DEEPIKA DHADRAL
M: 713-***-**** E: *******************@*****.*** Houston, TX 77057
Meticulous and dedicated Computer Science graduate who undertakes complex assignments and projects, meets deadlines and delivers superior performance. Organized and disciplined team player with the ability to excel in independent positions requiring minimal supervision, ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks. Fluent in English and conversant in Punjabi and Urdu. Core competencies include:
Program and Project Management
Analytical Skills
Executing
Adaptability/Flexibility
Decision-making
Planning and preparation
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN (UHD), Houston, TX December 2015 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.22
Technical Skills: C++, Java, MySQL, Visual Basics, HTML, JavaScript, Windows and Microsoft Office Awards: Grace Hopper Celebration Travel Grant (Oct 2014), Scholar’s Academy Scholarship (2012-2015), VACCINE Grant (2012), Dean’s List (2 semesters)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Understanding the role of Meditation on Human Performance Senior Research Project, UHD Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Collected and analyzed physiological responses collected via non-invasive biosensors
Determined correlations between stress levels and task performance Visual Analytics for Command, Control, and Interoperability Environments (VACCINE) Research for Undergraduate Programs, UHD Sept 2012 – Dec 2012
Learned basics of constructing 3D models in Google Sketch up WORK EXPERIENCE
Supplemental Instruction Leader (MATH), UHD Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Supported college students in Mathematics classes up to Calculus II
Remediated and retaught students outside class to aid in understanding of difficult material Tutor, Computational and Mathematical Sciences (CMS), UHD Aug 2012 – May 2015
Provided tutoring to college students in Mathematics classes up to Calculus II Program Manager, Houston Prep, UHD Summer 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Houston PRe-freshman Enrichment Program (PREP) is a summer enrichment program for middle and high school students hosted at the UHD campus (May-Aug).
Managed the program, enrolling 350+ students, from start to end
Processed applicant paperwork and developed and maintained program budget
Organized program events and scheduled Director meetings
Supervised and trained groups of 15-18 program assistants each summer
Mentored groups of minor students in STEM related classes
Communicated problems and solutions regarding issues to Director and other staff PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Advancing Females to Professoriate in Computing (FemProf), Member Jan 2012 – Present Society of Women Engineers, Member Oct 2012 – Present NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards, Event Organizer Feb 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 UHD Scholars Academy, Scholar Sept 2012 – Dec 2015 UHD Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Secretary Jan 2012 – Apr 2013