Gopher Ticket
A student-first ticket marketplace with escrow-style flows and verification. Built to be simple, safe, and fast.
- React, Next.js, TypeScript
- Firebase Auth, Firestore
- AWS and EC2 hosting
Computer Science Student · Researcher · Developer
Hi, I'm Kanav Gupta
I build clear, useful software. I care about fast systems, clean interfaces, and ideas that move from research to real impact.
Currently
Open to impactful opportunities
I’m collaborating with early-stage teams to craft end-to-end product experiences, from strategy to shipping.
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Focus
- AI and data-driven product engineering
About
Hi, I'm Kanav. I'm a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, majoring in Computer Science. I'm interested in how people and technology shape each other and how thoughtful engineering can make complex ideas feel simple. I like learning new things, reading, watching films, and figuring out how things work. I enjoy meeting curious people and exchanging ideas, so feel free to reach out.
Selected Projects
A few highlights from recent work. Each project blends thoughtful design, clean code, and measurable results.
IHGIS LLM Pilot
A pipeline that helps standardize census-style labels. Uses RAG with scoped matching to suggest canonical labels for review.
- Python, JSON/CSV processing
- RAG with embeddings
- LLM API integration
Formula 1 Race Predictor
Models race outcomes using timing, weather, and tyre data. Explores feature engineering and evaluation on FastF1 telemetry.
- Python, pandas, scikit-learn
- FastF1 API
- Experiment tracking
Experience
A snapshot of roles where I combined product strategy with hands-on engineering.
Summer 2025
Software Developer Intern · Sun Country Airlines
Worked across backend and UI to improve ground operations tools.
- Built Java services with Azure Service Bus pipelines
- Shipped Angular features for boarding and operations
- Wrote tests and dashboards to keep changes safe
2024 - Present
Data Science Research Assistant · ISRDI / IPUMS
AI-assisted metadata processing for the IHGIS project.
- Designed RAG workflows for label canonicalization
- Built dataset cleaners for CSV and JSON inputs
- Partnered with researchers for human-in-the-loop reviews
2024 - Present
Founder · Gopher Ticket
A marketplace focused on trust and speed for student buyers and sellers.
- 100,000 visits in 3 months
- Built secure flows with AWS and Firebase
- Launched and iterated with real user feedback
Let's build something
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