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Sushin Bandha

AI Student | Product Management & Innovation

Purdue AI student specializing in user-centric products at the intersection of machine learning and business strategy. Proven leader who directed a 25-member team, now seeking to build and launch innovative, AI-powered solutions.

About Me

I'm a results-driven AI student combining technical expertise with strong communication and leadership. I specialize in user-centric products at the intersection of machine learning and business strategy. With hands-on experience as a Product Intern at PSEG, leading cross-functional teams, and building ML solutions for BASF, I bring both technical depth and strategic thinking to every project.

Education
B.S. in Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University (Expected May 2027)
Product & ML
Product Management, Machine Learning, and MLOps
Security
Cybersecurity and IAM expertise
Leadership
Team leadership and mentoring experience

Experience

Professional experience combining technical expertise with leadership and collaboration.

Product Intern
PSEG
June 2025 - August 2025
Internship
  • Acted as a product owner for Identity & Access Management (IAM), partnering with stakeholders to prioritize a backlog of 50+ bug fixes and enhancements that improved system usability
  • Guaranteed a 99% defect-free launch by executing 300+ User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and SIT cases to validate product quality and end-to-end user workflows
  • Championed a strategic technical initiative by developing a compelling business case that analyzed market and user needs to align the proposed solution with long-term scalability goals
Product Management
IAM
UAT
SIT
Stakeholder Management
Business Case Development
Product Intern
PSEG
June 2024 - August 2024
Internship
  • Pioneered product initiative by building and presenting five Proof of Concept tools, securing executive approval for full-scale development
  • Led cross-functional team of 25 interns to define and launch company-wide onboarding site, accelerating new hire productivity
  • Owned end-to-end development of critical automation tool, transforming multi-day manual process into near-instant execution
Product Strategy
Cross-functional Leadership
Automation
POC Development
Salesforce
BGR Team Leader
Purdue University Orientation Programs
September 2023 - May 2024
Volunteer
  • Served as a Team Leader (TL) during Boiler Gold Rush, responsible for welcoming, mentoring, and supporting a cohort of 20–25 first-year students through orientation programs
  • Guided and coordinated student groups through events, campus navigation, and resources to accelerate acclimation and build community while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
  • Coordinated closely with fellow Team Leaders to design and deliver a cohesive, immersive orientation experience across sessions, aligning activities and messaging for consistent student support
  • Provided ongoing peer mentorship and informal advising — acting as a resource, friend, and advocate — and collaborated with Orientation Programs staff to train volunteers and iterate on programming based on participant feedback
Leadership
Group Facilitation
Mentoring
Event Coordination
Campus Navigation
Volunteer Training
Community Building
Team Collaboration
Tutor
Kumon
June 2022 - August 2023
Part-time
  • Taught mathematics and English to elementary and middle school students, customizing instruction to individual learning styles and pace
  • Developed engaging lesson plans and assessments that improved student proficiency and test scores
  • Mentored struggling students through patient, one-on-one instruction and positive reinforcement
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Student Mentoring
Communication
Patience

Technical Skills

A comprehensive toolkit spanning programming, platforms, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.

Programming Languages
Python
Java
C
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
R
C++
Power Fx
Platforms & Tools
Salesforce CRM
ServiceNow ITSM
SAP ERP
Microsoft Power Platform
Git
AI & Machine Learning
TensorFlow
Keras
MLOps
Data Analysis
Time-Series Forecasting
Product & Leadership
Product Management
Product Strategy
Team Leadership
UAT/SIT Testing
Stakeholder Management

Featured Projects

Innovative projects combining AI, data analysis, and practical applications to solve real-world problems.

Wine Varietals Yield Forecasting
Wine Varietals Yield Forecasting
Delivered a machine learning solution providing 92% accurate wine sales forecasts for BASF. Built automated MLOps pipeline that reduced model update time from 2-3 days to 1-2 hours, enabling data-driven inventory and marketing decisions.
Python
TensorFlow
Keras
MLOps
Time-Series Forecasting
PSEG Onboarding Portal
PSEG Onboarding Portal
Led cross-functional team of 25 interns to define and launch company-wide onboarding site. Pioneered product initiative by building five Proof of Concept tools that secured executive approval for full-scale development.
Product Management
Salesforce
Team Leadership
Automation
Personal Portfolio Site
Personal Portfolio Site
Built AI-powered conversational portfolio with in-house embedding generation and vector search. Features RAG-backed chatbot for visitor engagement, responsive Next.js frontend with Tailwind & Shadcn/UI, and production security hardening including HSTS headers and strict build validation.
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
AI/RAG
Product
Process Automation Tool
Process Automation Tool
Owned end-to-end development of critical automation tool at PSEG, transforming multi-day manual processes into near-instant execution, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Python
Automation
Salesforce
Business Process

Certifications

Professional certifications demonstrating expertise in cybersecurity and industry best practices.

Data Handling Certification
Purdue University2024

Demonstrates proficiency in data handling, analysis, and management best practices.

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