RUSHIL PETRUS
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Final-year Computing student (graduating Dec 2025) with practical experience in Python, Java, SQL, and cloud-based applications. Skilled in building and maintaining data pipelines, working with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and contributing to AI/ML prototypes. Strong problem-solving and debugging ability, with a focus on developing reliable and scalable software systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data & AI Intern
Purplescape India
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Contributed to a data analytics project for a US luxury toy retailer, creating visualizations that revealed high-margin products and single-sell drivers; these insights shaped pricing and bundling strategies that improved profitability.
- Designed and deployed an interactive AI insights dashboard that presented predictive outputs and scenario testing for clients, allowing business leaders to quickly evaluate options and make faster, evidence-based decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (data scientists, frontend developers, and business analysts) to ensure technical outputs were translated into clear business recommendations, strengthening client adoption of AI solutions.
Web Development Team Member
Google Developers Group (USYD)
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated seminars on web development fundamentals, enabling students to gain hands-on experience with JavaScript, Django, and modern workflows.
- Acted as a bridge between Google’s developer initiatives and the USYD campus community, ensuring students had direct exposure to industry best practices and resources that elevated the quality of student-led projects.
- Built and shared example projects that bridged frontend/backend concepts, improving student confidence in debugging, testing, and deployment practices.
Cybersecurity Team Lead
Google Developers Group (USYD)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Contributed to cybersecurity workshops and Capture the Flag challenges that gave students practical exposure to ethical hacking, system vulnerabilities, and secure coding practices.
- Designed learning activities around pipeline security and system testing, helping peers understand both defensive and offensive strategies in real-world cybersecurity contexts.
- Acted as a link between Google’s security knowledge base and the university community, ensuring students had access to updated tools, resources, and practices that strengthened campus-wide cybersecurity awareness.
Technical Lead
ThePhiWorks
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Built and deployed a news aggregator app on the Google Play Store, providing students with a streamlined platform to access curated school news.
- Coordinated a small development team across frontend, backend, and deployment, resulting in a fully functional app that improved internal communication and digital engagement.
Intern
Verzeo Microsoft
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Delivered client-focused web projects using HTML, CSS, Django, and Python, contributing to production-ready database-driven websites.
- Collaborated with teammates to resolve technical issues quickly, ensuring reliable site functionality and higher client satisfaction.
- Earned a Microsoft Web Development Certificate, validating skills and project outcomes in a professional setting.
Technical Lead
I2WE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created and maintained an event website with real-time updates, enabling seamless information sharing for attendees.
- Designed a QR-code check-in system that reduced entry bottlenecks and enhanced attendee experience at events.
- Although no longer directly involved, the initiative has grown into an annual community of over 13,000 participants, demonstrating the long-term impact of the platform’s foundations.
Education
Bachelor of Computing - Computational Data Science
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2025
Skills
Expert: Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Bash
Proficient: Java, Git, Pandas, NumPy
Familiar: Unity, Google Cloud (Vertex AI, AlloyDB), JS
Certification
- HackerRank Python Advanced 2020
- Microsoft Verzeo Web Development Certificate 2020
- CollegeBoard AP Computer Science A - 4/5 2020
- Hackerrank Java Basic 2024
- Hackerrank SQL Advanced 2024
- Google Cloud Skills Boost - LLM, Vector Search and embeddings 2024
EDUCATION
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – D Y Patil International School, India | 2019–2021
- Awarded Overall Grade: 36/45
- Head Boy of the student council (2019–2021)
IGCSE (Cambridge Grade 10) – Science Track – D Y Patil International School, India | 2017–2019
- Achieved A grades in English, Additional Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, and English Literature
Timeline
Data & AI Intern
Purplescape India
11.2024 - 02.2025
Web Development Team Member
Google Developers Group (USYD)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cybersecurity Team Lead
Google Developers Group (USYD)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Lead
ThePhiWorks
01.2021 - 01.2021
Intern
Verzeo Microsoft
01.2020 - 01.2020
Technical Lead
I2WE
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Computing - Computational Data Science
University of Sydney