KUSH GOHIL

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

B.S. Systems Engineering and Design | Minor in Computer Science

Aug 2022 - May 2025

• James Scholars Honors Student

  Relevant Coursework: Linear Algebra with Computer Applications, Discrete Mathematics, Intro to Computer Science, Physics Mechanics/Elec & Mag, Engineering Graphics and Design, Analog Circuits and Systems, Automotive Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Johnson Controls International

Data Engineering Intern

May 2023 – Present

• Achieved 90% efficiency gains by creating an internal dashboard with Power BI to identify data discrepancies within production, development, and QA environment for automated data synchronization checks
• Ensured accurate table values by leveraging SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft Azure Storage Explorers to parse through RDBMS databases, each containing 100,000+ rows of data
• Developed ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory, reducing reliance on outdated storage systems through Snowflake migration
• Debugged 10+ ingestion pipelines to operate successfully with its corresponding services for loading new, real-time data
• Partnering with business stakeholders and documenting relevant processes
IBM

Accelerate Program Intern

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

• Immersed in a professional development program focused on improving critical interpersonal, client engagement, and sales industry skills through educational sessions with corporate professionals
• Developed a finance-oriented chatbot with IBM’s Watson Assistant to address the business challenges of a banking system, tailoring the product with 15+ optimal autonomous functions to improve customer satisfaction
• Highlighted key features within the product in a mock client presentation, pitching the chatbot as a powerful technical solution
• Regularly interfaced with Client Engineering and Sales specialists to gain feedback on improving client-faced interactions

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Music Recommendation Web App

Software Developer

Sep 2022 – May 2023

• Collaborated with a small team to create a functional music recommendation web app
• Leveraged Node.js and HTML services to save Spotify tokens to a database based on user profiles, interfaced 300+ times
• Collaborated on the web app through a shared GitHub Repository, offering clear, periodic updates to our project manager

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

Engineering Council Representative

Apr 2023 - Present

• Organizing 6 Engineering Open House exhibits, representing the ISE department to highlight key accomplishments, innovations, and challenges of Systems and Industrial Engineering students to 1000+ guests
• Collaborated closely with Engineering Council to secure funding for EOH, ensuring feasibility by tracking estimated expenditures
Off-Road Illini Baja SAE

Wireless Strain Gauge Co-Lead

Sep 2023 – Present

• Initiated experimental tests to ensure accurate measurements of stress with various different materials using MicroStrain Sensor Connect Software, comparing results through data analysis with Jupyter notebook
• Communicated clearly with our electrical testing supervisor, providing regular updates on research and applications

SKILLS

Technical Skills:

• JavaScript, Python, SQL, CAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Microsoft Office Suite, Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Apache Hive, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Factory, and Snowflake

• Certifications:

  • Data Engineering, Data Lake, Data Sharing, Data Applications, and Data Warehouse badges from Snowflake Inc.

Personal Skills:

• Adaptable, Hardworking, Open-minded, Team Player, Growth Mindset, Willingness to Learn, Agile