Rutwik Patel

Email
rutwikdh@usc.edu
Phone
+1 213-913-8803
Location

San Francisco, USA

About me

I’m a Software Engineer @ Sigma Computing and a USC Master’s graduate who thrives at the intersection of Full Stack Engineering and AI. Whether I’m optimizing UI performance or architecting RAG systems for massive datasets, I love building tools that turn complex data into actionable insights.

My journey began at the University of Mumbai and led to my Master's at USC, where I specialized in high-performance computing and AI. At World Salon, I re-architected payment microservices that boosted performance by 20% and integrated Stripe for monetized events, gaining deep exposure to FinTech workflows. Simultaneously, as a Researcher at USC Marshall, I tackled big data challenges—building pipelines to process 500GB+ of energy transition data and developing semantic search tools using Vector Databases.

Today, I’m applying that rigor at Sigma Computing to enhance user experiences in cloud analytics, focusing on formula-based styling and TypeScript optimizations that reduce UI friction for end-users.

Technical Strengths:
Languages: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, SQL
Full Stack & Web: React.js, Node.js, Next.js, Redux, Django
AI & Data Engineering: RAG Systems, LangChain, Vector Databases (Chroma/Pinecone), PyTorch, TensorFlow, Selenium
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront), Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Terraform

I’m driven by the challenge of making complex systems efficient and accessible. Whether it’s reducing cold start times for mobile apps or implementing Explainable AI (XAI) for medical diagnostics, I’m passionate about engineering that solves specific, high-impact problems in SaaS, FinTech, and Healthcare.

I’m open to connecting with fellow engineers and recruiters to discuss opportunities in Full-time Full Stack development and AI roles. Feel free to message me here or reach out via email.

📧 rutwikdh@usc.edu

What i'm doing

Web Development

High-quality development of sites at the professional level.
Software Development

High-quality development and Scripting at the professional level.
Mobile apps

Professional development of applications for iOS.

Resume

Experience

Sigma Computing, New York City, NY

Software Engineer
Sept 2025*
- Delivered formula-based conditional background styling for workbook containers, enabling dynamic visual insights.
- Implemented FormV2 enhancements (delete fields, read-only mode) in TypeScript, reducing UI friction for end-users.
- Added automated test (unit + Cypress) for new UI flows, preventing regression issues across edit/view modes
World Salon, Los Angeles, CA

Software Engineer Intern
July 2024 - August 2025
- Spearheaded Event creation workflow using MERN stack with JWT authentication, role-based access control
- Architected microservices for payment/user modules with React Router, Redux improving performance by 20%
- Integrated Stripe payment for 20+ monetized events with webhook automation for real-time payment status updates
- Worked with AI team to build Puppeteer scraper extracting 39000+ speaker profiles and automated email workflows
- Deployed containerized app on AWS S3/EC2 with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline, Jest testing, and CloudWatch
USC Marshall School of Business, Los Angeles, USA

Research Assistant
February 2024 - May 2025
- Built automated web scraper using Selenium to collect 10 years of SP1500 sustainability reports (15K+ PDFs)
- Developed RAG system with 10K+ vector embeddings and semantic search across 500GB+ energy transition data
- Executed multi-threaded PDF processing pipeline with OCR support attaining 30% faster extraction rates
- Created PostgreSQL database indexing 2M+ data points with React UI for researchers accessing processed reports
- Automated Orbis database scraper for 1.8M+ companies using dynamic threading, reducing manual workload by 90%
Smart Consultant, Mumbai, India

Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern
May 2022 - July 2022
- Developed inventory management system for small retail businesses with Django REST API and PostgreSQL database
- Delivered dashboard analytics showing sales trends, profit margins, and automated ABC analysis for 5000+ SKUs
- Deployed on AWS EC2 achieving 200ms response times with S3/CloudFront CDN, supporting 15+ concurrent clients

Education

University of Southern California

Masters of Science in Computer Science | GPA: 3.81/4.0
August 2023 - May 2025^*
Developed advanced technical expertise in algorithms, database systems, and web technologies while enhancing problem-solving skills and innovation. Engaged in collaborative projects and research that strengthened my ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology | GPA: 3.8/4.0
August 2019 - May 2023
Gained a solid foundation in operating systems, machine learning, software engineering, and computer networks. Simultaneously honed my social interaction skills, networking abilities, and self-confidence, fostering a well-rounded engineering education.