Connor Pflugh

Pennsylvania State University · Software Engineering · connor@pflugh.me

I'm a software developer specializing in full-stack engineering, AI integration, and robust system architecture. Anticipated graduation: Class of 2026.


Education

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science

Software Engineering


Skills

Languages & Core Tools
  • Python & C++
  • C# & .NET Core
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Data
  • React & Node.js
  • SQL & MongoDB
  • Pandas & NumPy
  • Flask
Platforms & AI
  • Docker & Linux
  • Ollama & RAG
  • Git/GitHub
  • Figma
5+ Years of
Programming
5+ Major
Projects
140+ Orgs Funded
($1M+ Budget)

Experience & Leadership

Treasurer

Student Government Association • Aug 2024 - May 2026

Directed the strategic allocation of an over $1,000,000 annual Student Activity Fee budget, funding 140+ student organizations while ensuring strict compliance with university financial policies.

Finance Committee Chair

Sigma Tau Gamma - Nationals • Feb 2026 - Jun 2026

Directed national financial strategy and oversight for 55 chapters nationwide. Architected forecasting models to guide the organization's 12-year strategic roadmap (2026–2038).

President

Sigma Tau Gamma - Behrend Chapter • Jan 2025 - Jan 2026

Directed cross-functional operations for a 25-member organization, increasing membership retention by 50% and exceeding annual fundraising goals by 300%. Managed $15K+ events.

VP of Judicial Affairs

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

Led standards and accountability processes for member chapters, coordinating conduct reviews, policy interpretation, and fair resolution of organizational concerns.

VP of Finance & Operations

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Managed council financial operations and administrative planning, supporting budget oversight, chapter coordination, and operational execution across fraternity initiatives.


Projects

Wabtec AI Drive Efficiency System

Senior Design Project

AI Drive Efficiency System

Architected and developed a modular locomotive simulation platform for Wabtec, integrating route generation, train dynamics, and AI decision modules. Trained reinforcement learning models to optimize throttle/braking, improving projected fuel efficiency by 4%.

  • Python
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Simulation
Windows .NET Core Personal Finance Tracker

Windows .NET Core App

Personal Finance Tracker

Developed a Windows .NET Core personal finance application with automated data pipelines and scheduling to ingest financial data. Designed an intelligent investment engine using agentic AI to analyze trends and deliver personalized portfolio recommendations.

  • C#
  • .NET Core
  • Agentic AI
SAF Funding Decisions dashboard

Data Dashboard

SAF Funding Decisions

Built an interactive dashboard for Penn State Behrend Student Activity Fee funding decisions, visualizing requested versus funded amounts, funding rates, proposal outcomes, and top-funded organizations across decision periods.

  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Data Visualization
SAF Proposal Formatter local web app interface

Local Web App

SAF Proposal Formatter

Built a local web app for Campus Labs SAF proposals, pulling proposal lists from the Discover finance API, downloading proposal PDFs and quote attachments, converting Office files, and combining everything into numbered output packets.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Playwright
Excel Upload Formatter local browser interface

Local Web App

Excel Upload Formatter

Developed a local browser tool that converts SIMBA Excel exports into Discover West/Campus Labs upload-ready CSV files, filtering actual transactions, normalizing account codes, and letting users select rows before export.

  • Python
  • OpenPyXL
  • CSV Automation

Awards

  • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
  • Council Of Fellows Leadership - Penn State Behrend
  • PNC Leadership Scholarship - Penn State Behrend
  • Penn State Provost Award - Penn State Behrend

Contact

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