Bharath Gowda

Computer Science senior at Arizona State University

bgowda1412@gmail.com|Tempe, AZ|linkedin.com/in/bharath-shivashankar-gowda|github.com/bgowda14

Summary

Computer Science senior at Arizona State University (3.80 GPA, 7× Dean's List) currently engineering embedded systems for NASA's Psyche Mission, supporting a spacecraft exhibit that reaches 10,000+ K-12 students annually. Led cross-functional teams to three competitive wins in aerospace and accessibility technology, delivering real-time systems with measurable outcomes. Proficient in Python, C++, Java, REST APIs, and backend development. Eligible for 3-year STEM OPT — no sponsorship required.

Education

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY08/2022 - 05/2026

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY08/2024 - 05/2026

APPLIED BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS (certificate)

Experience

Student Intern08/2025 - Present

NASA

Coordinate weekly with NASA teams to modernize a full-scale Psyche spacecraft exhibit visited by 10,000+ K-12 students and thousands of public visitors annually.
Design and develop 3D rendering displays in Blender, enhancing visitor engagement by showcasing spacecraft instruments.
Integrate and program Raspberry Pi–based microcontroller solutions to restore connectivity and control lighting/instrument features.
Troubleshoot and upgrade outdated systems, reducing system failures and enhancing exhibit immersion.
Work with cross-disciplinary teams (CS, EE, Graphic Design) to align technical solutions with NASAʼs public outreach mission.

Financial Data Operations Assistant09/2024 - Present

Arizona State University

Manage third-party financial operations by interacting with collection agencies like NCM, Williams & Fudge, and RMS, providing itemized account statements, and ensuring compliance with FERPA and ASU financial policies for accurate debt recovery and student account management.
Streamline financial reconciliation by leveraging Excel for data validation and financial reporting, ensuring accurate itemizations and error-free student account records.
Enhance operational efficiency by optimizing email workflows, coordinating physical mail distribution, and supporting backend financial processes to improve ASU's student services.

VISIONARY HANDS, Prototype Lead01/2024 - 12/2024

Arizona State University

Led a team of five engineers in designing and developing an ASL-to-audio conversion glove through ASU's competitive EPICS program, creating real-time translation technology to assist local deaf community.
Developed a glove using five flex sensors, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer to accurately interpret American Sign Language (ASL) gestures, providing real-time audio translation with 90% accuracy.
Spearheaded programming and integration of an ESP32 microcontroller to translate ASL gestures into vector readings, delivering real-time audio output.

Teaching Assistant – ASU 101 Section Leader08/2024 - 12/2024

Arizona State University

Led weekly discussions and mentoring sessions for 30+ freshmen engineering students, guiding through academic planning and career development.
Delivered short lectures and facilitated workshops to encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and active participation.

Projects

Team Lead, Devils Invent: Autonomy in Aerospacegithub.com/bgowda14

Built a UAM traffic control system in C++ using Dijkstra’s algorithm to optimize multi-vehicle routing and avoid mid-air conflicts at a Honeywell hackathon. Also developed a dynamic booking system for UAM rides — awarded “Best Innovation & Technology” ($1,000).

Best Innovation & Technology ($1,000)

Team Lead, Devils Invent: Augment Our Reality (AR classroom)github.com/bgowda14

Created an immersive AR classroom simulation using Lens Studio, allowing users to experience role of an undergraduate teaching assistant (UGTA) through interactive scenarios, aimed at increasing UGTA participation.

Team Lead, SpaceHACK For Sustainabilitygithub.com/bgowda14

Received Honourable Mention award for Best Data Visualization at SpaceHack for Sustainability event, for analyzing data on Brazil favelas and landslides with Google Earth and presenting findings in a compelling and informative manner.

Honourable Mention award for Best Data Visualization

Technical Skills

Skills: Python, Java, C++, SQL(PostgreSQL), REST APIs, Linux/Unix, Data Structures, Git/GitHub, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Excel, Tableau, Agile/Scrum

Awards & Achievements

Python for Data Science, AI & Development Certification — IBM on Coursera (September/2023)
Crash Course On Python Certification — Google on Coursera (August/2023)

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Bharath Gowda

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