ANIL KUMAR ANKALA
Peoria
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in technical design validation and quality assurance at Hike Medical. Proficient in Python programming and workflow optimization, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving. My contributions have significantly enhanced process accuracy and operational efficiency in 3D-printed custom orthotics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Expert
Hike Medical
Peoria
12.2025 - Current
- Continued same role and responsibilities after formal transfer from parent company.
- Conducted technical design validation and quality assurance for 3D-printed custom orthotics, reviewed and verified clinical and consumer orders, executed automated and manual spot-checks (Project T), and developed Python scripts to resolve scan and data issues.
- Applied analytical and technical skills to optimize operational workflows, enhance process accuracy, and support design automation improvements.
Data Quality Assurance
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics
Peoria
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted technical design validation and quality assurance for 3D-printed custom orthotics, ensuring high accuracy and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Reviewed and verified clinical and consumer orders, executing automated and manual spot-checks to validate design workflows (Project T).
- Developed and deployed Python scripts to detect and resolve scan and data issues, optimizing workflow efficiency and data integrity.
- Applied analytical, technical, and operational methods to improve process accuracy, support clinical testing, and enable iterative design automation improvements.
- Employed on behalf of Hike Medical during initial phase with same role, responsibilities, and reporting structure.
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Pinnacle Arc LLC
Remote
03.2025 - 10.2025
- As a Machine Learning Engineer at Pinnacle Arc LLC, I will apply my knowledge of computer science, specifically in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data processing.
- My responsibilities include designing and implementing machine learning models, preprocessing large datasets, and developing AI-driven solutions, which directly relate to my coursework in machine learning, data science, and software development.
- Additionally, I will collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain machine learning pipelines, reinforcing my skills in programming, model deployment, and data analysis all core aspects of my computer science degree.
Modernization Program Analyst
Illinois Secretary of State
Springfield
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Working on SharePoint and Java to modernize, optimize, and streamline enterprise web applications and services.
- Actively analyze existing systems to identify architectural and functional improvements that enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver reliable enhancements.
- Ensure all development activities comply with state regulations, security policies, and governance standards.
- Provide ongoing production support and maintenance for web-based applications to ensure stability, continuity, and high availability of critical systems.
Software Engineer Intern
UshaRama Research and Development
Vijayawada
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed face recognition system using Eigenface and SVM algorithms, NumPy, and OpenCV for virtual assistant MagicTree, enabling accurate answers for voice queries and enhancing natural language user interfaces.
- Collected and analyzed requirements by collaborating with multiple teams, engineered and iterated on proof-of-concept prototypes, and progressively added complex layers to achieve the final expected product.
- Managed customer handoff process throughout product release cycle, ensuring seamless transition and effective communication of product features.
- Collaborated with marketing team to clarify product nuances and ensure marketing literature accurately represented product behavior.
- Developed software features using Java and Python for research projects.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and debug software applications.
- Created user interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL12-2024
Skills
- Technical design validation
- Quality assurance
- Python programming
- Machine learning
- Data analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Requirements gathering
- Automated testing
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- MySQL
- CSS
- Decision making
- HTML
- Cloud computing
Timeline
Associate Expert
Hike Medical
12.2025 - Current
Data Quality Assurance
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics
11.2025 - 12.2025
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Pinnacle Arc LLC
03.2025 - 10.2025
Modernization Program Analyst
Illinois Secretary of State
08.2023 - 12.2024
Software Engineer Intern
UshaRama Research and Development
12.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois Springfield