MITHUN SANTHANAM
***A, S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL-60612
Email: *******@***.***, Phone- 734-
Objective: To obtain a challenging internship position utilizing data
analysis, predictive modeling and other advanced statistical techniques
Summary of Qualifications:
Masters in Industrial Engineering and Information Science GPA: 3.5
University of Illinois at Chicago (Expected date of graduation: May 2012)
. Emphasis in data analysis using statistical software (SAS), data mining,
predictive modelling and statistics for management
. In-depth knowledge of SAS programming, data processing, data
classification, quantitative and qualitative data analysis
. Awarded Graduate student Assistanship from Fall 2010
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Anna University, India (April 2006-May 2010)
. Proficient in database management, web designing, software development,
computer networking and information management
. Program Coordinator of ACE (Association of Computer Engineers) and a
member of IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Computer Skills
Languages: C++, C#, Java, VB, TclScript, Unix
Tools: Visual Studio.net, MS Office, MS Visio
Packages: SAS, SPSS, XL Miner, MySQL (RDBMS), Arena,
Rational Rose (UML)
Web Designing: HTML, CSS, Java Script, ASP.net, PHP
Research Projects
Momentum investment strategy, University of Illinois at Chicago (Fall
2010)
. Performed an analysis on S&P 500 investment data sheet and predicted a
high rate of monthly average return using momentum investment strategy
when compared to Buy and Hold strategy
. Higher rate of monthly average return of 2.30% was produced with a very
low risk of 4% involved
. Developed a SAS program to analyze the data sheet and calculated the
Sharpe's Ratio to prove the efficiency of momentum investment strategy in
weak market efficiency
. Interpreted the results and identified significant outcomes as well as
produced reports to explain findings.
Logistic Regression, University of Illinois at Chicago
(Fall 2010)
. Analyzed client data for an insurance company and identified the
threshold for mailing marketing materials
. Identified the threshold point using logistic regression (SAS) and
achieved improved response rate by 95% and lower the campaign cost by 25%
Data Mining and Machine Health
Classification of Fault Bearings, University of Illinois at Chicago
(Fall 2010)
. Classified the various types of fault bearings that causes vibrations in
a helicopter leading to a major accident
. Analyzed the vibration dataset and classified the coefficients to four
different types of fault bearings using K Nearest Neighbour method
. Performed the classification using XL Miner and produced an overall error
percentage of just 2%
Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANET), SVCE, Chennai, India (Spring
2010)
. Designed a dynamic vehicular ad hoc computer network for improving the
safety of highway drivers and passengers by wirelessly exchanging
information between vehicles using network simulator software
. Implemented a fully distributed and localized algorithm DFPAV using TCL
script language and effectively reduced the packet collisions by 70%
. Investigated the effectiveness of algorithm through extensive simulations
based on a realistic highway scenario and different radio propagation
models
Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, Department of English at UIC
( Fall 2010-Spring 2011)
. Responsible for maintainance and development of English department
website http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/engl/ using HTML/CSS,PHP scripting
language
. Stored, updated, retrieved data from a MySQL database
. Performed regular maintenance of all the systems (20-25) in the
department
Programmer, SVCE, Chennai, India
(Fall 2008)
. Developed a business solution package to effectively keep track of
library materials and produce reports that would help in administrative
decision making using ASP.Net and MySQL
. Integrated functionalities such as online book registration, keyword
search and online book catalog using various front end forms and included
graphics using Adobe Photoshop
. Developed an internal library database to store metadata and performed
data entry, data monitoring and data retrieval using Sql queries
Blue Dart Aviation (Administrative Assistant), Chennai, India
(Fall 2007)
. Entered logistical data using MS Excel and provided database and computer
support for the sales department of the company
. Performed data analysis on logistics data using statistical analysis
software (SAS) and SPSS