, JavaScript, TypeScript, Matlab, Ruby
- *Libraries:* Numpy/Pandas, PyTorch/Tensorflow, Matplotlib, COSMOS, GSEOS, React
- *Tools:* Git/Terminal, Vivado/Quartus, GCP/AWS, Linux, Electronic Test Equipment, Soldering

== Awards
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  [Jane Street FTTP, 1st Place Electronic Training Competition (Advanced Division)], [Mar 2024],
  [USA Computing Olympiad, Platinum Division], [Feb 2022],
  [American Invitational Math Exam, Score: 9], [Feb 2022],
  [American Math Competition 12, Distinguished Honor Roll], [Nov 2021]
)
