Hi, my name is

Nithin Vijaykumar.

Math & CS student.

Builder.

I'm a sophomore at the University of Minnesota studying Mathematics and Computer Science. I build digital solutions — from hardware integrations to web applications.

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01. About Me

Hello! I'm Nithin, a Computer Science and Mathematics double-major at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Expected Graduation: Dec 2027).

I am driven by the belief that the most resilient software is built on a foundation of mathematical rigor. I specialize in the intersection of algorithmic logic and scalable systems, currently deepening my expertise through an AWS Generative AI Developer certification. My focus is on deploying production-ready LLM applications and architecting automated, high-integrity data workflows.

Industry Impact: As an Engineering Intern at Stanley Black & Decker, I developed digital solutions for construction professionals and reached the finals of the Stanley X Hackathon with a project recognized for its innovation and scalability.

Data & AI Strategy: At the UMN "Analytics for Good" Hackathon, I leveraged Python and SQL to transform massive, unstructured datasets into actionable insights for large-scale sustainability challenges.

Full-Stack Prototyping: I thrive on the "end-to-end" product journey — from low-level Arduino firmware and CAD hardware prototyping to building modern, cloud-native web applications.

When I'm not in the lab, you'll find me training with the UMN Running Club, collaborating on AI projects, or playing music.

Nithin Vijaykumar

02. Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • HTML & CSS
  • MATLAB
  • MySQL
  • C#

Tools

  • GitHub
  • JupyterLab
  • Google Colab
  • Visual Studio
  • Arduino IDE
  • IDLE

Libraries

  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Matplotlib
  • SciPy
  • TensorFlow

03. Projects

📁 🔗

Analytics for Good — Celonis

Used Celonis process mining to analyze corporate travel data and model carbon & cost reduction strategies. Projected $25.7M in savings and 112.5M kg CO₂ reduced across four optimization strategies including eliminating unapproved trips and optimizing booking timing.

  • Celonis
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Mining
  • Sustainability
📁 🔗

Custom Language Compiler

A handwritten interpreter/compiler in Java for a custom programming language. Supports variable assignment, arithmetic, user input, printing, loops, and conditionals — all parsed from plain-text source files.

  • Java
  • Compilers
  • Interpreters
📁 🔗

Zombie Hoard

A browser-based shoot-em-up game where players control a tank to survive waves of blob zombies. Built with p5.js, featuring real-time collision detection and enemy pathfinding.

  • JavaScript
  • p5.js
  • Game Dev
📁 🔗

Enigma Machine Cipher

A browser-based Enigma-style cipher tool built with p5.js. Users provide a seed for pseudo-random key generation to encode and decode messages — supporting letters, digits, and punctuation.

  • JavaScript
  • p5.js
  • Cryptography
📁 🔗

Knowledge Nuggets

Stanley X Hackathon finalist project. A QR-code-based platform that links construction workers to equipment guides and tutorials, capturing institutional knowledge from experienced tradespeople. Includes an approval workflow and contributor certification system.

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript

04. Experience

Analytics for Good Hackathon Participant

UMN Carlson School of Management — Minnesota

Jan 2026
  • Developed a data-driven model to identify carbon-saving opportunities across supply chain operations, helping Celonis clients achieve their sustainability goals.
  • Data Analysis
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainability

Engineering Intern

Stanley Black & Decker — Towson, MD

Summer 2023
  • Developed practical digital solutions to construction workers' problems.
  • Prototyped and tested the electrification of a concrete smoothener and a water pump using CAD tools.
  • Wrote firmware on the Arduino platform for tool circuit integration.
  • Arduino
  • CAD
  • C++

Hackathon Finalist

Stanley X Hackathon — Santa Clara, CA

May 2023
  • Built a platform addressing the skilled labor shortage in construction by capturing and transferring institutional knowledge from experienced tradespeople.
  • Recognized as a top hackathon project and shortlisted to the finals.
  • Developed the web application using WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript.
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript

Web Development Volunteer Teacher

Newark Public Schools via SEWA — Newark, CA

2021 – 2022
  • Taught web design and Math to K–7th grade students for one year.
  • HTML & CSS
  • Teaching
  • Volunteering

05. Education

B.S. Mathematics & Computer Science

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Expected 2028

Sophomore Year

Relevant Coursework: Calculus 1 & 2, Intro to CS (Python), Algorithms and Data Structures, Computational Linear Algebra, Discrete Structures

  • Running Club
  • UMN AI Club
  • Music

High School Diploma

Mission San Jose

Class of 2024

A-Level Topper: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, U.S. History, Web Design

06. Certifications

Python (Basic)

HackerRank

July 2024

Generative AI Fundamentals

Databricks

June 2024

Presidential Volunteer Service Award

AmeriCorps

December 2022

Presidential Volunteer Service Award

AmeriCorps

December 2021

The Practice of Law

UC Berkeley ATDP

April 2021

Advanced Web Development

UC Berkeley ATDP

July 2020

Elements of Web Design

UC Berkeley ATDP

July 2019

07. Get In Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!