ETHAN DIETRICH
Technical Consultant | Computer Science (AI) | Business Analytics
Education
Honors Computer Science major at UT Knoxville, graduating Spring 2026 with AI/ML focus
Experience
Technical Consultant at Trimble Inc., Business Analytics Research Assistant, and former IT Intern
Skills
AWS, Pandas, Python, Numpy, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, SQL, C++, Analytics, Data Visualization, Systems Engineering, Frontend Development
Travel
Studied abroad in London, UK and love exploring new places around the world
Get In Touch
Resume
Ethan Dietrich
Computer Science (AI) — SWE + Business Analytics — Consulting Experience
Relevant Experience
Technical Consultant – Trimble Inc.
Aug 2025 – Present- Collaborating with clients in the Netherlands and Romania to design and implement touchscreen support for the Trimble LiveCount web application, enhancing digital takeoff workflows.
- Developing and refining a prototype with Angular UI and Modus UX, leveraging usability testing and Systems Engineering practices to deliver an intuitive, mobile-friendly user experience.
- Building the business case and value proposition for enhanced functionality, aligning technical implementation with client needs, business development goals, and project strategy.
Undergraduate Analytics Research Assistant – Haslam College of Business
Jan 2025 – Present- Leading transition of dashboards into a RAG-based chatbot, enabling interactive exploration of AI skill demand, industry trends, and compensation insights.
- Built and deployed analytics dashboards with Dash (Plotly), Python, and Pandas; processed millions of job postings to extract AI skill trends.
- Containerized applications with Docker and deployed via Render; benchmarked scalability and cost with Locust; evaluated Shiny, Tableau, Dash, and Datawrapper tradeoffs.
IT Intern – Kingsport City Schools
Jan 2023 – May 2023- Delivered IT solutions and technical support to 10,000+ users, improving technology cohesion across 13 schools.
- Helped faculty and staff with tech adoption, aligning tools with instructional and operational goals.
- Analyzed and optimized inventory workflows, reducing inefficiencies and aligning processes with budget goals.
Engineering Pre-Internship - BNY
May 2025 – Jul 2025- Virtual program focused on AI, Digital Engineering, Data Engineering, and Information Security.
- Engaged with senior leaders and solved real-world financial services problems in business case challenges.
Assistant Manager – Jersey Mike's Subs
Jun 2022 – Present- Supervise daily operations and train new employees, ensuring consistent service and efficient workflows.
- Leverage Excel to forecast inventory and track sales trends, optimizing waste and daily reconciliation.
Math Tutor
Aug 2022 - May 2025- Tutored student-athletes, ensuring 100% met NCAA eligibility through tailored instruction.
- Helped 20+ students raise test scores and course grades with improvements in calculus, statistics, and ACT scores.
Education
BS Computer Science (AI) at University of Tennessee
Expected - Spring 2026Chancellor's Honors — Cook Grand Challenge Honors — UT ISD
AI/ML Club — Tennessee Undergraduate Consulting Club (TUCC)
Engineering Study Abroad at University of Sheffield
May 2025 – June 2025Summer Engineering Program: Computing, Thermodynamics, and Circuits
Strengthened understanding of physical and electrical systems, logic, and efficiency
Projects
Cloud Resume Challenge (AWS)
- Built and deployed a serverless resume website using AWS (S3, CloudFront, Route 53).
- Integrated a visitor counter with API Gateway, Lambda (Python), and DynamoDB.
- Automated infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines with AWS SAM and GitHub Actions.
Personal Finance Dashboard with Plaid API
- Built a personal finance dashboard using Plaid API to consolidate real bank and credit card transactions.
- Applied linear regression analysis in Python (Pandas, scikit-learn) to forecast monthly expenses and detect trends.
- Designed interactive visualizations with Plotly to display cash flow, spending categories, and predictive budget insights.
Jukeboxd
- Developed a music-focused social platform for reviews and discussions, inspired by Letterboxd.
- Designed responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js and Bootstrap.
- Built backend services with Node.js, integrating Google Cloud OAuth for authentication and Spotify API for data.
- Utilized MongoDB for user data storage and deployed services statically via AWS S3 and dynamically via Render.
Skills & Interests
Technical Skills:
AWS, PyTorch, Numpy, Python, Pandas, SQL, Dash(Plotly), Excel, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, Git, Docker, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Systems Engineering, ETL
Hobbies:
Pickleball — Sailing — Formula One — Traveling — Strava
Featured Projects
Showcasing my technical work and innovative solutions
VolReview.com
FeaturedA comprehensive course review platform built specifically for UT Knoxville students. Students can rate, review, and discover classes to make informed decisions about their academic journey.
Key Features:
- Course rating and review system
- Professor evaluations and feedback
- Course difficulty and workload insights
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation
- Real-time data and community-driven content
Technologies Used:
Impact:
Helping thousands of UT Knoxville students make informed decisions about their course selections, which in turn allows students to take classes they enjoy.
More Projects Coming Soon
I'm constantly working on new projects and innovative solutions. Check back soon for more featured work!
Travel Adventures
Explore the places I've traveled to around the world
Global Adventures
Travel Journey
July 2025
Spain, Portugal, Morocco
Multi-continent adventure exploring European and African cultures. From the historic streets of Spain and Portugal to the vibrant markets of Morocco.
Summer 2025
London & Sheffield, United Kingdom
Engineering Study Abroad at the University of Sheffield with time in London. Studied Computing, Thermodynamics, and Circuits while experiencing British culture.
Summer 2024
British Virgin Islands
Tropical paradise adventure in the Caribbean. Explored pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, and island culture.
Summer 2023
UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands
European tour exploring multiple countries and cultures. From the historic landmarks of London and Paris to the charming cities of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Spring 2023
US Virgin Islands
Caribbean escape to the US Virgin Islands. Enjoyed tropical weather, beautiful beaches, and island life.
May 2022
Miami F1 Grand Prix
Attended the inaugural Miami Formula One Grand Prix. Experienced the excitement of F1 racing and the vibrant atmosphere of Miami.
Future Travel Plans
Graduate Studies
Considering graduate programs in AI/ML or business, potentially exploring opportunities in the United Kingdom or China.
Next Stop
Always planning the next adventure - hopefully Japan in the Winter.