SHEKHAR SINGH

Las Vegas, Nevada *****

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MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Artificial Intelligence

• Deep Learning

• Data Science

• Machine Leaning

• Neural Networks

• Software Development Life Cycle

EDUCATION

• University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV Aug 2016 – Dec 2021 (expected) Ph.D. in Computer Science

Advisor: Dr. Fatma Nasoz

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani INDIA Jan 2012 – May 2014 M.S. Software Systems

• Dr. Kedar Nath Modi Institute of Eng. & Technology, INDIA July 2006 – July 2009 B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute, INDIA July 2003 – May 2006 Diploma in Electrical Engineering

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV, USA Aug 2016 – Dec 2021 (expected) Dissertation Title: Facial Expression Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks My dissertation focuses on utilizing Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to analyze image dataset for Facial Expression Recognition to classify seven classes of emotions using the Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs).

• Birla Institute of technology and Science, Pilani, INDIA Jan 2014 – Jun 2014 M.S. Dissertation Title: Group / Private Intranet chatting using SignalR through WebSocket Protocol

I worked on latest applications like SignalR and WebSocket Protocol and developed the Group / Private Intranet chatting tool using SignalR and WebSocket Protocol under my Supervisor’s guidance.

• Dr. Kedar Nath Modi Institute of Engg. & Technology, INDIA Jan 2009 – Jul 2009 B.Tech. Project: “Job Seeker Website”

The project is primarily providing an information about jobs according to the user’s qualification at desired country or location. & also provide up-to-date information of new jobs available in the market to their registered users. I have done the Data collection and JAVA coding on modules under my Supervisor’s guidance. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV Jan 2018 – Dec 2020 Teaching Assistant

o Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning, CS 789 – Spring 20 o Introduction to Machine Learning, CS489/689 – Fall 20 o Automata and Formal languages, CS 456/656 – Fall 18, Spring 19, Fall 19 and Fall 20 o Analysis of Algorithms, CS 477/677 – Fall 19 and Spring 20 o Assembly Language and System Programming, CS 218 – Spring 18 and Fall 18 CERTIFICATIONS

• Coursera – Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Nov 2020.

• Coursera – Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Nov 2020.

• Coursera – Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Dec 2020.

• Generative Adversarial Networks – a DeepLearning.AI Specialization. PUBLICATIONS (ORCiD)

• Shekhar Singh, Fatma Nasoz “Facial Expression Recognition with Convolutional Neural Networks”. In IEEE CCWC, January 2020.

PEER REVIEW

• Reviewer for Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering. AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a paper titled “Facial Expression Recognition with Convolutional Neural Networks” at IEEE CCWC 2020

• Presented research on UNLV Graduate Showcase Event, 2020

• Received Graduate Showcase scholarship, 2020

• Participated in 7th

Annual Rebel Grad Slam 3 minute Thesis Competition, 2020

• Received 7th

Annual Rebel Grad Slam 3 minute Thesis Competition Scholarship, 2020

• Participated in the Diversity Research & Mentorship Reception Poster Session

• Participated in the 6th

Annual Rebel Grad Slam 3 Minute Thesis Competition, 2019

• Received Roy & Helen Kelsall Engineering Scholarship, Fall’17, Spring’18

• Received Graduate Teaching Assistantship with Tuition Waiver for Ph.D. from University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2018 – Present

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Python 3.6.4, Spyder IDE 3.3.6 using Anaconda

• Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy and other python libraries using PyTorch

• C++, Core JAVA, HTML, Selenium 2.4, Selenium IDE 2.9.1, Selenium Web Driver

• My SQL Server 2012, Dream viewer, MS Visio, Windows. WORK EXPERIENCE

• XAVIENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS OCT 2012 – Nov 2015

Project/Client: XAP/XAVIENT

Role: Software Test Engineer

Duration: Oct. 2014 – Nov. 2015

Technology/Tools: Selenium 2.4, Selenium IDE 2.9.1, My Eclipse 8.6, Apache Poi-bin-3.9, D, Fire bug 2.0.13, Fire path, My SQL Server 2012 and Bugzilla Project Description:

XAP (Xavient Access Portal) is an application gateway that enables Xavient employees to access the basic XAP functionality on the go. Some of the XAP menus are LMS (Leave Management System), HRMS (Human Resource Management System), XPAS (Xavient Performance Acceleration Systems), ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and TMS (Transport Management Systems).

Responsibilities: -

o Experienced in STLC Concepts like Functional, Integration, and Selenium Automation Testing.

o Created automated Test scripts using automated tools and ran the test scripts on various Builds and instances.

o Experienced in Web based testing including GUI Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing and Unit Testing. o Ability to work in a team environment or independently. Project/Client: MDSynergy/Regal Group

Role: Associate Software Test Engineer

Duration: Oct. 2012 – Sep. 2014

Technology/Tools: EMR, PMS, Dream Viewer, My SQL Server 2008, MS Visio and Bugzilla. Description about the project:

MD Synergy is using cloud based suite of products that includes EMR, Practice Management, Patient Portal. Services offered include Revenue Cycle Management and Transcription.

Responsibilities:

o Experienced in manual database testing using complex SQL queries on web based and desktop based application.

o Experienced in implementation of software testing and practices including: White Box testing, Black Box testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing and User Acceptance Testing.

• DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, DAYALBAGH MHRD NMEICT ERP SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Oct 2010 – Apr 2012

Project/Client: Course Management System /Dayalbagh Educational Institute Role: Web Designer Trainee

Technology/Tools: My Eclipse, My SQL Server 2008, DMT (Defect Management Tool) Project Description:

Course Management System is designed to support the framework of education. Some typical features are:

• Creating courses and programs

• Assigning instructors to the courses

• Capturing student data (through enrolment and registration process)

• Filling award sheet

• Result processing

• Printing transcript

Responsibilities:

o Experienced in Manual/Functional Database Testing on web based and desktop application.

o Experienced in implementation of software testing and practices including Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing. o Maintained versions of Test Suite & Releases. Co-operate closely with software development, integration, and verification teams.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Achieved certificate of completion on “Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher ED”

• Achieved certificate of completion on “Learning to teach Online”

• Achieved a badge on completion of Online Teaching Essentials – UNLV

• Certified in “Intellectual Property Rights” from Indian Institute of Law

• Achieved NCC ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate

• Participated twice in combined annual training NCC camp and guard of honour

• Participated in Social Service & General Knowledge competitions

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