Joel Gaikwad
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Aug. 2024 – May 2028
B.S. Computer Science · GPA: 3.46 · Boulder, CO
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Discrete Structures, Software Development, Computer Systems, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Data Science, Database Design, Macroeconomics
Experience
Software Engineer · Offworld Advertising
Aug. 2025 – Present
Boulder, CO
- Collaborated with engineers to build a SwiftUI mobile app enabling users to earn money by advertising local businesses.
- Integrated Firebase Authentication and Firestore to manage user accounts, session state, and ad interaction data.
- Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database to store user information and advertising campaign data.
Software Engineer · CU Quants
Aug. 2025 – Present
Boulder, CO
- Helped develop a trading platform for club members to view market data and execute simulated trades.
- Developed an automated orderbook in C++ to match buy and sell orders in real time.
Course Assistant · CU Boulder Dept. of Computer Science
Aug. 2025 – Present
Boulder, CO
- Assisted students in CSCI 1300: Intro to Programming and CSCI 2270: Data Structures through office hours and 1:1 assignment support.
- Led recitations, explained data structures concepts, and answered student questions in the classroom.
Projects
Quantitative Trading Simulation Engine · Python, NumPy, Pandas
Jan – Feb 2026
- Engineered a Monte Carlo risk simulation system supporting Value-at-Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (ES), and full P&L distribution modeling.
- Implemented delta-normal, delta-gamma, and historical risk models with configurable sampling horizons and confidence levels.
Word Par · Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Handlebars, OpenAI API
Oct – Dec 2025
- Built a golf-themed Wordle-style game featuring OpenAI-powered semantic scoring to evaluate guess similarity.
- Developed Express routes, authentication, and a relational PostgreSQL schema for users, guesses, and leaderboard data.
- Implemented dynamic server-rendered UI with Handlebars for gameplay, scoring summaries, and ranking pages.
Personal Portfolio Website · HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Sept 2025
- Designed and deployed a responsive website showcasing projects, experience, and technical skills.
- Built interactive UI components in JavaScript including dynamic project cards and navigation menus.
Library Database System · Oracle SQL, PL/SQL
Jul 2025
- Built a relational database system supporting book catalog management, checkout/return workflows, and patron records.
- Implemented PL/SQL stored procedures and triggers to automate checkout validation and due-date updates.
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases
Developer Tools
APIs