About Me
About Parsa
My name is Parsa Sedghi, and I recently graduated from the University of Maryland where I pursued a dual degree in Computer Science and Operations Management/Business Analytics as well as a minor in Cybersecurity. I was also in the QUEST Honors Program, where I had 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.
Professional Highlights
Where I've worked
Software Engineer
Mountain View, CA | Present
Building payment infrastructure that powers seamless, secure transaction experiences for millions of users across Google Pay surfaces.
Engineering Intern
Redmond, WA | Summer 2025
Microsoft
Built ML-powered automation and real-time observability tools (Python, Azure Functions, TypeScript) to provision, replace, and monitor secure datacenter devices at scale, using predictive anomaly detection to cut manual engineering work.
Software Engineering Intern
College Park, MD | Spring 2025
Meta
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.
Enterprise Software Engineering Intern
College Park, MD | Summer 2022 – Spring 2026
UMD
Developed secure applications and contributed to the scalability of enterprise-level systems for the university.
Software Engineering Intern
Wilmington, DE | Summer 2024
BlackRock
Worked on operational and financial engineering technologies to improve internal systems and streamline workflow processes.
IN FOCUS Software Engineering Extern
New York, NY | Winter 2024
Jane Street
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.
Cyber Analyst Intern
Remote | Summer 2023
Consortium Networks
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.
Sales Associate
Annapolis, MD | Fall 2021 – Winter 2023
Best Buy
Provided personalized technology solutions, delivered exceptional customer service, and exceeded sales goals by effectively communicating product benefits and tailoring recommendations to customer needs.
Education & Skills
What I bring
Education
University of Maryland
- Dual Degree: B.S. Computer Science + B.S. Operations Management & Business Analytics
- Minor: Cybersecurity
- Honors: QUEST Honors Program
- Activities: Hack4Impact, Omicron Delta Kappa, Computer Science Advisory Board, Startup Shell
Certifications
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- CodePath Advanced Technical Program Certificate
- Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, C, SQL, React, Vue.js, OCaml, JavaScript/CSS/HTML, R, TypeScript, Bash, Streamlit
- Tools: AWS, Docker, Node.js, Snowflake, Nessus, VMware, Tableau, Excel