Education

A summary of my academic journey and coursework in data analytics and mathematics.

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Academic Background

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Master of Science in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS)
September 2024 - May 2026 (expected)
GPA: 4.00/4.00

Coursework: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quantitative Analysis, Database Management for Analytics

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Graduate Research Assistant

Feb 2025 - Present

Researching under Prof. Dr. Omer Yalcin at the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

  • Developing a machine learning model to automate the detection of politically motivated edits on Wikipedia, identifying whether modifications were made to enhance or undermine a politician's public image.

Graduate Tutor & Consultant

Sep 2024 - Present

Teaching Assistant for my program Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS), previously for the course DACSS 758 Text as Data, and currently for DACSS 601 Data Science Fundamentals.

  • Provide targeted tutoring and consultation to 60+ DACSS graduate students, assisting with Python, R, and statistical methodologies for Data Science, Quantitative Analysis, and Natural Language Processing coursework.
  • Work closely with students on assignments and projects, supporting their development in data manipulation, visualization, and modeling to build their confidence and analytical skills.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

Integrated 5-year Master of Science in Mathematics
August 2019 - June 2024
GPA: 8.26/10 (3.54/4.00)

Coursework: Probability & Statistics, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Optimization

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CLUBS

Society for Cultivation of Science and Humanities (SCOSH), SVNIT | Senior Core Member

Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

Student chapter that aims to develop and nurture scientific temperament among students

  • Organized and delivered a lecture on Python libraries; NumPy and pandas, to 100+ students.
  • Organized and managed various events such as InQuest, Prakriti, BEYOND, Science Hunt, and academic workshops (Python, MATLAB) & webinars.
  • Held the position of Magazine and Newsletter Editor of the club.

Kirdaar, Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD), SVNIT

Nov 2019 - May 2020

Drama club under the student chapter that inculcates aesthetic values in the students and creates human resources.

  • Participated in Nukkad Natak (Street Play) to raise awareness on the topic 'Nepotism.'

Youth for Planet, SVNIT | Senior Member

Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

Student-driven initiative addressing environmental causes, fostering sustainable development, and addressing climate issues through various impactful projects.

  • Collected funds for the Bihar Flood Relief in 2019.
  • Conducted campus-wide waste cleanup drives and tree-planting campaigns.
  • Part of educational visits to city greenhouses and Morning Sports Culture for better student health.

TALKS & LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Delivered a talk on "Getting started with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its applications" in the 59th IntERAct (Internship Experience and Research Activities) seminar organized by the Department of Mathematics, SVNIT. (2023)
  • Delivered a talk on "Real-World Application of Linear and Integer Optimization using Python" in the 53rd IntERAct seminar, SVNIT. (2022)
  • Class Representative (CR) of the SVNIT batch for 2 years. (2019-2021)