About
Anika Thapar is a driven Computer Science student at Purdue University, specializing in software development, automation, and artificial intelligence. With hands-on experience from internships at Sierra Ventures and Arrcus, she has a proven ability to optimize complex workflows, develop innovative solutions, and significantly enhance operational efficiency. Anika excels in leveraging Python, C, and AI/ML tools to solve real-world problems and lead technical projects, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills in both academic and professional settings. She is seeking challenging roles to apply her expertise in creating impactful software solutions.
Work
Sierra Ventures
|Automation Intern
San Mateo, CA, US
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Summary
Automated research workflows using Zapier and Clay, significantly reducing manual work for the investment team.
Highlights
Automated research workflows using Zapier and Clay, reducing manual effort by 80% for the investment team.
Utilized BeautifulSoup to extract critical data on emerging startups from accelerators, deal sites, and curated databases.
Leveraged AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT) with advanced prompt and context engineering to streamline workflows, accelerate analysis, and enrich sourcing pipelines.
Arrcus
|Software Engineer Intern
San Jose, CA, US
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Summary
Developed and deployed a Python script to automate core dump detection and email notifications, significantly increasing detection rates.
Highlights
Developed and deployed a Python script with pexpect and multi-threading to automate core dump detection, increasing detection rates by 500% and streamlining engineering team notifications.
Engineered 4 Jinja2 templates to standardize and streamline configuration testing across diverse networking protocols.
Paradigm
|VEX Robotics Co-Captain
Palo Alto, CA, US
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Summary
Directed a 6-member robotics team, managing workflows and strategies for real-time competition success.
Highlights
Directed a 6-member robotics team, assigning roles and developing real-time competition strategies for optimal performance.
Programmed 8 VEX robots in C, integrating aluminum frameworks, pneumatics, and gear systems to achieve competitive objectives.
Volunteer
Purdue CS Department
|Undergraduate Student Board
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Summary
Collaborates with the Computer Science department to manage logistics for large-scale student events.
Highlights
Collaborated closely with the Computer Science department to manage logistics for 5+ annual events, serving over 3,500 students.
Led a 6-member team in orchestrating various Computer Science Department events, ensuring successful execution and attendee satisfaction.
VEX Robotics
|Girl Powered Robotics Workshop Speaker/Mentor
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Summary
Presented on robotics trade-offs and mentored young girls in building and coding.
Highlights
Educated over 500 girls on the critical trade-offs between torque and speed in robotics design and execution.
Mentored 6 teams of 4 girls each (24 total), providing comprehensive guidance on building, coding, and strategic planning.
Education
Purdue University
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Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Grade: 3.85/4.0
Courses
Data Structures
Client-Server Architecture
Algorithm Analysis
Linear Algebra
Discrete Math
Gunn High School
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High School Diploma
Computer Science
Grade: 4.45/4.0
Skills
Programming Languages
C, Java, Python, Javascript, CSS, HTML, Scheme, R.
Developer Tools & Libraries
Git, TensorFlow, Keras, NumPy, OpenCV, OpenAI, Flask, BeautifulSoup, Zapier, Clay, Pexpect, Jinja2.
Core Computer Science Concepts
Data Structures, Client-Server Architecture, Algorithm Analysis, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math, Multi-threading.
AI Tools & Techniques
Gemini, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Custom Model Training.