Amber Samdahl

Director of Design & Innovation at PBS Wisconsin

December 20, 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Ark on a web-based augmented reality project as part of the UW-Madison Computer Science capstone course. Ark focused on developing image-tracking AR models using MindAR and React, showcasing strong technical skills and a dedication to accessibility by implementing features like audio and captions. His collaborative approach, problem-solving ability, and attention to optimizing performance made him a valuable contributor to the team. I’m confident Ark's skills will make a significant impact wherever he goes next.

Russ Wirtz

Principal Software Engineer at NinjaTrader

December 17, 2024

Ark was a valuable member of our team during his summer internship, and I was consistently impressed by his strong work ethic and positive attitude. He took ownership of the project to migrate our legacy React app to Next.js, and his independence and self-motivation allowed him to make great progress over the course of the summer. I appreciated his willingness to ask for help when needed, and his enthusiasm for learning and growing as a developer. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Ark again in the future.

Rebekah Novak

Software Project Manager at WCER

October 1, 2024

I have the pleasure of working with Ark Dutt during his time as a student developer on the software development team at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER). Ark demonstrates a thorough and meticulous approach to his work, carefully considering every detail. His work tackling complex development tasks, especially on our older application, is commendable. Ark has a commitment to quality. While he takes his time to complete tasks, this is a testament to his desire to deliver clean code. During his time on the team, Ark has shown a willingness to learn and grow. With guidance, he has improved his communication and collaboration skills. I recommend Ark for any development role where attention to detail and a methodical approach are valued. He would be an asset to any team.