Rhea Jain

Computer Science PhD at University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

Champaign, Illinois, United States

About

Experience

  • Software Engineer Intern at Google
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    Implemented a solution to improving individual services' ability to predict their bandwidth allocation in the Google network. Developed a comprehensive design document with implementation details, design decisions, and modifications for alternative policy decisions

  • Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States)
    • 15-251 Head Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2020 - May 2021 · 10 mos

      Leading course staff of 20 people, including training and orientation, and handling administrative tasks. Working closely with professor and CMU's Eberly Learning Center to redesign course for online setting, focusing on improving student engagement.

    • Researcher
      May 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Analyzing and improving current approximation algorithms for the Steiner Forest problem.

    • 15-451 Teaching Assistant
      Jan 2020 - May 2020 · 5 mos

      Taught recitations, wrote rubrics and graded papers, and held office hours. Participated in weekly TA meetings to suggest improvements and changes to course structure.

  • Software Engineering Intern at Microsoft
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 · 4 mos

    During this internship, I integrated Istio Service Mesh into the Application Gateway Ingress controller (AGIC), addressing customer demands to simplify management, security, and monitoring of microservices for AGIC users. I also delivered regular service mesh ''tech talks" to the App Gateway team.

  • Software Engineering Intern at Datum
    May 2018 - Aug 2018 · 4 mos

    In order to add MyEtherWallet as a data source for this blockchain data marketplace startup, I authenticated user Ethereum addresses and retrieved MyEtherWallet data securely. Alongside this project, I helped develop screens and frontend features for their app using React Native and Redux.

  • Software Engineering Intern at ZALORA Group
    Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 · 2 mos

    Adjusted Global Fashion Group website to allow it to function on mobile and tablet devices, and completed documentation for new and upcoming projects