About
Hello! I'm Aarush, a junior at Santa Clara University pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science (with a Data Science Emphasis), a B.A. in Religious Studies, and a minor in Mathematics. I am passionate about addressing real-world issues with technology (especially AI!) and hope to make a positive impact with all of my work. With a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, I am constantly seeking opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills. Welcome to my portfolio!
Numbers at a Glance
Programming Languages
Projects
Volunteer Hours
National Awards
Education
B.S. Computer Science (Data Science Emphasis), B.A. Religious Studies
Sep. 2023 - Jun. 2027
- GPA: 3.76
- Minor: Mathematics
- Relevant Coursework:
- CSCI 10: Introduction to Computing (Python)
- CSCI 60: Object-Oriented Programming (C++)
- CSCI 61 Data Structures (C++)
- CSCI 163: Algorithms (C++)
- COEN 20: Embedded Systems (Assembly)
- COEN 129: Human-Computer Interaction (C++)
- ELEN 21: Logic Design (Verilog)
- MATH 11-14: Calculus I-IV
- MATH 51: Discrete Math
- MATH 53: Linear Algebra
- DIMA 1: Digital Media Art
- Planned Coursework:
- CSCI 62: Advanced Programming (C++)
- CSCI 183: Data Science
- COEN 160: Object-Oriented Design, Analysis, & Programming
- MATH 122: Probability & Statistics (Calculus-Integrated)
High School Diploma
Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2023 (graduated one year early)
- GPA: 4.25 (summa cum laude)
- Relevant Coursework:
- AP Calculus
- AP Physics
- Honors Chemistry
- Advanced English Composition
- Principles of Macroeconomics
Skills
HTML 95%
CSS 90%
JavaScript 75%
Time Management 100%
Python 95%
C/C++ 75%
Verilog (VHDL) 80%
Adaptability & Willingness to Learn 100%
Experience
Professional Experience
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Intern
Jun. 2025 - Aug. 2025
RTX/Collins Aerospace | Remote
- Developed a Python-based document translation platform leveraging AWS Bedrock, Docling, and multi-threaded processing, cutting manual workload by ~95% and clearing a $355K backlog
- Designed an end-to-end eXplainable AI (XAI) pipeline to automate model interpretability, reducing audit time by ~40% while achieving ~96% parity with internal review benchmarks
- Integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) to unify API access and contextual data flow between AI agents and enterprise systems
Research Assistant: Wireless Intelligent Networks
Jun. 2025 - Present
Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA
- Implementing reinforcement learning to optimize user grouping and resource allocation in semantic-aware 6G NOMA networks
Research Assistant: Mathematical Modeling
May 2025 - Present
Polymath REU (NSF-funded) | Remote
- Developing agent-based and differential equation models of C. difficile to evaluate transmission and mitigation strategies; accepted for presentation at the 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) Conference
Software Engineering Intern
Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024
SecoMind AI | San Jose, CA
- Built and deployed a lightweight Flask-based API layer around Mistral’s LLM, enabling real-time validation of measurement inputs for downstream AI workflows and integration with internal tooling via Docker and RESTful
- Designed and productionized core validation logic, improving input sanitation for models and reducing failure rates by ~40%
- Developed modular Python tooling to streamline inference calls, monitor performance, and log edge cases for future fine-tuning
- Reduced average validation latency by ~30% through targeted optimizations to request handling, response formatting, and API endpoints
Leadership & Teaching
Assistant Resident Director
Aug. 2024 - Present
Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA
- Promoted from Resident Advisor (2024-2025) to lead a team of 12 RAs and 10 DAs across 2 residence halls (2025-26)
- Overseeing community development, crisis response, and conduct processes for 350+ residents, while also serving as an on-call professional resource for 3,000+ students campus-wide
- Supervising staff training and development, managing programming budgets, and coordinating inclusive initiatives for student success
Girls Who Code Summer Advisor
May 2024 - Present
Girls Who Code | Remote
- Mentoring a cohort of 250 high school students through a self-paced curriculum in Cybersecurity, Data Science, & AI
Mathematics Grader
Jan. 2025 - Present
Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA
- Graded assignments and exams across Finite Math, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, & Calculus II-III
Product Design Fellow
Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024
Comet | Remote
- Worked in a team of 12 Fellows to lead 250 high school interns through product development sprints, guiding them from user research to prototyping in alignment with defined business goals
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers and engineers to test prototypes and incorporate feedback into iterative product specs
Contact
Location:
silicon valley
Email:
aimalik [at] scu [dot] edu/p>
Call:
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