Vivek Chudasama

Relevant Experience

Conduct regular office hour sessions for large introductory data science class (TDM 101) to provide targeted support and reinforce course lectures and skills, serving over 1,000 students yearly
Develop 16 homework assignments per semester centered around Python and R in data analysis-settings, with an effort to foster data analysis skills within students
Collaborate in the grading of weekly assignments, offering essential feedback to help students grow and understand the field of data science

Initiated a Redis database integration in the frontend infrastructure of the main React product, optimizing data processes for improved application performance and responsiveness
Used Python and JavaScript to graph workload performance of main product versus performance of competitors for demonstrations with potential investors
Transitioned frontend-to-backend networking from raw TCP connections to HTTPS connections, making the process more secure for clients and developers alike
Showcased problem-solving and organization skills by navigating through the disorganized main codebase and restructuring it to be more user-friendly

Developed flight tracking algorithms and data models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of aviation data analysis.
Analyzed large datasets related to flight trajectories, leveraging machine learning techniques to identify patterns and optimize tracking processes
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement data-driven solutions for national security and research initiatives

Utilized Python pandas to conduct data analysis and modeling to identify key factors influencing interest from potential new customers
Refined marketing strategies by developing predictive models to analyze customer behavior and preferences
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven recommendations, resulting in improved customer acquisition strategies

Leveraged Python and Excel for advanced data analysis, boosting sponsorship revenue by 300% from the prior year
Streamlined sponsor reporting by automating quarterly financial reports, reducing report generation time by 40%
Collaborated within a multifaceted team of volunteers, encompassing data scientists, marketers, and event organizers, to optimize fundraising efforts for Riley Hospital for Children through data-driven strategies
Spearheaded expansion to help PUDM become the largest student-run organization at Purdue University, recruiting over 1100 members and raising over $691,000 in one year
Over my 4 years in PUDM, I have personally raised over $12,000 for Riley Hospital for Children