Sahil Baligar
Computer Science student @ Purdue University
I build software products and automation that turn messy workflows into clean, reliable systems.
• Sophomore in Computer Science at Purdue University
• Graduating Winter 2027
• Interested in: product engineering, automation, QA systems, ML/analytics
Experience
Software Engineering Intern — Hilton (Connected Room)
UpcomingMay 2026 – Aug 2026 | Upcoming
- •Upcoming 10-week summer internship with Connected Room team
- •Software engineering role starting May 2026
QA Intern — Sedgwick
May 2025 – Aug 2025 | Memphis, TN (Hybrid)
- •Conducted comprehensive RPA bot testing to ensure performance and reliability
- •Authored detailed test plans to improve testing efficiency
- •Used UIPath for automation and Playwright for end-to-end testing
- •Supported Sedgwick's mission as a global leader in risk and claims management through QA improvements
Undergraduate Student Researcher — John Deere
Aug 2024 – May 2025 | West Lafayette, Indiana
- •The Data Mine, Purdue University
- •Built Python ML models to estimate parts demand quantity
- •Used models: Random Forest, XGBoost, Holt-Winters, custom polynomial regression
- •Evaluated performance with RMSE and identified seasonal patterns
- •Worked in Agile/Kanban weekly sprints
Software Engineer Intern — Roar Inc.
Sep 2022 – Apr 2023 | Remote (Mountain View, CA)
- •Built web portal joinroar.co using NodeJS, JavaScript, Pug, GitHub
- •Worked under CEO at a STEM career-empowerment startup
- •Gained experience in building, testing, deployment, and collaboration
Projects
GetUrSeat
LIVEA side B2B SaaS project for wellness services/companies: landing pages + dashboard for revenue tracking and client management.
Shorts/Reels Virality Engine
WIPShorts/Reel styled video clipping with captions, facial tracking, and a virality engine to gauge the most successful clips.
QA Document Generator
WIPAI document generator catered for QA items (test plans, pass/fail tables, evidence, structured outputs).
Mobile Outfits App
WIPMobile app with a wardrobe to store clothing pieces online. Build and store outfits manually or use AI suggestions. Includes AI to generate a Pinterest-board style image or dress up an AI avatar to preview how you'd look.
Skills
Languages
Frameworks/Tools
ML/Data
Web
Education
Purdue University — B.S. Computer Science
Aug 2024 – Winter 2027
Activities: Purdue Student Government — Board of Directors (Engagement Committee)
Earlier background
Collierville High School (GPA 4.7541, Rank 15/700, Cum Laude)
Certifications: TestOut Network Pro, TestOut PC Pro (University of Memphis)