Vrishank Paladugu

Vrishank Paladugu

Software Engineer & Full Stack Developer

About Me

Vrishank Paladugu - About

Hello! I'm Vrishank, a passionate Software Engineer driven by curiosity and a love for creating innovative solutions. With a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience in full-stack development and AI, I enjoy tackling complex challenges and turning ideas into reality.

I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn new technologies and methodologies. My goal is to leverage my skills to build impactful software that solves real-world problems.

Education

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Interests

Artificial Intelligence

Exploring the frontiers of machine learning and AI applications.

Web Development

Crafting responsive and engaging user experiences on the web.

Analog Photography

Taking film photographs with dream like aesthetics

Projects

Poker Bot
Poker Bot
An application of advanced hand ranking algorithms to accurately calculate odds of each player winning and predict the best move
Java
Git
Monopoly Simulator
Monopoly Simulator
A simulation of the game Monopoly to determine which positions and properties are most valuable (hint: it's orange)
Python
MatPlotLib
Portfolio Website (This!)
Portfolio Website (This!)
Redesigned personal portfolio built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, featuring a modern design and smooth animations.
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
React

Photography

Some pics I captured on 35mm film.

Tower

Tower

August 23, 2023
The ATC tower at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bench

Bench

April 23, 2024
A bench overlooking Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin during autumn.
Frame

Frame

March 11, 2025
The unseen underneath of an iconic bridge

More of my work can be found on my photography portfolio (coming soon!).

Skills

Languages
Python
Java
SQL
PHP
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
Frameworks & Libraries
React
Selenium
Flask
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-learn
Matplotlib
Databases
MongoDB
MySQL
Tools
Git & GitHub
Docker
VS Code
Jupyter Notebook
Linux
Jira
Agile
AI/ML
Natural Language Processing
Convolutional Neural Networks
TensorFlow
PyTorch

Experience

Peer Mentor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

May 2023 - May 2024
  • Facilitated in-class activities and discussions, including one on one office hours to offer guidance on topics such as machine learning
  • Fostered an engaging and interactive learning environment to promote students' understanding of data science concepts
  • Spearheaded efforts to make more personal and interesting projects, increasing student satisfaction by 10%
Automation Engineering Intern

Safety National

May 2024 - Aug 2024
  • Developed and implemented automated scripts to replace manual tasks, reducing completion time by up to 55%
  • Reduced overhead by 20% by engineering robust and reusable automation frameworks using Selenium and Java
  • Successfully published and integrated finalized automation scripts onto Jenkins production servers, ensuring they run in perpetuity
Automation Engineer

Safety National

June 2025 - Present

    Get In Touch

    I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something amazing. Feel free to reach out to me!