Maxwell Klema
CS @ Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW)
he/him
Hello! I’m a developer, lifelong learner, and vim enjoyer studying Computer Science. I’m currently a senior and graduate in May 2027.
I enjoy building reliable, impactful software and learning how systems scale. My current interests include DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
Feel free to contact me at
klemmr02@purdue.edu
taken: 01/6/26
where I have been
PayPal
Software Engineering Intern
Summer 2026
As a Software Engineering Intern on PayPal’s Enterprise CI/CD team, I architected and built HPED (Harness Pipeline Error Diagnostics) end-to-end. Built with TypeScript and Node.js on an MCP-inspired architecture, HPED leverages 170+ custom tools to automate root-cause analysis and provide actionable remediation for failing pipelines.
During its alpha rollout, I deployed HPED via CLI and web interfaces, supporting 100+ diagnostic sessions across 10+ engineering teams with 85% root-cause accuracy in its first three days. The platform eliminates reliance on manual support escalations, establishing a scalable foundation for company-wide deployment across all PayPal teams building on Harness.
Medical Informatics Engineering
Software Engineering Intern
Summer 2025
Co-led the design and deployment of a company-wide, open-source Proxmox Cluster with custom CI/CD tools, such as Proxmox LaunchPad. The cluster now supports 75+ active projects and 150+ containers organization-wide.
Medical Informatics Engineering
Software Engineering Intern
Summer 2024
Built WebChart API Tools, including a CLI import/export workflow that reduced chart import times by an average of 90%. Additionally developed WebChart Go, a mobile companion app bringing native functionality to WebChart.
CodeClouds
Web Development and Design Intern
Summer & Fall 2022
Led web development, wireframing, and graphic design efforts for multiple websites, including the Arise Church site.
where I study
Purdue University - Fort Wayne
B.S. in Computer Science
Fall 2023 — Spring 2027
Chapman Scholar (full-ride scholarship) and LEAD mentor. Currently creating PFW Nexus, an online mentoring and networking platform for students.