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Parth Kapadia

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About

About Me

A forward-thinking Data Science graduate student at the University of Southern California, I am poised to make a meaningful impact as a burgeoning Data Scientist. With a robust background encompassing 2.5 years of corporate experience, I have thrived in versatile roles, including the esteemed position of Project Lead at California-based Sailfin Technologies Pt. Ltd. My journey extends to the cutting-edge realm of finance, where I embraced the role of Graduate Data Scientist Intern at Capital One. Here, I fortified my skills in enhancing alternative data modeling strategies, leveraging advanced techniques and tools to achieve remarkable results. Simultaneously, my role as a Research Assistant at the Information Sciences Institute USC has allowed me to delve into intricate research projects, including a collaboration on DARPA-funded initiatives that explore content moderation's impact on online discussions. Leading Developer Student Clubs by Google Developers, S.C.E.T., I have catalyzed the growth of over 1000 students in 2020-21, fostering a thriving hub for skill development and innovation. My journey is a testament to my unyielding commitment to technical exploration, marked by the creation of 15+ projects and the establishment of 4 clubs. Moreover, I've embarked on a transformative Leadership Development Experience with AIESEC in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Uncover the essence of my journey, where I continue to learn, innovate, and contribute actively to the dynamic landscape of data science and technology.

Education

January 2022 – Present

Master of Science in Applied Data Science

Univeristy of Southern California
Courses:

Probability and Statistics, Machine Learning, Database Systems, Deep Learning, Fairness in AI, Data Mining

Grade:- 4.0 GPA

2017 – 2021

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering

Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET)

Grade:- 3.72 GPA

2015-2017

High School

Shri C.C. Shah Sarvajanik English High School

Grade:-86.23%

Experience

June 2023 – August 2023

Graduate Data Scientist Intern

Capital One - New York, NY

• Enhanced Alternative Data Stores Modelling Playbook by creating an efficient data pipeline using Dask for parallel computing. Reduced data ingestion time to 1 day from a week.
• Conducted comprehensive feature selection using LightGBM's information gain, optimizing model performance.
• Achieved a significant 1.75% AUC improvement over master model's scores through hyperparameter tuning on XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost. Developed streamlined model selection process.

May 2022 – present

Research Assistant

USC Information Sciences Institute

• Collaborated on a DARPA-funded project, investigating content moderation's impact on online discussions.
• Analyzed high vs. low moderated subreddits, evaluating flow, toxicity, and engagement patterns in dialogue models.

July 2021 – October 2021

Artificial Intelligence Intern

Wipro Limited – Intern, India

Worked on time series forecasting using eclectic approaches in Tensorflow at India's No. 1 Research and Development team (award by NASSCOM) Wipro HOLMES ER&D
• Technologies used: TensorFlow, Python, Keras, Stats modelling.

June 2020 – June 2021

Data Project Lead

Sailfin technologies Pt. Ltd. – Intern, India

• Leading a team of interns to work on the enhancements in the Product Smart Receivables Manager to bring the flavours of Artificial Intelligence in the product.
• Enhancements in forecasting the AR (Account Receivables) that will be received, Remittance Advisory, Email Classification, and addition of Virtual Assistance in the system.
• Technologies used: TensorFlow, Python, Pandas, NumPy, Flask, Django, invoice2data, Heroku, Salesforce, Apex, Postgres, Wit.ai, Pickle, Matplotlib, Scikit Learn, AWS, Azure

July 2019 – July 2019

Data Engineer

Sailfin technologies Pt. Ltd. – Intern, India

• Implemented Email Classification Algorithm and made its API in Flask to classify all the incoming mails in the company’s product Smart Receivables Manager and Golden Gate.
• Technologies used: TensorFlow, Python, Rasa, Rasa NLU, Spacy, Flask

May 2018 – July 2018

AIESEC Leadership Development Experience – Global Volunteer, St. Petersburg, Russia

Global Volunteer, St. Petersburg, Russia

• Went on Leadership and Management Internship in Russia through AIESEC for 47 days after completion of Freshman year.
• Did public speaking over there and understood the grieve of people by working for an NGO that helped children and old aged people suffering from cancer, meanwhile learning basics of Russian Language.
• Represented India in a presentation event between 5 countries where India stood 1st.

April 2016 – Present

Ket’s Tuition Classes

Mathematics Tutor, India

• Have been teaching Mathematics to NATA aspirants since my 12th Grade.
• Have trained more than 200 students over the years.

Skills

Python

95%

PyTorch

70%

TensorFlow

90%

SQL

90%

Java

70%

JavaScript

75%

Django

90%

Advanced C/C++

70%

HTML and CSS

80%

Frameworks and OS:

Windows

95%

Linux

90%

Salesforce

90%

NumPy and Pandas

95%

Git/GitHub

75%

Azure

70%

GCP

85%

Flask

85%

Scikit-Learn

90%

Salesforce

85%

Leardership and Awards

2022-Present

USC Campus Ambassador

Univeristy of Southern California

Fundraising for USC by connecting with 4,50,000 alumni community of USC by building and maintaining relations by engaging alumnis in related activities.

2022-Present

Technical Lead

Graduates Rising in Data Science (GRIDS), USC

Conducting Office Hours, host tutorials, hackathons and seminars for 1000+ Graduates to provide assistance to them on ongoing projects.

2020-2021

Lead – Google Powered DSC

SCET Chapter

Organized 15+ events/year and trained 800+ student Checkout our website!

2020-2021

Microsoft Learn Campus Ambassador

Microsoft

Microsoft Learn Campus Ambassador / Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) – One of the 2800 MSPs across globe

2019-2021

SSIP Coordinator

SSIP

SSIP Outreach and Relationship Co-ordinator

2019-2021

TCS Campus Ambassador

TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Campus Ambassador

2017-2019

Gold Medals & Aquatics Tournament

State Level

Four Gold Medals in all at University State Level Swimming and Water Polo Competition (2017-2019)
Represented our university at All India University Aquatics Tournament

April 2018-July 2021

Head Co-ordinator

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

• Administered public relations of Student Start-up Innovation Policy of Gujarat State and facilitated 5 startups to grow.

2020-2021

“Covid Commando”

All India

“Covid Commando” award received from Human and Natural Development Foundation – Served 1 year at this NGO

Projects

Some of my projects

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Address

Los Angeles, California, United States - 90006

Contact Number

+1 (949) 304 7201