AADARSH BALIREDDY
Lewisville, TX 75056 • (469) 408-2037 • aadarshb09@gmail.com
linkedIn.com/in/aadarshb09github.com • github.com/dragonflamehotness
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science,
GPA 3.8/4.0
Aug. 2021 – May 2025 (exp.)
Honors: Milstein Scholar in Technology
& Humanity, Dean's List
Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Computer Science, Exchange Semester
Aug. – Dec. 2023
CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Team Leadership & Collaboration
▪ Back-End Programming
▪ Musical Composition
▪ Application Development
▪ Financial Software Development
▪ Communication & Presentation
▪ Conflict Resolution
▪ Data Analysis & Research
▪ Marketing Strategies
▪ Creative Problem-Solving
▪ Multi-Tasking & Adaptability
▪ Teamwork & Coordination
▪ Administrative Functions
▪ Organizational Effectiveness
▪ Strategic Planning & Execution
▪ Relationship Management
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: English, Korean
Programming Languages: Java, C++,
OCaml, C#, Python
Developer Tools: Docker, PostgreSQL,
Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes,
Linux, Unity, Photoshop, Latex, IntelliJ,
Git, Cucumber
Professional Experience
Lead Software Engineer Intern
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, Chicago, IL • May 2024 – Present
§ Implemented new functionality for implied trading of ESTR (Euro Short-Term Rate) spreads
to CME’s flagship Globex derivative trading platform’s core match engine (Java).
§ Displayed leadership abilities by serving as a mentor to newcomers and guiding a group of
55 interns, fostering relationship building and promoting teamwork, including providing
assistance and guidance with any challenges or inquiries.
Back-End Developer
Cornell Course Management System, Ithaca, NY • January 2023 – Present
§ Exhibited strong collaboration and organizational effectiveness as an integral part of the CMS
team, overseeing the maintenance of Cornell's CMSX software, which leverages Java
Persistence API for managing the grades of 8,000 students.
Achievements:
§ Boosted a 90% increase in safety by refactoring back-end object-oriented structure,
developing a 'StudentBuilder' to consolidate 11 initialization calls for a 'Student' object to 1.
§ Achieved a 60% reduction in data access clicks by enhancing CSV functionality to improve
faculty access for efficient metric analysis.
Software Engineer Intern
CME Group, Chicago, IL • May 2023 – Aug 2023
§ Contributed to the expansion of Google Cloud Infrastructure as part of the migration effort.
§ Configured containerized development environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Achievement:
§ Won the CME Algorithmic Trading Hackathon by designing an efficient algorithm for
trading oil futures in a simulated environment, securing an $8000 prize.
Teaching Assistant (CS 3152 Intro to Game Design)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • January 2024 – June 2024
§ Offered invaluable guidance on various aspects of game development, including
performance and artwork – expertly assisting with programming, sound, or music.
Project Highlights
Hellfrost | developed for iOS & Android using C++
§ Part of the advanced game development course at Cornell University and nominated to pitch
to Activision-Blizzard, who were highly impressed.
§ Selected as ‘Most Polished’ game in the course by a panel of professors and industry veterans.
§ Enhanced the audio systems by designing and implementing the audio controller with
complex fading actions and a back-end system for music selection.
§ Composed an intricate and thematic soundtrack, including all sound effects.
Flight of Vanity | Java, LibGDX, OpenGL (Java developer and music composer)
§ A puzzle video game, navigating in 2D splices set in a 3D cube world. Developed 2D/3D
transitions, allowing player movement across the cube's sides using orthographic rotations.
RPG Game via Functional Programming | OCaml
§ Developed CornQuest, a role-playing game in OCaml, with a team of three.
§ Designed and implemented a functional battle system from scratch, featuring complex stat
calculations, consumable items, buffs/debuffs, leveling up, and enemies.
Extra Curricular Activities
Saxophone
§ Nationally recognized during high school with 10 years of playing experience.
§ Winner of the 2021 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition – Junior Winds Division.
§ Interviewed on NPR about saxophone performance and musical arrangement.