Harvard University

Rutland High School

CS and Econ @ Harvard

DFINITY

Internet Computer Fellow

Design lesson plans, lead sections, and grade homework/exams for students primarily learning about convolutional neural networks and language processing using TensorFlow Keras and Natural Language Toolkit

Teaching Fellow, CSCI E-80: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

- Collaborated with six other board members to reach out to thousands of prospective clients and secure paid engagements for HCCG•	Mentored and managed 3 out of 18 cases during the Spring 2020 semester

Harvard College Consulting Group

Associate Director - Engagement

- Led a six-person team to understand theoretical digital markets and optimal platform design as part of a long term strategic goal for a large technology/media company•	Created case outline, acted as point-of-contact for the client, and created weekly assignments for team members•	Developed strategies for monetizing future digital product offerings, including a design for an integrated digital economy

Case Team Leader

Create independent lesson plans and lead weekly section of ~25 students, grade homework/exams, and hold office hours for students primarily learning C, Python, SQL, and web frameworks

Teaching Fellow, CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

- Synthesized PTC-relevant macroeconomic trends using Tableau, public databases, and analyst reports into project presented at quarterly Strategy Council, resulting in addition of updated report to future Council meetings•	Assessed competencies and differentiating features of 25+ Internet of Things competitors through primary research and identified opportunities for PTC to expand technical offerings•	Created streamlined and standardized guidelines by which future employees can update company-relevant macroeconomic and geopolitical trends•	Conducted market assessment of the quantum computing field and determined implications for enterprise software

Corporate Strategy Summer Analyst

- Worked in a six-person team for a leading learning management system company to develop a comprehensive strategy for further expansion into the retail space• Conducted interviews with industry leaders to understand priorities, pain points, and purchasing decisions as well as crafted actionable marketing strategy for delivering value proposition to new customers

Associate

- Selected to join competitive consulting group with less than 10% acceptance rate through rigorous application process• Worked in a team of six for a Fortune 500 technology company to develop a strategic entry plan for a new data storage and servicing offering• Segmented and sized the total addressable market, analyzed barriers to entry, and assessed client competencies and synergies to evaluate market entry strategies

Analyst

- Appointed by governor to represent VT students to the statewide education establishment•	Assessed feasibility of 20+ school merger proposals to improve efficiency and quality of VT schools•	Evaluated changes to state-wide education policy, specifically related to protections for Special Education students •	Championed educational equity across VT schools through active Legislative Subcommittee involvement

Vermont State Board of Education

Voting Student Member

- Developed opportunity to sell otherwise unsellable electronic products from a regional retailer with overstock inventory• Built and managed eBay store with 99% positive feedback and Top-Rated Seller status• Negotiated with suppliers, researched high-margin products, interacted directly with customers, and organized shipping logistics through USPS and FedEx• Sold over 1,000 items, totaling more than $50,000 in gross sales

Connor Solimano