Data Science & Analytics Intern Candidate

LAKSH PANCHAL

Morganville, NJ ************@*****.*** 732-***-**** linkedin.com/in/laksh-panchal GitHub EDUCATION

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ May 2027

Bachelor of Science in Data Science (Computer Science Track) Minor in Business Administration GPA: 3.3 Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Data Science, Data Management for Data Science, Statistical Methods for Business, Linear Algebra, Discrete Structures, Statistics, Data In Context, Introduction to Finance, Financial Accounting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Harmony - Dr. Denise Hien, Endowed Chair in Alcohol Studies New Brunswick, NJ Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2025 – Present

● Standardizing and harmonizing 39+ research datasets per data governance protocols, ensuring compliance with institutional data catalogs and metadata structures

● Conducting spot-check validation of data dictionaries and lineage to support transparent, reusable research data assets Havi Engineering PVT LTD Pune, India

Data Analyst Intern May 2025 – September 2025

● Built a quality control dashboard from ERP data, improving defective-inventory traceability by 25% and enabling risk-based rework prioritization

● Developed a real-time production monitoring system with automated bottleneck alerts, cutting cycle time by 15% and ensuring process quality

● Created Tableau dashboards on YoY growth and regional revenue, increasing operational visibility by 40% across global sites CISCO Systems New York City, NY

Summer Extern July 2023 – August 2023

● Led research on ESG-driven innovation strategies for a banking-sector capstone optimizing client sustainability reporting

● Secured 1st place among 16 teams for a presentation on tech transformation of client engagement in financial services PROJECTS

Job Market Analytics Dashboard Pune, India

MySQL, Python (Pandas, Matplotlib, Plotly, Scikit-learn), Streamlit LiveDemo July 2025 – August 2025

● Implemented a multi-page dashboard (25K+ U.S. job postings) with SQL + Python ETL, surfacing workforce trends

● Standardized 179 industry tags into 7 functions and 15 sectors, strengthening data governance and enabling scalable analytics

● Developed a regression model in Scikit-learn to forecast YoY adoption of analytics tools, delivering predictive insights Speech Pattern KPI Dashboard Iselin, NJ

Pandas, Matplotlib, Streamlit, OpenAI Whisper LiveDemo May 2025 – July 2025

● Designed a multi-page analytics dashboard with OpenAI ASR to process 1,000+ speech disfluency events

● Engineered ETL workflows with segmentation and KPI reporting, exposing high-frequency disfluency indicators for research

● Automated transcription with Whisper AI, cutting manual processing overhead by 25% and accelerating insight delivery EXTRACURRICULARS

NJ Naach New Brunswick, NJ

Social Chair March 2025 – Present

● Planned and executed events for 600+ attendees; managed vendor negotiations and deadlines, reducing costs by 30% Rutgers SAPA (South Asian Performing Arts) New Brunswick, NJ Finance/Fundraising Chair September 2023 – Present

● Dedicating 55+ hours/week to rehearsals, competitions, and team logistics while raising ~$6,000 in funds to support travel SKILLS

Languages & Libraries: Python, SQL(MySQL, PostgreSQL), NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, R Tools & Technologies: Tableau, Excel(VLOOKUP, Pivot, XLOOKUP), Power Query, Streamlit, Whisper AI, Power BI Certifications: SQL (HackerRank), Python for Data Science, Data Science (Cisco), Generative AI (Google), Lean Six Sigma (CSSC) Interests: Martial Arts, Running, Weightlifting, Fashion, Sports, Cooking, Dance, UFC, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Suits, Fashion

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