Josh Hiller

Physics student with strong foundations in software development and computational physics, seeking to expand expertise in quantum computing and generative AI fundamentals while pursuing opportunities in research and industry.

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Current Role

Sofware Developer Intern @ Sigma Software

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Education

Union College, NY

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Expertise

Computational Physics & AI/ML Software

Projects

Quantum Computing

Qiskit Certification Practice & Automation Scripts

Python scripts & Jupyter notebooks used to study for and pass IBM’s Qiskit certifications.

Software Engineering

Computational Physics

PHY 310: Computational Physics Projects

Jupyter notebooks solving physics problems via numerical methods (bifurcation, chaos, finite differences, Monte Carlo).

Educational Visualization

Manim Visualizations for Physics & Math

Programmatic animations using Manim to explain math/physics concepts through code-defined scenes.

Web Development

Personal Portfolio Website

Modern, responsive portfolio website built with Astro showcasing my quantum computing research, software projects, and professional experience.

Skills

Languages

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++
LaTeX
Astro
SQL
HTML

Frameworks & Libraries

React
Astro
Node.js
Manim CE
Matplotlib
NumPy
SciPy
Pandas
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Scrapy

Quantum

Qiskit circuits, Aer, transpilation
Variational (VQE/QAOA)
Noise & mitigation

Data & DevOps

Git/GitHub
Netlify
Docker
AWS (basics)
Jupyter

What I'm Learning

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ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

DeepLearning.AI course on building effective prompts and LLM applications

DeepLearning.AI Prompt Engineering LLM Development

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Quantum Error Correction Research

Studying hardware-efficient quantum error correction via concatenated bosonic qubits

Nature Paper Bosonic Qubits Error Correction

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Advanced Quantum Algorithms

Deep diving into VQE, QAOA, and quantum machine learning

IBM Quantum Qiskit Textbook Research Papers

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking

TryHackMe CompTIA Security+ CTF Challenges

Certifications

Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver · PADI

12-20-2019

Variational Algorithm Design · IBM Quantum

02-05-2025

Verification

Practical Introduction to Quantum-Safe Cryptography · IBM Quantum

02-05-2025

Verification

Basics of Quantum Information · IBM Quantum

02-05-2025

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Experience

Software Developer Intern

Sigma Software Group · New York, NY · Hybrid

06-2025 — Present
- Shipped Python features and fixes with code reviews, CI checks, and measurable acceptance criteria.
- Collaborated across design/PM/dev to clarify requirements and tradeoffs; documented decisions.
- Wrote small utilities/tests to improve developer workflow and reduce regressions.
- Developed pipelines for image downloading, preprocessing, and normalization to support large-scale training (~1,000,000+ images)
- Implemented feature extraction and embedding generation for image–text similarity tasks
- Optimized data transformations (normalization, resizing, augmentation) for improved model accuracy and efficiency
- Evaluated model performance using quantitative metrics and visualization techniques to refine training results
- Python
- GitHub
- Code Review
- APIs
- PyTorch
Undergraduate Student Researcher — Quantum Optics

Union College · Schenectady, NY · On-site

04-2023 — 01-2025
- Worked on a parametric down-conversion apparatus for single-photon experiments.
- Wrote Python DAQ/processing scripts; sped up data collection and analysis workflows.
- Ran repeatability checks and logged calibration/measurement procedures.
- Python
- Data Acquisition
- Signal Processing
- DAQExpress
- NI
Brand Ambassador, Delivery & Setup Specialist

Roomie · Schenectady, NY · On-site

04-2023 — Present
- Managed end-to-end rental process for students; coordinated delivery schedules and on-site installs.
- Drove sales/marketing touchpoints and handled day-of logistics with a small operations team.
Campus Tour Guide

Union College Admissions · Schenectady, NY · On-site

03-2023 — 06-2025
- Led tours for prospective families; delivered clear narratives tailored to audience interests.
- Represented athletics and STEM programs; answered Q&A on curriculum and student life.
Lifeguard

Willowbrook Swim & Tennis Club · Chappaqua, NY · Seasonal

06-2019 — 08-2021
- Monitored safety, maintained logs/chemicals, and supported community events.
- CPR/Lifeguarding certified; assisted with setup/teardown for club activities.

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Education

Union College

Bachelor of Science in Physics · Schenectady, NY

09-2021 — Expected 06-2026

Highlights:

Physics Department Research Assistant
Swimming & Diving Team Captain
Student Athletic Advisory Committee Member

Relevant coursework

PHY 123: Heat & Light w/LabPHY 122: Relativity-Quantum w/LabPHY 310: Computational PhysicsMTH 112: Calculus IIMTH 115: Calculus III: Differential EquationsCSC 108: Scientific ComputingPHY 230: Intermediate Classical Mechanics w/LabMTH 117: Calculus IVPHY 270: Intermediate Electromagnetism w/LabPHY 300: Modern Experimental PhysicsPHY 220: Quantum Mechanics

John Jay High School

High School Diploma · Cross River, NY

09-2017 — 06-2021

Highlights:

Swimming Team Captain

Relevant coursework

AP Physics C: MechanicsHonors CalculusHonors ChemistryHonors English

Testimonials

"Josh is a proactive and enthusiastic technologist who is learning and quickly understanding the complexities of business. He is an analytical thinker by breaking down complex problems and solving them in pieces. Josh has proven time and again his persistence and dedication to his craft - often reaching out to me for mentoring and/or guidance - which I am thrilled to provide. He has a clear vision and passion for where he wants to go and I have found him to be fully reliable and someone I can always count on! I can’t wait to see him flourish in his post collegiate career!"

— Dan Kusel , GM & Managing Partner, IBM · Profile

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About Me

I'm a student at Union College studying physics who likes building software, running experiments, and turning hard ideas into clear explanations.

Science & tech: I've worked on a parametric down-conversion setup for single-photon experiments (tightened the apparatus, sped up Python data collection/processing); built computational physics simulations (PHY 310); and created Manim visuals. I also earned three IBM Quantum credentials in Feb 2025 (Basics of Quantum Information, Practical Intro to Quantum-Safe Cryptography, Variational Algorithm Design).

Industry: Software Developer Intern @ Sigma Software (Python, collaboration, delivery).
Quantum/Algorithms: Qiskit circuits, variational workflows, simulator vs. hardware comparisons.

What I'm looking for: Roles where I can ship real software (data/infra, simulation, dev tools) and keep a foot in quantum (algorithms, simulation, education, or platform tooling).

Outside the lab: Team captain for Union Men's Swimming & Diving (SAAC member), campus tour guide, and community volunteer. (See Linkedin Below)

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Contact

Or reach me at joshhiller8@gmail.com · GitHub · LinkedIn