Arjun Giridhar
Software Engineer / AI/ML Engineer
Arjun Giridhar
About Me
I am a Computer Science student at George Mason University, pursuing a combined B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science with an AI/ML concentration. I completed my B.S. through the GMU Honors College with Distinguished Academic Achievement and a 3.92/4.00 GPA, and I'm on track to complete my M.S. in May 2026.
Through internships at ATPCO and Guidehouse, I've worked across backend and full-stack development, building services in Rust and Java Spring Boot, integrating AWS services, and delivering React-based features. I've also served as a Teaching Assistant for computer science courses, helping students with programming, algorithms, and systems while strengthening my communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
I'm excited to apply my foundation in software engineering alongside practical AI/ML work, continuing to build technical skills while contributing to meaningful, user-impacting projects.
- Residence Fairfax, Virginia, USA
- Address Fairfax, Virginia
- e-mail [email protected]
- Phone (571)-524-5012
- Citizenship U.S. Citizen
What I Do
Testimonials
I am pleased to recommend Arjun Giridhar for a Software Developer position. I had the opportunity to supervise Arjun during his internship at Guidehouse from June 2024 to August 2024. During this time, Arjun consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills, a strong work ethic, and a keen aptitude for problem-solving in a collaborative environment.
Arjun worked on the software development of a grants management application, showcasing proficiency in React, Spring Boot, Java, and JavaScript. He impressed me with his ability to understand real-world requirements, adapt to changes, and contribute effectively to a team while building a large-scale application.
In addition to technical abilities, Arjun is a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. He effectively communicated questions, managed unforeseen delays or obstacles, and showed initiative by recognizing ambiguous requirements that needed further discussion with design and strategy teams.
Resume
Education
2024-2026
George Mason UniversityMaster of Science, Computer Science (AI/ML Concentration)
GPA: 3.92/4.00 | Expected Graduation: May 2026
Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Intro to AI, Networking and Communication, Analysis of Algorithms, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining
Extracurricular: Global Career Accelerator - Coding with Data (Gained hands-on experience in SQL and Python for data analytics, including data cleaning, visualization, and query optimization)
2022-2025
George Mason University Honors CollegeBachelor of Science, Computer Science
GPA: 3.92/4.00 | Graduated: May 16, 2025 | Summa Cum Laude
Awards: Distinguished Academic Achievement, Senior Plus in Accelerated Master's Program, Dean's List all semesters
Minor: Software Engineering
Relevant Coursework: Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Formal Methods and Models, Mobile Application Development, Secure Programming, Database Fundamentals, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
Experience
2025 - Present
ATPCOSoftware Engineer Intern
Herndon, VA
- Developed API-compliant backend services in Rust, including a centralized test archive that improved reliability
- Integrated Amazon S3 and Secrets Manager, enabling secure storage/retrieval of test results
- Designed unit & integration tests that strengthened service stability and increased test coverage
- Automated containerized deployments using Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins/GitLab
- Analyzed algorithmic performance of mission-critical airline pricing systems and developed a prototype that compared three algorithmic approaches (linear search, inverted indexing, continuation-based caching) to optimize performance
2024
Guidehouse Inc.Software Developer Intern
McLean, VA | Client: HHS.gov Federal
- Implemented backend features using Java Spring Boot and optimized SQL queries to improve system functionality
- Developed React components and CSS updates to enhance portal usability and visual consistency
- Conducted API & regression testing with Postman, identifying and resolving critical defects
- Collaborated in Agile team workflows, increasing sprint velocity and gaining experience in Agile collaboration
2024
NCRIComputer Science Intern (Volunteer)
Network Contagion Research Institute, Princeton, NJ
- Developed Python modules with Pytest automation, reducing manual QA cycles
- Designed and deployed REST/FAST APIs backed by SQLite3 + Docker, streamlining research data pipelines
- Contributed to analytic tools supporting large-scale disinformation research
2023-2025
GMUTeaching Assistant - Computer Science
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
- Led lab sessions for Object-Oriented and Low-Level Programming, guiding 20-25 students per class and improving comprehension of core concepts
- Mentored students on debugging and software design, strengthening coding proficiency and problem-solving skills
- Co-created solution keys for programming projects, improving grading efficiency
Programming Languages
Java
Python
Rust
JavaScript
Frameworks & Tools
React
Spring Boot
PyTorch/TensorFlow
Docker/Kubernetes
AWS Cloud
Technical Skills
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- RESTful APIs
- SQL & Database Design
- Agile/Scrum
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Software Testing
- Algorithm Optimization
- Cloud Architecture
- Microservices
- Data Engineering
- Full-Stack Development
