Portfolio
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Nexus Info, Coimbatore, India
Machine Learning Intern
Managed various client requests involving the implementation of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence solutions, demonstrating versatility and client-centric problem-solving skills.
Developed advanced Q & A chatbot for College Admission leveraging Python, TensorFlow, and Keras.
Implemented a robust disease prediction system utilizing the Random Forest Classification algorithm with Python.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and conducted data cleaning, feature selection, and model training, achieving high accuracy and interpretability.
UIC Creative and Digital Services, Chicago, IL
Web Developer
Using Jira to collaborate closely with Student Affairs and Campus Departments to maintain tailored websites.
Implemented advanced SEO techniques including targeted keyword strategies, on-page optimization, and website content restructuring, resulting in a notable 40% increase in user engagement.
Demonstrating expertise in technical troubleshooting ensuring smooth website operation and data analytics.
UIC College of Engineering, Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Research Intern - NLP
Identifying semantic relationship between sentences to work towards enhancing research methodology on an overall level using Natural Language Processing models, involving Python.
Skilled in NLP techniques and Data Manipulation.
TechCiti Technologies Private Limited, Bangalore, IN
Web Development Intern
Imported audio and video files from the internet to a webpage using HTML.
Created a web interface for users to look up ticket codes for football matches using HTML and CSS.
Communicated with the supervisor to ensure project adherence to specific parameters and guidelines.
Software Projects
Explore my technical projects showcasing software development skills and coding expertise.
Chicago Crime Trends (ML & Data Science)
Processed and cleaned the dataset, filtering out irrelevant information, removing outliers, and transforming the data into long form for analysis. Conducted Exploratory Data Analysis to uncover patterns, relationships, and insights within the Chicago crime data.Implemented a supervised ML model for binary classification to predict safe and unsafe areas based on crime data.
File Compression
Designed and implemented an algorithm with C++ to analyze and count character occurrences, leveraging a HashMap for optimized storage. Developed a binary tree traversal method to generate and assign efficient binary encodings to characters. Enhanced data compression efficiency, reducing file sizes significantly through tailored binary encoding strategies.
Stock Market Live Data App
Developed an application to fetch real-time stock data and determine optimal stock selling points. Integrated Finnhub API for live data retrieval.Utilized MPAndroidChart for plotting stock price fluctuations over time. Implemented algorithms to assess selling points based on technical indicators, market conditions, and personal financial goals.
College Plan App
Collaborated on Web utilizing modern frameworks and developed innovative application for exploring study streams. Setup data management applications and implemented JWT authentication system.Created REST API for seamless user authentication, enhancing usability optimizing user credential submission and used python to build course planner for students to decide their course schedule
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Created an intuitive JavaFX GUI for a multiplayer card game, employed event-driven programming for responsiveness, established real-time networking with threading.Developed a synchronized game loop that managed player actions and recommendations.
Multiplayer Poker Game with GUI and Network Communication
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CTA L Analysis
Designed and implemented an object-oriented database management system in Python, using SQL. Created dynamic and visually appealing graphs and charts using Matplotlib, showcasing key trends and insights from data. Developed a robust, user-friendly CTA L analysis application using Python, integrating OOP principles.
Search Engine
Developed a search engine that efficiently filters a set of links from text files based on user-entered keywords, utilizing string matching algorithms and data structures for optimal performance. Implemented a robust solution to enhance information retrieval, showcasing strong coding skills in managing and processing large datasets.
Interactive Text Adventure - UIC Campus Exploration
Developed text adventure game utilizing JSON files and dynamic Python-generated text. Showcased adeptness in data manipulation aligning with immersive and interactive user-driven content creation
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Bar Chart Animation
Created an engaging bar chart animation that illustrates the changing populations of 100 cities over the years. The dynamic frames vividly showcase how these urban centers evolve, turning population data into a visually compelling story.
Developed an F# library for image processing with a focus on applying a sepia filter to images. Utilized functional programming techniques to adjust RGB values according to predefined formulas, ensuring accurate color transformation. Implemented and tested the algorithm on sample images, demonstrating proficiency in F# and image manipulation.
Image Processing
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Certifications
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Agile Job Simulation
Drafted eight user stories using Trello and prioritized them by estimating the relative level of effort required. Ran the Scrum team’s daily standup to effectively plan the day and energize the team members. Conducted a sprint review to gather feedback on the Scrum’s work and a sprint retrospective to align on opportunities for improvement in future sprints.
Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program
Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team. Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing. Analyzed and identified which business areas needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams.
Walmart USA Advanced Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program
Completed the Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation where I solved difficult technical projects for a variety of teams at Walmart. Developed a novel version of a heap data structure in Java for Walmart’s shipping department, showcasing strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills. Designed a UML class diagram for a data processor, considering different operating modes and database connections. Created an entity relationship diagram to design a new database accounting for all requirements provided by Walmart’s pet department.
Wells Fargo Software Engineering Job Simulation
Understood relevant requirements for building a system to manage financial portfolios. Figured out what data the system needed to keep track of. Drafted a visual representation of the data as an entity relationship diagram (ERD). Used the IntelliJ developer application to implement the ERD and published it to GitHub
Testimonials
Lakshmi Krishnan actively engaged in diverse tasks within the AI/ML domain. Notably, she played a pivotal role in a client demo project, showcasing exceptional skills and dedication.
Lakshmi Krishnan demonstrated commendable hard work, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to excellence. Her proactive approach and ability to tackle challenges reflect a promising foundation for a successful career in AI/ML. Throughout the internship, Lakshmi Krishnan consistently displayed dedication and a proactive attitude towards learning. Her enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and overcoming obstacles was evident in every project undertaken. These qualities underscore his/her potential to excel in AI/ML and contribute meaningfully to future endeavors.