Arin Sood

About Me

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Arin Sood

Computer Science & Applied Mathematics

The University of Texas at Dallas

arinsood2305@email.com

Dallas, TX

Hi, I'm Arin! I'm a student at the University of Texas at Dallas, double majoring in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I'm interested in building full-stack applications, scalable distributed systems, and AI solutions that can create real change. Outside of academics, I'm really into fantasy football, basketball, and lifting. If you're interested in reaching out, feel free to send an email or schedule a chat with me!

Experience

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Amazon Web Services

Software Development Engineer Intern

Denver, CO

May 2025 - August 2025

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ACM Development

Project Lead

Richardson, TX

December 2024 - Present

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Springer Capital

Software Engineer Intern

Remote

March 2025 - May 2025

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Consult Your Community

Technical Consultant

Dallas, TX

February 2025 - May 2025

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Mercor

Growth & Strategy Intern

Remote

Jan. 2025 - April 2025

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Association of Computing Machinery

Software Engineer

Richardson, TX

Sept. 2024 - Nov. 2024

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Software Developer Intern

Richardson, TX

May 2023 - April 2023

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Goose Creek CISD

Social Media Growth Intern

Baytown, TX

May 2021 - May 2022

Skills

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Python

C++

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JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

C

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Java

R Logo

R

TypeScript

React

React Native

Next.js

Docker

Node.js

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Firebase

MongoDB

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Assembly

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AWS

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GCP

Projects

ReQuest

ReQuest demo

Cross-platform full stack mobile app for scanning items, finding recycling centers, and earning points for recycling.

  • Uses Google Cloud Vision and Places APIs to identify items and locate recycling centers nearby.
  • Employs a Llama model to assess recyclability and award points, with Firebase tracking user progress.
  • Maintains a crowdsourced database of 47 recycling locations, updated via web integration.

Technologies:

React Native
TypeScript
Expo
Tailwind
Llama Model
Firebase
Google Cloud LogoGoogle Cloud

Promptly

Promptly demo

AI-powered platform for web scraping and automation using natural language instructions, with agentic email delivery, and a real-time playground.

  • FastAPI backend with MongoDB for storing tasks, results, and user preferences.
  • RESTful endpoints for creating, running, viewing, and updating tasks programmatically.
  • Dockerized deployment on Render for scalability and portability.

Technologies:

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Python LogoPython
FastAPI
Docker
MongoDB
Google Cloud LogoGemma Model
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Render LogoRender

PanicPrep AI

PanicPrep AI demo

AI-powered flashcard generator with account management, real-time storage, and payment integration.

  • Firebase for online storage and Clerk for secure user authentication and flashcard management.
  • Stripe API for payments and subscriptions to premium features.
  • Mixtral model via Groq API generates study content tailored to user preferences and progress.

Technologies:

Firebase LogoFirebase
Stripe LogoStripe API
Mistral LogoMixtral Model
Mui
React
Node.js
Next.js
Clerk LogoClerk

SnipDeck

SnipDeck demo

Chrome extension for managing text snippets and screenshots, featuring speech synthesis and local storage.

  • Integrates with Chrome Extensions API for seamless browser functionality.
  • Uses Speech Synthesis API for reading snippets aloud, enhancing accessibility.
  • JavaScript manages context menus, screenshot capture, and WebP image compression.

Technologies:

Chrome LogoChrome Extensions API
Speech Synthesis API
JavaScript LogoJavaScript
HTML
CSS
Service Workers

Cyclistic Case Study

Cyclistic Case Study demo

Case study analyzing 6.1 million rides of Divvy bikeshare data with R for data manipulation, visualization, and analysis.

  • Uses tidyverse for data cleaning and manipulation.
  • Calculates geographical distances with geosphere to analyze cycling patterns.
  • Processes dates using lubridate to uncover time-based trends.
  • Creates interactive maps with leaflet to visualize routes and hotspots.

Technologies:

R LogoR
Tidyverse Logotidyverse
leaflet
Data Analysis

S&P 500 Sector Portfolio Optimization

S&P 500 Sector Portfolio Optimization demo

Optimization algorithm using machine learning, Monte Carlo simulations, and the Sharpe Ratio to predict optimal sector weightings.

  • Random forest regression predicts optimal sector weights.
  • Monte Carlo simulations optimize risk-adjusted returns.
  • Pandas prepares and manipulates historical stock data for analysis.

Technologies:

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Scikit LogoScikit-learn
Pandas LogoPandas
Jupyter Notebooks
Machine Learning

MIPS Math Memory Match

MIPS Math Memory Match demo

Memory match game built in MIPS assembly to explore low-level programming and memory management.

  • Game logic, user input, and memory management handled entirely in MIPS assembly.
  • Features card shuffling, match checking, and score tracking.

Technologies:

MIPS
Assembly LogoAssembly
Memory Management

OrgPortal (Work in Progress)

OrgPortal (Work in Progress) demo

Full stack web app for UTD's 450+ student organizations, supporting member management, engagement tracking, and org discovery.

  • Helps orgs manage members, track engagement, and gain insights; acts as a discovery platform for students.
  • Currently refining features and preparing for deployment with improved scalability and data integrity.

Technologies:

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Supabase
PostgreSQL
Shadcn UI

Awards

HackUTD 2025 - 1st Place T-Mobile Track

  • Placed 1st out of 53 teams in the largest 24-hour hackathon in North America, receiving brand-new iPhone 17s as prizes.

National Merit Scholar

  • Awarded a Full Ride Scholarship for being in the Top 7500 out of 1.5 million PSAT test takers

CME Group University Trading Challenge 2024

  • Ranked 83rd out of 568 teams
  • Conducted 10+ trades per day for 3 weeks, earning a 10% return on an initial $500k portfolio

ACM Projects - 2nd Place

  • Full stack engineer for mobile app that placed 2nd out of 11
  • Earned recognition from senior engineers and recruiters from top firms including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, NASDAQ, Paycom, and American Airlines

SPUR 2023 - Computer Science Award

  • Designed a poster, presentation, and video demo that placed as a Top 10 CS project out of 207 participants

© 2025 Arin Sood
Last Updated: 11/11/2025