# Ishaan Chandra > Software Engineer at PayPal Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ishaanchandra Hi! I'm Ishaan, and I'm a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Computer Science and Economics. I'm currently recruiting for full-time positions starting summer/fall 2024 in software engineering (SWE). ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ PayPal Jan 2024 – Present | New York, United States ### Software Engineer Intern @ PayPal Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States Scaled a service that runs corrections on corrupted data by 200% by implementing batch processing utilizing Spring Batch to increase processing speed of larger datasets and streamline parallel processing for correction jobs. Led communication between partnering teams to ensure project scalability, resulting in an efficient development process ### Software Engineer Intern @ PayPal Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States Reduced test runtime by 30% by developing a Java application leveraging Isolated Component Testing and WireMock to increase test reliability and optimize the feedback loop. Designed and programmed an application to send the corresponding API responses to the simulated Spring Boot service. ### Software Engineer Intern @ Balbix Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Jose, California, United States Built iOS application to hook into existing infrastructure for getting data utilizing Apollo GraphQL client. Developed a feature to allow users to import subnets on the web-client using React-JS. Worked with UX and Product Designers to outline the architecture of the iOS app and web-client feature. ### iOS App Developer @ Chorify - Chore Organizer Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Developed an iOS application using Swift that allows users to randomly assign tasks to family members or roommates. Allows families and friends to maintain a clean home. Has over 2,500 downloads. ### Co President @ KidzKode Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Cupertino, California, United States KidzKode is a six-week course that teaches children the key fundamental pieces about the Java language, which they then apply to write various programs. As the Co-President, I help organize and teach this six-week course by creating lesson plans and materials. I also set up all promotional materials to market the free course at a local library. I mentor and teach the kids attending the course the basics of Java programming such that they leave the course with the skills to write code. ### Director Of Operations @ TEDx Harker School Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Saratoga TEDxHarkerSchool spreads TED’s purpose of ideas worth spreading to our Harker community and the Bay Area. We bring innovative businesses and industry professionals to share their wisdom at our event. I lead the Operations Team. I manage logistics and planning for the event with over 240 attendees, which includes budget, layout, food, gifts, shirts, technology; I also help recruit students, speakers, local businesses, and industry professionals to attend the event. ### Research Intern @ University of Southern California Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles, California, United States I worked in Professor Mataric’s Interaction Lab at USC, which focuses on research about socially assistive robots to help users improve their quality of life. I assisted Christopher Birmingham's project and researched trust in multi-party robotics with the NAO robot to help solve middle school conflicts. Using Python, I programmed various dialogues and actions to build trust such that the robot can act as a mediator for middle school students without the need of an adult. ### Vice President of Operations at Harker DECA @ DECA Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Saratoga DECA is an organization that focuses on preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Harker DECA is one of the leading chapters in Silicon Valley and is known for its competitive excellence and chapter campaigns. As the VP of Operation, I coordinated all Chapter functions and activities. I oversaw the execution of all logistical aspects of the DECA chapter and various DECA conferences and events within the school throughout the year which includes. I was also responsible for alumni and parent outreach. ### Mechanic @ Harker Robotics Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | The Harker School I was a member of the mechanic's team that builds the robot. I work with other members of the team to build two robots for the FIRST competition. ### Summer Academy Student @ Make School Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area A six-week summer program where I designed, coded, and published my own iOS application on the app store. I learned swift while gaining the skills and knowledge to create polished products. I created multiple apps throughout the summer. With my knowledge and skills, I helped my peers solve errors and problems. I learned how to create and deliver a pitch to potential users. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science and Economics University of Wisconsin-Madison ### The Harker School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ishaanchandra - Portfolio: https://ishaanchandra.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/ishaanchandra JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ishaanchandra/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29