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Heer Soni
Journey Through Innovation
Software Engineering + Enterprise BI + XR Leadership
Building software with imagination.
Hi, I’m Heer Soni — a Computer Science student at Indiana University’s Luddy School specializing in Software Engineering with minors in Virtual Reality, Data Science, and Informatics. I build enterprise automation, immersive experiences, educational games, and polished applications. I currently work as an IT Intern at CNO Financial Group and XR Lead Intern at Indiana University, and I will attend the Grace Hopper Celebration in October 2026 as a GHC Scholar.
Heer Soni
IT Intern • XR Lead • Software Engineer
⭐ Rising Star
Leadership Award 2026
Leadership Award 2026
200+
Students mentored across 3 semesters
CNO
IT Intern • Enterprise automation
XR
Lead Intern • Campus initiatives
GHC
Scholar • Attending October 2026
Interactive Portfolio Book
The Story Behind the Code
Click next or previous to flip through a realistic editorial book of leadership, awards, projects, and future goals.
Contents
- 01 My Story
- 02 DECA State
- 03 DECA International
- 04 InnovateHer
- 05 CNO Internship
- 06 Leadership
- 07 Immersive Future
- 08 GHC 2026
Chapter 01
My Story
I connect technical problem-solving with creative design, building work that feels thoughtful, useful, and memorable.
CSSoftware Engineering
MinorsVirtual Reality, Data Science, Informatics
2027Expected Graduation
A polished professional identity built around curiosity, persistence, and ambition.
1st Place • Independent Business Plan • Indiana DECA State Competition.
Chapter 02
Indiana DECA State Champion
I earned 1st Place in the Independent Business Plan event at the Indiana DECA State Career Development Conference. The experience strengthened my entrepreneurship, business strategy, presentation, and professional communication skills.
“Turning an idea into a clear, competitive business plan taught me how to think like both a builder and an entrepreneur.”
Representing Indiana at DECA’s International Career Development Conference.
Chapter 03
DECA International Recognition (Top 7%)
After advancing from the Indiana state competition, I represented Indiana at DECA’s International Career Development Conference and earned international recognition. I was among the top 7% of competitors in my event. DECA helped me build confidence, leadership, and the ability to communicate ideas under pressure.
State Champion → International Recognition
1st Place
Chapter 04
InnovateHer
I earned 1st Place at the 2025 InnovateHer Technology Showcase and Competition for my Asteroids Arcade Game. I designed, developed, demonstrated, and presented the project to an audience of undergraduate and graduate students.
- JavaScript + Phaser.js
- Game design and live demonstration
- Technical storytelling and presentation
IT Internship at CNO Financial Group • May 2026–Present.
Chapter 05
CNO Financial Group
At CNO Financial Group, I am developing an automated framework that transforms SAP BusinessObjects metadata into Power BI semantic models, generates TMSL/XMLA deployment files, and supports enterprise deployment and Denodo connectivity.
SAP BusinessObjects → JSON → TMSL/XMLA → Power BI
Rising Star
Chapter 06
Leadership & Recognition
I received the CEW&T 2026 Rising Star Leadership Award for initiative, growth, leadership potential, and collaboration. My leadership also includes serving as XR Lead Intern, mentoring students as an Undergraduate Instructor, and representing Luddy as a Student Ambassador.
- 2026 Rising Star Leadership Award
- XR Lead Intern
- 200+ students mentored (per sem)
- Dean's List at Indiana University
Chapter 07
Immersive Future
I’m drawn to experiences where technology disappears into the environment — theme parks, XR, interactive spaces, and storytelling systems.
Software + Spatial Design + Human Experience
Chapter 08
Grace Hopper Celebration 2026
I was selected as a GHC Scholar and will attend the Grace Hopper Celebration in Anaheim, California, from October 27–30, 2026. I look forward to connecting with technologists, learning from industry leaders, and exploring opportunities in software engineering, enterprise technology, and immersive computing.
GHC Scholar • Anaheim • October 27–30, 2026
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Technical Profile
Focus Areas
I combine software engineering, data engineering, enterprise business intelligence, and immersive technology to build systems that are automated, scalable, and user-centered.
Enterprise DataData pipelines, metadata engineering, semantic modeling, and integration
Intelligent SystemsAzure AI foundations, NLP concepts, automation, and data-driven applications
Creative EngineeringXR, Unity 3D, iOS development, interactive experiences, and polished UI/UX
Game & Immersive EngineeringC# scripting, 2D/3D game development, real-time interaction, and spatial computing
Data & BI Engineering
Data EngineeringETL / ELTMetadata EngineeringData IntegrationData ModelingSemantic ModelsBusiness IntelligencePower BIPower BI ServiceSAP BusinessObjectsDenodoTMSLXMLAJSONSQLPostgreSQL
Software & AI
JavaPythonSwiftJavaScriptC#CHTML/CSSMicrosoft AzureAzure AIMachine LearningMachine Learning FundamentalsNatural Language ProcessingAI ApplicationsOOPSoftware ArchitectureREST APIsData Structures & AlgorithmsSDLCAgileUnit TestingDebuggingVersion ControlGit/GitHub
Creative Technology
Unity 3DGame DevelopmentC# Scripting2D Game Development3D Game DevelopmentReal-Time InteractionGame PhysicsPhaser.jsXRVirtual RealityAugmented RealityMixed RealitySpatial ComputingImmersive TechnologiesInteractive ExperiencesSwiftUIUIKitiOS DevelopmentJavaFXUI/UXUser-Centered Design
Microsoft Azure AI EssentialsGHC Scholar 2026CEW&T Rising StarInnovateHer 1st Place
Photo Story
A closer look at the teams, communities, and experiences shaping my journey in technology.
Let’s build something impressive.
I’m always excited to connect about software engineering, enterprise automation, business intelligence, XR, graduate study, and opportunities at the Grace Hopper Celebration in October 2026.