Riddhi Khole
Los Angeles, CA ***********@*****.*** +1-213-***-**** linkedin.com/in/riddhi-khole github.com/RiddhiK-21 Education
University of Southern California, USA, Master of Science in Computer Science May 2026 Courses: Algorithms, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering GPA: 3.75/4.0 University of Mumbai, India, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering August 2018 - May 2022 Courses: AI and ML, Data Structures, Software Development, Cryptography, Cloud Computing GPA: 9.49/10 Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Java, Python (MTA 98-381 certification), C, C++, R Web Technology: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Web scraping Database: MySQL, HIVE, JSON, Hadoop, SQL, MongoDB, NoSQL Software/Applications: Django, Experian PCSM, FICO TRIAD, Eclipse, AWS, Jira, Confluence, Visio, Git, GitHub Experience
Graduate Analyst, BA3, Barclays – Pune, India August 2022 - July 2024
• Built and maintained Risk Decision System for Barclays credit cards by managing credit worthiness of existing customers, offer better credits as a part of BAU, while handling 6 million customers database
• Developed solution for a significant migration project from one Business Rule Management System tool (BRMS) to another and designed strategies and complex decision trees for multiple decision areas from scratch
• Orchestrated agile-driven automated strategies and product upgrades across multi-unit flagship projects Data Science Intern, Knowledge Solutions India, Pune, India May 2020 - July 2020
• Analyzed COVID-19 trends nationwide using Python & R, applying Data Science techniques for actionable insights
• Functioned and led the team to deliver results in a time bound manner by executing multiple innovative techniques
• Examined patterns, state-wise trends and detected COVID hot spots, eventually forecasting the COVID virus spread Machine Learning Intern, VESIT Renaissance Cell, Mumbai, India May 2020 - June 2020
• Designed an AI Chatbot for my undergrad University website using Web Development tools and Machine Learning models
• Experienced in database team for building datasets using JSON to provide response to admission related questions and improved customer satisfaction rate by 3x and reduced response time by 70% Projects
Estimator Report Generation Automation Dec 2022 - May 2023
• Automated manual process of Estimator Report generation done by a developer at Barclays which compares existing code results with new code results to verify that results expected by business are achieved
• Consolidated a 30-minute deployment process into a one-click seamless solution, enabling 8-10 faster code changes per sprint
• Build a 100% accurate, swift, and one-click solution hereby eliminating inaccuracy due to human intervention and a tedious task Querencia: Real-time Biometric Authenticated ATM System Sept 2021 - June 2022
• Integrated a two-factor biometric authentication system (fingerprint + iris recognition) to replace legacy ATM security, reducing identity fraud risks
• Engineered real-time image processing for fingerprint scanning and incorporating concept of biometric authentication, image processing, computer vision and encryption algorithm to safeguard customer databases
• Led a team of 4 to enhance the security in traditional ATM systems henceforth publishing 2 research papers – Paper1, Paper2. Entrepot Optimize – A Storage Optimizer Sept 2020 - June 2021
• Implemented an optimized warehouse management system using Django for large- and small-scale users in supply chain management and published a research paper in IEEE Xplore. Paper
• Optimized storage capacity using combinatorial optimization algorithms and machine learning, and introducing class-based storage strategy, along with maximizing profits
Volunteer Experience
Vatsalya Trust, U&I Trust Sept 2021 - March 2022
• Tutored mathematics to underprivileged 8th grade school students incorporating creative means along with encouraging students to develop their career and inculcating moral values in the children
• Shaped young minds by performing a play about the values of respecting one another and standing up for oneself