I’m Sathya Tadinada.

My journey in computer science started all the way back in middle school, when I first interacted with computers and realized their potential and usefulness as a vessel for creativity and problem-solving, along with providing a personal platform to solve any problems I came across in my day-to-day life. As such, I was very intrigued by the realm of software development as a professional parallel to my personal interests.

In high school and college, I was introduced to the world of theoretical computer science (including the mathematical underpinnings of computation), which further solidified my interest in the field. I was particularly fascinated by the idea of using computers to solve complex problems and create new technologies that could leave a positive impact on the world. As a result, I’ve been very interested in pursuing any opportunities that allow me to study mathematics and theoretical computer science - along with the practical applications of these fields in software development.

Experience

Software Engineering Intern: Select Portfolio Servicing

May 2025 – Present · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Converted SAS code to SQL and Python for the Advance Continuation Model (ACM), replicating a full backward elimination regression model.
  • Debugged and improved a real-time LLM-powered Call Summarization tool used in the company’s call center.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Kahlert School of Computing

Aug 2024 – Present · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Graded exams and assignments in automata theory, Turing machines, and formal languages, offering detailed feedback to enhance understanding.
  • Led weekly review sessions for 100+ students, resulting in a 15% increase in exam performance.

Tech Track Mentor: Ken Garff Esports (Success in Education)

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024 · West Valley City, UT

  • Taught students foundational cybersecurity and software development using the GameMaker engine, culminating in two completed projects.
  • Delivered four technology career seminars, boosting summer camp engagement by 25% and inspiring long-term interest in tech pathways.

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Human-Centered Computing Lab

Feb 2023 – Aug 2023 · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Resolved code inconsistencies and improved code clarity by 25%, accelerating project delivery timelines.
  • Synthesized qualitative data into eight actionable instructional recommendations, improving student code quality metrics by 10%.

Education

University of Utah

Honors B.S. Computer Science · B.S. Applied Mathematics · Minor in Psychology

Expected Graduation: May 2026

GPA & Honors

GPA: 3.98 · Dean’s List

Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Practice I–II, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Models of Computation, Computer Systems, Number Theory

Notable Projects

  • Built a spreadsheet app with C# + MAUI using the MVC pattern.
  • Developed a C# chat application using HTTPS/TCP.
  • Implemented a multiplayer snake game (networking & sockets).
  • Wrote a fully functional custom malloc in C.

Proficient Technologies

Java
Rust
Python
TypeScript
C
C++
C#
SQL
R
Next.js
Flutter
PyTorch

Certifications

  • MTA: Introduction to Programming Using Java (Microsoft)

Fun Facts

  • I compose music and play badminton in my free time.
  • I enjoy watching TV shows and movies.
  • I love traveling!