ABOUT
Pappu Jha is an Honors Keystone Scholar at the University of Southern Mississippi, recognized for his strong foundation in data science and software development. His professional experience includes contributions at the Institute for Advanced Analytics and Security, where he developed real-world Skills in data analysis and software engineering. He is currently pursuing his internship in the IT department at Jones Capital, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise systems and technology operations. Previously, he worked as a Web Developer at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, creating practical, user-focused solutions. In addition, he volunteers as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Cyber Innovation Lab, where he applies machine learning and data science to real-world challenges in cybersecurity. Beyond professional roles, Pappu has been selected as a TEDx Southern Miss 2025 Speaker, reflecting both academic excellence and leadership. Proficient in Python, C++, SQL, and modern data tools, he is passionate about leveraging technology and analytics to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful impact. Connect with Pappu to explore potential collaboration and build a meaningful connection!
Skills
Experiences
Education
- Data Science
Python, Pandas, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization Tools, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Statistics - Programming
Web Development (HTML, CSS, WordPress), C++, C# (MAUI), API, OOP - Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Slack, JIRA, Google Workspace, Google Cloud, Content Management System (CMS), GitHub, Database (MongoDB), SQL, API - Spoken Languages
English (Fluent), Nepali, Maithili (Native), Hindi
- Information Technology Intern
Sept 2025 - Present
Jones Capital - Hattiesburg, MS
● Providing technical support for Jira Service Management by automating workflows and maintaining documentation using Confluence to support knowledge sharing on IT systems for both customers and staff - Research Assistant
May 2025 - Present
Institute for Advanced Analytics and Security - Hattiesburg, MS
● Processed 1M+ historical ocean profiles and built aquaview, a Python library with modular APIs, to significantly improve data accessibility for oceanographic insights. - Undergraduate Research Assistant (Volunteer)
Sept 2024 – Present
Cyber Innovation Lab - Hattiesburg, MS
● Conducted cybersecurity-focused research by reviewing existing papers, analyzing data, and building & evaluating machine learning models to improve real-world robustness. - Web Developer/Producer
Oct 2024 - May 2025
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center - Hattiesburg, MS
● Developed the website (rhcjcnews.com) of the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center from scratch, designed digital materials such as e-newsletters, and ensured SEO and strong public visibility.
- The University of Southern Mississippi
BS in Computer Science and Economic Data Analysis (Minor)
Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, United States of America
Expected Graduation: May 2027
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Awards:
● President's List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025, and Spring 2025 semesters)
● Honors Keystone Scholarship 2025 (USM Honors College)
● International Ambassador of The Year 2025 (USM Center for International Education)
● First Position under the 'Computational Approaches' category in 2025 Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Creative Activity (UGS)
● 2025 Innovation & Excellence Award (Roy Howard Community Journalism Center)
Leadership:
● Creative Director, The Entrepreneurship Society (May 2025 - Present)
● International Student Ambassador, Center for International Education (August 2024 - Present)
● Director of Finance, Residence Hall Association (April 2024 - May 2025)