Pryce Tharpe
Computer Engineering student at Purdue building scalable systems and thoughtful UIs across cloud, web, and embedded.
Featured Projects
AI System Prompt Framework
OpenAI APICompany-wide AI prompt standard highly encouraged and backed by VP of Engineering for engineering departments
Azure ETL Pipeline
Microsoft FabricAutomated financial analysis pipeline reducing processing time from 2-3 hours to 5-10 minutes
DJ Pete Beat Sequencer
STM32STM32 embedded firmware with RGB keypads, presented at Purdue Spark Challenge
Azure DevOps Scorecard
ReactReal-time sprint visibility extension replacing lengthy status meetings
Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Mesh Systems
Rotating through Cloud, Mobile & DevOps teams at IoT-focused software solutions firm. Leading AI enablement initiatives, building automated pipelines, and developing enterprise extensions.
- ●Co-developed company's master IDE prompt highly encouraged and backed by VP of Engineering for engineering departments
- ●Built Azure ETL pipeline reducing 13-step manual process from 2-3 hours to 5-10 minutes
- ●Led 8 company-wide AI 101 training sessions plus 5 group/individual check-ins
- ●Architected React/Next.js Azure DevOps Sprint Scorecard extension from mockups to production
Student Service Attendant
Purdue Union Rack and Roll
Front counter operations and facility management, demonstrating reliability and customer service in team environments.
- ●Managed high-volume customer service operations in fast-paced environment
- ●Responsible for opening and closing facility procedures
- ●Maintained consistent performance standards while balancing academic responsibilities
Counter Associate
Royal Pin Woodland
Front operations and customer service in recreational facility, with training and leadership responsibilities.
- ●Served as primary front counter associate handling customer transactions
- ●Provided lane service and facility support during peak operational hours
- ●Trained new employees including supervisors, demonstrating leadership capabilities
Education
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Purdue University
Honors Program, Goss Scholars Learning Community. Coursework spanning software engineering, machine learning, embedded systems, and data automation with extensive hands-on project experience.
- ●Developed STM32 embedded firmware for beat sequencer presented at Spark Challenge
- ●Engineered automated FM radio detection using USRP and GNU Radio
- ●Built custom GPTs for system prompt engineering and career documentation
- ●Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)