Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
August 2022 - May 2026
- Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Computer Science - Combined BS/MSE
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
- Minor: Applied Mathematics and Statistics
GPA: 3.92/4.00
Command Center
Simon RuppIncoming SWE @ Bloomberg
I like to build and learn! I’m a software engineer with experience in large-scale systems, machine learning research, and full-stack product development.
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Experience Roles
6+
Degree Track
BS/MSE CS
Next Step
Bloomberg 2026
About
Engineering with Product Taste
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I am a Computer Science student at Johns Hopkins University in a combined BS/MSE track, with hands-on experience across large-scale systems, machine learning research, and full-stack product development.
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My work centers on building systems that have measurable impact, whether that means improving security workflows (AWS), shipping user-facing features (APL), or strengthening model performance (LCICM).
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This site highlights the projects and experiences that have shaped my professional journey so far. I’m excited to continue learning and building as I begin my full-time role this summer.
Education
Academic Foundation
Experience
Recent Work and Technical Growth
Incoming Software Engineer
Bloomberg
Starting Summer 2026
Incoming full-time role focused on building high-performance software at production scale.
- Joining Bloomberg as a full-time Software Engineer in Summer 2026.
- Preparing for production engineering work in large-scale, data-intensive systems.
- Bringing prior internship and full-stack experience into long-term product ownership.
C++PythonDistributed SystemsData-Intensive Systems
Software Development Engineer Intern
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 2025 - August 2025
Shipped a generative AI tool for internal Amazon engineers, improving build failure analysis and risk remediation workflows.
- Led integration of a generative AI build-failure analysis tool into an internal assurance dashboard.
- Implemented one-click fix workflows for internal engineering users.
- Improved team merge automation success rate by ~10%, resulting in the remediation of thousands of software risks.
AWSPythonGenerative AIInternal Tooling
Machine Learning Researcher
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Laboratory for Computational Intensive Care Medicine
April 2024 - May 2025
Applied machine learning methods to clinically grounded research questions in critical care.
- Designed an unsupervised machine learning model to predict sub-phenotypes in TBI patients in the ICU.
- Trained the model on heart rate variability (HRV) features to map HRV to TBI outcomes.
- Led the data processing, modeling, and analysis efforts.
PythonScikit-LearnPandasResearch Modeling
Software Engineering Intern
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) - Mission Critical Communications
May 2024 - August 2024
Shipped security-focused software and modeling improvements in a mission-critical environment.
- Collaborated on two secret-level, CISA-sponsored software projects focused on DNS and BGP security.
- Reduced incorrect machine learning domain classifications by about 45% through training set and ensemble model improvements.
- Developed production code for BGP security tooling that alerts critical infrastructure network operators to anomalous activity.
PythonMachine LearningDNSBGPCybersecurity
Software Developer
Fait LLC
September 2023 - December 2023
Developed a generative AI product feature set across backend services and frontend delivery.
- Used OpenAI APIs with Pinecone vector search for semantic retrieval workflows.
- Built server-side systems with Django REST Framework.
- Developed React client functionality for the generative AI note-tracking application.
PythonDjango RESTReactOpenAI APIPinecone
Full Stack Software Engineering Intern
Nightspot Networks
May 2023 - August 2023
Supported secure full-stack product development with backend and mobile-facing integration.
- Collaborated with backend engineers to create, test, and secure API endpoints.
- Implemented AWS Cognito authentication flows connected to a React Native sign-up experience.
- Contributed to full-stack delivery with focus on secure user onboarding.
Node.jsReact NativeAWS CognitoAPI Security
Projects
Selected Builds
Activity Tracker
Full-stack workout tracking app for lifts and runs with secure per-user data isolation, email verification/reset flows, calendar-first review, and range-based progress summaries.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptPrismaPostgreSQLTailwind CSSPWA
Poker Odds Calculator
Heads-up poker odds calculator based on player hole cards and board state, built for fast probability estimation and clean UX.
TypeScriptProbabilityFrontend UX
Wallet Watch
Modernized MERN + Plaid personal finance app for tracking spending, income, and cash flow with JWT auth, transaction CRUD, and bank-link flows, deployed as a Vite frontend on Vercel with an Express API on Render and MongoDB Atlas.
MongoDB AtlasExpressReactNode.jsViteJWTPlaid APIVercel + Render
Deterministic Password Manager
Stateless Chrome extension password manager using modern PBKDF techniques so generated credentials are not susceptible to offline attacks.
JavaScriptChrome Extension APIsCryptographySecurity
Let's Eat
Non-profit platform architecture using Next.js/React, Node/Express, Postgres, and Supabase with CI/CD. Shipped inventory CRUD, donation analytics reporting, and workflows connecting food suppliers to shelters.
Next.jsReactNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLSupabaseGitHub Actions
Simon Rupp Portfolio
Retro-modern portfolio built with motion-first UI patterns and a performance-conscious Next.js stack.
Next.jsTypeScriptFramer MotionTailwind CSS
Rubik's Cube Trainer
Keyboard-first Rubik's Cube trainer with 3D cube rendering, swipe-driven row and column moves, diagonal view rotation, live gesture previews, and optional haptic feedback across desktop and mobile.
ReactTypeScriptVitecubejsTouch GesturesMobile UX
Skills
Toolkit and Strengths
Languages
Python
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
C
C++
Go
x86 Assembly
Web + Data
Node.js
Express.js
NestJS
React
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL
Platform + Workflow
AWS
Docker
Git
GitHub
GitLab
Linux
Jupyter Notebook
ML + AI
Scikit-Learn
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Pandas
Flask
OpenAI API
Pinecone
Activities
Leadership and Community
Software Engineering Club - President (August 2022 - May 2025)
Grew the Software Engineering Club Slack community to 350+ members and organized practical technical workshops.
Phi Kappa Psi - Congruence Assessment Program Chair (August 2022 - May 2024)
Led fraternity documentation and standards workflows with the Office for Fraternity Life, contributing to a gold-status outcome.
Student Conduct Board - Member (April 2024 - Present)
Served as a student representative on conduct and academic ethics hearings to ensure fair processes and advocate for student perspectives.
Contact
Let's Connect
Reach out to discuss engineering, research, product development, or collaboration ideas.