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Ayusha Patra

@ayushapatra

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Computer Science student focused on security, databases, and systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply systems and security knowledge, contribute to cross-functional teams, continue hands-on hardware/software work, and grow in research-driven or product-focused environments with mentorship and impact.

I am a motivated Computer Science student specializing in security and databases, with hands-on experience in systems, embedded hardware, and data analysis.

I've led large lab sections teaching digital logic and assembly, mentored hundreds of first-year honors students, and contributed to campus program growth and engagement.

As an AI research assistant, I built GPT-based scoring frameworks, designed data mapping across products, and iterated model-testing pipelines that processed thousands of logs while meeting compliance standards.

My projects include an embedded Linux smart mirror and a 2D game; I write automation scripts, build data pipelines, and collaborate across research teams to deliver measurable improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

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Purdue University

Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)

Led two weekly lab sections of 50+ students teaching digital logic, breadboarding, and LEGV8 assembly; held office hours and debugging support that improved lab completion by 20%.

Breadboarding Assembly BASH Linux Teaching Mentorship

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Student Mentor & Event Planner

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John Martinson Honors College

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Mentored 500+ first-year honors students across 25+ sessions achieving 98% satisfaction and organized 5+ major campus events, increasing program engagement by 40%.

Mentorship Event Planning Program Coordination Public Speaking Logistics

AI Research Assistant

Skitre.ai

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Owned research streams to quantify soft skills via a GPT-based scoring framework processing 10,000+ logs, improving feedback accuracy by 30% and boosting engagement and retention through gamified designs.

Python Data Mapping Data Analysis Experimentation Project Management

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Governance and Responsible AI Lab

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Processed 1,500+ multimedia records with Python to generate weekly insights, built automated data-cleaning scripts reducing manual work by 40%, and designed SQL/Airtable pipelines improving retrieval efficiency by ~50%.

Python Pandas NumPy SQL Airtable Data Cleaning ETL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.71 GPA

Activities and societies: Dean's List and Semester Honors; Relevant coursework: Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, System and Organizational Security, System Programming, Cryptography, Information Systems; John Martinson Honors College mentorship and event planning

Pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with tracks in Security and Databases, honoree in the John Martinson Honors College, with a minor in Computer and Information Technology and a 3.71 GPA; expected graduation Dec 2026.