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Coursework and projects emphasize deep learning for computer vision, statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and data pipeline development using Python, SQL, R, and Azure ML. Work experience highlights AI-driven proctoring system development, ship repair operations analysis with cash-flow optimization, and multiple end-to-end analytics systems including ship detection, customer segmentation, credit card fraud detection, investment analysis, and cost optimization.","ASHISH VAIGANDLA  \nLos Angeles, California | +1 (310) 696 [3584 |](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)[ ](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)[ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)[ |](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)[ ](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)[linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/](3584 | ashishvaigandla@g.ucla.edu | linkedin.com/in/ashish-vaigandla/)  \nEDUCATION   \n____  \nUCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)  \nLos Angeles, CA December 2023  \nF-1 STEM OPT | UCLA Merit Fellowship Recipient  \nMachine Learning, Statistical Modelling, Customer & Entertainment Analytics, Optimization, Python, SQL, R, Data Management  \nINDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IITM) Chennai, India  \nMaster of Technology / Bachelor of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering-GPA: 3.9/4.0 June 2022  \nMinor in Systems Engineering-GPA: 3.98/4 | Sri Poovai TR Srinivasan & SAlamelu Awardee-best academic record Statistics and Probability, Vector Calculus, Process Optimization, Mathematical Foundations of Data Science,  \nApplied Time-series Analysis, Principles of Economics, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python  \nINSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Lisbon, Portugal  \nExchange Student, Master of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Sep 2019-Jan 2020  \nTravel Grant Recipient and one of 5 out of 880 to be selected for a semester exchange program to pursue the 5th semester  \nTECHNICAL SKILLS  \n\n| ___ _\u003Cbr>Analytical Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning-Computer Vision, Data and Project Management\u003Cbr>Tools: Python (TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Sklearn), R, SQL, HTML, Django, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint\u003Cbr>Certifications: Coursera Machine Learning Specialization, Coursera Computer Vision Specialization\u003Cbr>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE   |\n| --- |\n| __\u003Cbr>CONNECTED DIGITAL SYSTEMS INDIA (EdTech) Chennai, India\u003Cbr>Data Science Internship June 2021-Jan 2022\u003Cbr>● Developed a proctoring exam system using face detection CNN models for noticing suspicious activities\u003Cbr>● Integrated the AI proctoring system with a web application using Django for conducting and managing online exams\u003Cbr>COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED (Shipping) Kochi, India\u003Cbr>Industrial Trainee June 2019\u003Cbr>● Analyzed Ship Repair department’s operations and optimized cash flow by 12%; gained insights on New Dry Dock Project\u003Cbr>● Received hands-on experience in Ship 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