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About Me

My name is Parsa Sedghi, and I am a junior at the University of Maryland pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Operations Management/Business Analytics as well as a minor in Cybersecurity. I am also in the QUEST Honors Program, where I have the unique opportunity to work on real-world, multidisciplinary projects each semester. The program emphasizes experiential learning, teamwork, and creating innovative solutions to complex challenges.

With a unique combination of creativity, logic, and technical expertise, I thrive on working with wonderful people to tackle challenging projects and build intuitive products. Whether it's through coding, designing, or analyzing data, I am driven by a passion for continuous learning and growth, striving every day to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and business. Outside of work, I really enjoy watching soccer, weightlifting, and running.

My Interests: Cybersecurity | Machine Learning | FinTech | Cloud Computing

Get in touch: Email Me | LinkedIn

Professional Highlights

Microsoft

Incoming Summer Intern

Microsoft | Redmond, WA | Summer 2025

Set to join the Cloud Operations + Innovations team to develop scalable internal tools and improve infrastructure reliability. Focused on delivering cross-functional engineering solutions for global enterprise customers.

Meta

Software Engineering Intern

Meta | College Park, MD | Spring 2025

Built an AI-powered onboarding agent for XR devices for Meta Reality Labs using TypeScript, React Native, and LLM APIs, improving user understanding of privacy policies. Developed RAG pipelines and conversational workflows that increased user opt-ins and enhanced transparency around data tracking.

UMD

Enterprise Software Engineering Intern

UMD | College Park, MD | Summer 2022 - Present

Developed secure applications and contributed to the scalability of enterprise-level systems for the university.

BlackRock

Software Engineering Intern

BlackRock | Wilmington, DE | Summer 2024

Worked on operational and financial engineering technologies to improve internal systems and streamline workflow processes.

Wodify/QUEST Honors

Data Science Intern

QUEST Honors/Wodify | Remote | Spring 2024

Analyzed customer behavior data and implemented predictive models to enhance user engagement and retention.

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IN FOCUS Software Engineering Extern

Jane Street | New York, NY | Winter 2024

I gained proficiency in functional programming with OCaml, developed a Python-based stock trading bot, and applied quantitative analysis and probability theories in simulated trading exercises to deepen my understanding of market dynamics and trading strategies.

Consortium Networks

Cyber Analyst Intern

Consortium Networks | Remote | Summer 2023

Conducted product and penetration testing, developed incident response plans, and implemented advanced security measures to enhance the network security posture of Fortune 500 clients and other organizations.

Best Buy

Sales Associate

Best Buy | Annapolis, MD | Fall 2021 - Winter 2023

Provided personalized technology solutions, delivered exceptional customer service, and exceeded sales goals by effectively communicating product benefits and tailoring recommendations to customer needs.

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