Machine Learning Software Developer

Bhakti Patel

Florence, SC +1-843-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/bhakti-patel-454726153/ github.com/Bhakti3001 Computer Science and Mathematics senior with an internship experience in full stack web development and research experiences in Artificial Intelligence Seeking an entry-level software developer position Experience in Java, Python, C#, SQL, Agile, SCRUM, and Deep Learning.

Experience

Deep Learning Researcher and NIH R25 Scholar Clemson University June 2024 – August 2024

• Implement Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques to a convolutional neural network (CNN) for image classification.

• Main goal of the project is to use CNNs to identify which type of bacteria is from the images captured by a lab-build hyperspectral imaging system and explain how the model makes such prediction using different XAI methods. Machine Learning Researcher ACS Technologies and Francis Marion University September 2023 – February 2024

• Led AI research on predictive modeling using Bayesian networks and Logistic Regression while using methods to balance the data.

• Leveraged Python libraries including NumPy, scikit-learn, and Pandas for robust data manipulation and modeling.

• Presented actionable insights and recommendations derived from comprehensive data analysis to stakeholders. IT, Programming, and Network Security Intern McLeod Health Hospital June 2023 – August 2023

• Software Development

o Morgue Tracker Project (See Projects Section).

• Network Security

o Contributed to the implementation of firewall rulesets and endpoint security measures. o Analyzed network traffic using cutting-edge tools, enhancing understanding of network security protocols. Machine Learning Researcher Cell Biology Education Consortium January 2023 – June 2023

• Collaborated on Python-based network creation and model querying for AI consulting project.

• Employed NumPy, scikit-learn, and Pandas for efficient data manipulation and analysis.

• Conducted experiments to validate machine learning models, presenting findings to stakeholders and academic communities.

Mathematics Tutor Florence Darlington Technical College May 2021 – Present

• Tutor students: beginning algebra (1 and 2), college algebra, calculus (1, 2, & 3), probability and statistics. Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics Francis Marion University August 2021 – December 2024

• Current GPA: 3.92 .

• Certified member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Kappa Mu Epsilon, NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success).

• Member of ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) and Math Club. Skills

• Languages: Java, Python, C#, MATLAB, MAPLE, and R.

• DBMS: MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

• Styling: HTML, HTML with Razor, CSS, and Bootstrap.

• Frameworks /

Libraries:

JavaFX, JUnit, .NET web forms, Blazor, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, Bayesian Networks, Logistic Regression, Entity Framework core, and Matplotlib.

• Version Control: Git.

• Methodologies: Agile and Scrum.

Projects

Sign-Me-In (Senior Year Project) Francis Marion University July 2023 – April 2023 https://github.com/Bhakti3001/Sign-Me-In

• Developed a web-based application for streamlining student sign-ins and management at the Math Hub.

• Implemented frontend and backend solutions, ensuring secure data management and user-friendly interface.

• Technologies Used: HTML with Razor syntax, CSS, Bootstrap, C#, .NET framework, Blazor, Azure SQL, and Entity Framework.

• Adhered to Agile/Scrum methodologies throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring collaboration and adaptability.

Predicting Customer Status using Logistic Regression (Senior Year Project) Francis Marion University January 2024 – April 2023

• Implemented logistic regression and Bayesian networks for predictive modeling of customer retention.

• Evaluated model performance and provided insights into effective predictive techniques.

• Technologies Used: Python (NumPy, scikit-learn, Pandas). Morgue Tracker Project McLeod Health Hospital June 2023 – August 2023 https://github.com/Bhakti3001/MorgueTracker

• Collaborated on the development of a web application for patient admissions and releases.

• Designed database schemas and conducted usability testing for application refinement.

• Technologies Used: ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, Microsoft SQL Server, and Bootstrap. The Pizza Shop Accounting System (Group Class Project) Francis Marion University August 2022 – May 2023 https://github.com/Bhakti3001/PizzaShop

• Led a team in designing and developing a desktop software solution for managing accounting tasks in a pizza shop environment.

• Adhered to Agile/Scrum methodologies throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring collaboration and adaptability.

• Technologies Used: Java, JavaFX, SceneBuilder, and MySQL. Conferences / Presentations

NIH R25 Annual Symposium University of South Carolina School of Medicine, SC July 2024

• Won FIRST place on my research presentation on “Unveiling the Black Box: Evaluating Explainable Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Convolutional Neural Network Explainability.” SC EPSCoR AI Annual State Conference Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, SC April 2024

• Won FIRST place on my research poster on “Predicting Customer Status through Bayesian Networks with Imbalanced Data Handling.”

• Presented my research poster on “Predicting Customer Status through Bayesian Networks with Imbalanced Data Handling.”

• Presented a research poster titled "AI Consulting Project for CBEC: A Comparative Analysis of Naïve Bayes and Non- Naive Networks to Mitigate Limitations in Collected Data."

• Shared insights on the application of machine learning techniques in addressing data limitations and biases.

• Participated in networking events aimed at empowering women in mathematics and related fields.

• Presented a research poster titled "AI Consulting Project for CBEC: A Comparative Analysis of Naïve Bayes and Non- Naive Networks to Mitigate Limitations in Collected Data."

• Received an HONORABLE MENTION for the presentation among over 110 universities.

• Engaged with attendees to discuss research findings, methodologies, and implications for future studies. Mathematical Association of America – SE Conference University of Tennessee- Knoxville, TN March 2024 Nebraska Conference of Undergraduate Women in Mathematics University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE January 2024

Math Fest Tampa Convention Center, FL August 2023

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