Resume

For an official resume request, please reach me at

amarraccini216@vt.edu

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering

Blacksburg, VA | August 2021 - May 2025

Honors College, GPA: 3.60/4.00, Minor: Mathematics, Pursuing Honors Laureate Diploma

Notable Coursework: Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Analytics, Applied Combinatorics, Database Management, Software Design, Graph Theory

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Work Experience

Software/DevOps Engineering Intern

Dark Wolf Solutions

Lynchburg, VA | May 2023 - August 2023

- Engineered a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) process using Google Cloud Platform and Google Gemini LLM, enabling dynamic retrieval of confidential internal data to provide context-aware responses, enhancing chatbot accuracy and efficiency

- Automated data management by setting up a watch channel with Google Drive API, dynamically updating the vector database to reflect changes in confidential files, streamlining document retrieval for over 400 weekly chatbot users

- Integrated a vector database leveraging cosine similarity for document retrieval, ensuring accurate reflection of over 1,000proprietary documents in the company data lake

Technology Stack: Lazarus, Free Pascal, Delphi, MySQL, Microsoft Access Database

Software Engineering Intern

Framatome Inc.

Lynchburg, VA | May 2023 - August 2023

- Optimized a scalable SQL database connector, reducing data transition time by 71% for 3,000+ instances of data, enabling quicker analysis and seamless integration with existing systems

- Developed secure, remote-access capabilities by building a file-sharing server over a cell modem VPN, allowing real-time data collection and analysis from wind farms

- Automated error report generation with VBA macros, cutting report filing time by 53%, resulting in more efficient data processing

Technology Stack: Lazarus, Free Pascal, Delphi, MySQL, Microsoft Access Database

Assistant Researcher and Recruiter

Education and Research Foundation

Lynchburg, VA | May 2021 - August 2021

- Recruited an average of 60 participants for 5 testing periods to participate in a Phase III clinical trial, resulting in a sufficient sample size

- Collaborated with research fellows to manufacture over 6,000 testing applicators for over 10 dermatology products, creating an efficient testing process and reducing participant wait time by 56%

Skills: Clinical Trial Administration, Dermatology Testing, Medical Quality Assurance, Recruitment and Participation Management, Research Assistance

Service Expediter / Dishwasher

William and Henry Steakhouse, Parry Restaurant Group

Lynchburg, VA | Summer 2021, Summer 2022

- Provided guests with a pleasant dining experience by using effective communication, time management and note taking skills

- Assisted with the preparation of meals and consistently delivered food quickly and efficiently

Skills: Time Management, Notetaking, Hospitality, Customer Service, Effective Communication

Housekeeping Office Coordinator

Montage Deer Valley, Montage International Hotels

Park City, UT | September 2020 - May 2021

- Coordinated a team of 50 staff members to provide housekeeping services to over 220 resort rooms, 81 private residences, and more than 1,000 resort guests

- Managed all communication with resort guests, effectively handling their requests and complaints following Forbes 5-starcommunication standards, ensuring the highest level of service

Skills: Team Management, Forbes 5-Star Hospitality Training, Housekeeping, Guest Communication, Spanish Communication

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Projects

ShuffleBoard Scoreboard

- Developed a shuffleboard scoring application leveraging Roboflow’s object detection model and OpenCV, enabling real-time identification and classification of shuffleboard disks by team color, with precise scoring based on disk position

- Implemented a Python-based scoring algorithm that integrated detected disk positions with predefined scoring zones, dynamically calculating team scores, and displayed results via a live video feed, enhancing gameplay analysis and user engagement

Technology Stack: Roboflow's Detection Model, Python, OpenCV

Wutz4Dinner

- Developed a web application using Python, React, and the Spoonacular web API that allows users to input random ingredients from their fridge and compile a list of recipes utilizing those ingredients

- Designed an intuitive user interface with a focus on performance and scalability, enhancing user interaction and increasing system efficiency for handling large queries

Technology Stack: Python, React, Javascript

Portfolio Website

Yep! You're Looking at it!

Technology Stack: Javascript, HTML, CSS

5-Card Draw Application with Intelligent Dealer Opponent

- Built a full-stack poker application using Python, implementing an intelligent bot opponent that analyzes probabilistic outcomes, providing a scalable and engaging user experience

- Created the backend to manage sessions and update user data in real-time using Pandas for efficient data storage and retrieval

Technology Stack: Python, Pandas, Numpy, Tkinter Window Library

Start to Finish Computer Construction

- Assembled a custom computer system from individual hardware components, demonstrating proficiency in hardware assembly

- Configured a Linux Mint-based operating system to meet specific functionality needs, donating the final product to a local non-profit organization

Skills: Hardware Construction, Computer Organization, Linux Systems

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Extracurricular

External Philanthropy Chair

Tau Kappa Epsilon | Blacksburg, VA | August 2023 - Present

- Led a fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising over $265,000 during a 5-day campaign

- Organized and delivered events by utilizing social media recruitment, and collaborating with other campus organizations

Skills: Leadership, Event Management, Fundraising, Partnership Building, Social Media Marketing/Recruiting

Presidential Global Scholars Program

Riva San Vitale, Switzerland | January 2023 - May 2023

- Participated in a semester-long program through the Honors College at Virginia Tech, focused on transdisciplinary research, Italian language, and analyzing cultural differences between the United States and Switzerland

Skills: Italian Communication, Research Skills, Global Awareness, Interdisciplinary Evaluation, Cross-Cultural Analysis