ASHWAQ HUSSAIN

Software Engineer | Data Scientist

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About

Highly analytical and results-driven Software Engineer with a Master's in Computer Science, experienced in managing large datasets and developing robust software solutions. Proven ability to enhance system efficiency, automate processes, and build advanced machine learning models, as demonstrated through impactful projects and a key internship. Eager to leverage strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms to drive innovation in a dynamic engineering environment.

Work Experience

Software Engineering Intern

Voicegain

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Remote, Texas, US

Contributed to core software development and data operations, enhancing product features and system performance for Voicegain.

  • Managed and processed over 1 TB of raw data, significantly improving the quality and readiness of training datasets for AI models.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of the Zoom Software Development Kit, providing critical documentation that directly enabled the development of a new product feature.
  • Collected and cataloged French benchmark files, resulting in the successful integration of 10% of VoiceGain's developed models into production.
  • Designed and implemented a robust PostgreSQL schema, which boosted information retrieval speed by 10%.
  • Developed Python scripts for automated Selenium Testing, identifying and resolving at least one critical design flaw before deployment.

Education

Computer Science

BITS Pilani

7.9/10 CGPA

Nov 2020 - Jul 2022

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Courses

  • Blockchain
  • Data Warehousing
  • Deep Learning
  • Cloud Computing

Computer Science

GITAM Institute of Technology

8.7/10 CGPA

Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Courses

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning
  • Database Management System (DBMS)

Projects

House Sales Price prediction using regression

Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

Developed a regression model to predict house prices, enhancing accuracy and handling complex datasets.

Speed Capturing and Car Make, Model recognition through CCTV Footage

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

Designed and analyzed a car recognition system for speed and model identification from CCTV footage.

Air Quality Monitoring using Multivariate Time series Forecasting

Jan 2020 - May 2020

Built a multivariate time series forecasting model for air quality monitoring, demonstrating improved predictive capabilities.

Image hashing using Tucker Decomposition

Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

Developed an image hashing algorithm using Tucker decomposition to identify similar images despite variations.

Skills

Technologies/Frameworks

  • Linux
  • GIT
  • AWS
  • Selenium
  • GCP
  • Kubernetes
  • Power BI

Packages

  • Numpy
  • Pandas
  • opencv
  • CV2
  • Seaborn
  • xgboost
  • Matplotlib
  • Inception-v3-pytorch
  • Cascade Classifier
  • Prophet

Certifications (Courses)

  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning
  • Algorithms Specialization
  • Introduction to R Software - NPTEL
  • Version Control with Git
  • Financial Markets (with Honors)
  • Introduction to Research - NPTEL
  • Machine Learning
  • Python for Everybody

Developer Tools

  • VS Code
  • Anaconda
  • Jupyter notebook
  • Putty

Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • C++
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL