Tejas Kakad

Driven data science and analytics professional with a solid foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and software engineering. Proficient in Python, statistical modeling, and big data processing, with hands-on experience in developing data workflows, automating analyses, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets. Skilled in applying data-drivenapproaches to solve business challenges, optimize processes, and support informed decision-making.

Education

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Minors: Cybersecurity, Mathematics

August 2018 - December 2022

CGPA - 3.304 / 4.0

Certifications

PCEP-badge
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Employments

Urban Resilience.AI Lab

Data Science Researcher

January 2024 - May 2024

  • Collaborated with a doctoral candidate to spearhead an in-depth analysis of traffic disruptions caused by Hurricane Harvey, leveraging Python in a Jupyter Notebook setting to manage and analyze sophisticated traffic datasets.
  • Utilized Pandas for robust data structuring and manipulation, and NumPy for complex numerical computations to analyze pre- and post-disaster traffic flows across Houston.
  • Integrated NetworkX to model and analyze the network of city junctions, enabling a detailed examination of traffic patterns and connectivity disruptions.
  • Applied GeoPandas for advanced geospatial analysis, correlating junction-to-junction travel times with property damage assessments within a one-mile radius, providing a spatial dimension to the traffic data.
  • Developed predictive models that combined temporal and spatial data analyses to yield comprehensive insights into the infrastructural impact of natural disasters, contributing significantly to urban planning and disaster resilience strategies.

Urban Resilience.AI Lab

Data Science Researcher

August 2022 - December 2022

  • Developed advanced data collection frameworks in Python to systematically capture and analyze user-level recovery patterns in disaster recovery studies, increasing the resolution and accuracy of behavioral data analysis.
  • Applied machine learning techniques and statistical models (including regression analysis and cluster analysis) to dissect large datasets, identifying patterns and trends to inform equitable recovery strategies.
  • Utilized Python libraries such as Scikit-Learn, Pandas, and NumPy to perform exploratory data analysis and visualize disparate data sources, deriving actionable insights for urban resilience enhancement.
  • Co-authored a journal publication focusing on the statistical analysis of homogeneity and entropy in post-disaster recovery, contributing to academic discourse on urban resilience.

Skills

SQL Airflow Pandas Tableau
C/C++ PySpark Matlplotlib Git/GitHub
Python Hadoop Linux/Unix Kubernetes
JavaScript Apache Spark TensorFlow Scikit-Learn

Projects

Speed Limit Sign Detector

Designed and implemented a computer vision system using Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) in Python to detect speed limit signs from real-time video feeds. The project included data pre-processing, model training with a custom dataset, and integration with ROS2 for vehicle control, significantly enhancing the autonomous vehicle’s navigation systems.

YOLOv11 Object Detection System

Developed a real-time object detection and tracking system using the YOLOv11 pre-trained model. The system captures live frames from a webcam, detects objects, optimizes performance using Region of Interest (ROI), and tracks object trajectories to predict future positions. The goal was not only to demonstrate effective object detection but also to understand the impact of performance optimizations through detailed logging and visualizations.

Bayesian Personalized Ranking model

Developed a sophisticated machine learning model using Bayesian inference techniques to analyze and predict user preferences with high accuracy. Employed Python's Jupyter Notebook for iterative testing and tuning, utilizing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and Matplotlib for visualization. The model successfully improved the personalization of movie recommendations by learning from implicit user feedback and achieved significant improvement in AUC performance over multiple epochs.

Ruby on Rails Web-Application

A comprehensive web application using Ruby on Rails, React.JS, and JavaScript, implementing robust authentication mechanisms, event management systems, and service logging features. Developed a scalable backend infrastructure with Ruby on Rails, integrating RESTful APIs and database models for efficient data management. Utilized React.JS to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces, ensuring optimal user experience and accessibility.

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