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Pearl Patel

MS Computer Science at USC

Hello!

I'm a grad student studying Computer Science at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

I'm deeply interested in Explainable Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies. My passion for these subjects drives me to constantly learn and grow in my understanding of them.

Email: pdpatel@usc.edu

Skills
Programming Languages and Web Technologies
  • Python, C, JavaScript, Swift, Solidity, Node.js, HTML, CSS, Flask

    • Deep Learning
  • TensorFlow, Keras

    • Data Analysis Tools
  • Spark, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib

    • Database Management
  • MySQL, MongoDB

    • Containerization and Orchestration
  • Docker, Kubernetes

    • Digital Art
  • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Experience

    August 2021 - May 2023

    Jio Platforms Limited

    (Reliance Industries Limited)

    Mumbai, India

    Software Development Engineer
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to identify and address software bugs, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks in multiple web and mobile applications
    • Transitioned to the Analytics team and implemented the backend of a data analytics software

    June 2020 - July 2020

    IMT Atlantique

    France

    Research Intern
    • Explored ML techniques to predict power production from Solar Panels for Smart Grids
    • Developed a Recurrent Neural Network-based approach leveraging Python and TensorFlow resulting in a significant reduction of error rate from 10% in an existing model to 5%

    November 2019 - May 2020

    Blockchain and AI Lab

    VJTI Mumbai

    Mumbai, India

    Research Intern
    • Conducted research on Deepfake detection techniques and developed algorithms using Artificial Intelligence
    • Collaborated with a team of researchers and engineers to explore innovative use cases for Blockchain technology for the university campus, assisted in the development of Cryptocurrency for on-campus transactions
    Education
    Master's Degree

    Expected: December 2024

    MS in Computer Science
    University of Southern California
    • Analysis of Algorithms
    • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning and its Applications
    • Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography
    • Information Retrieval and Web Search Engines
    • Advanced Mobile Devices and Game Consoles
    Bachelor's Degree

    2017 - 2021

    Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
    Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai

    • CGPA: 8.9/10.0
    • Standardized Test Scores:
      • GRE:
        • Verbal: 154/170
        • Quantitative: 166/170
      • TOEFL:​113/120
    Projects
    Quantum Computing
    qtypi - Python Library for Quantum Computing Operations
    2024
    • Developed a Python library for quantum state and gate manipulations, including common and custom gates
    • Published on PyPI and developed on GitHub
    Generative AI
    VisionTune AI
    CSCI 566 Deep Learning Project at USC (2024)
    • Developed a vision-language model to improve object count accuracy in text-to-image generation
    • Integrated Stable Diffusion with YOLOv8x for precise object detection and counting, and Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) for efficient fine-tuning in resource-constrained environments
    Machine Learning
    Detecting and Mitigating Bias in Facial Recogntion
    CSCI 567 Machine Learning Project at USC (2023)
    • Conducted comprehensive bias analysis in facial recognition models, primarily focusing on DeepFace and Viola Jones algorithms
    • Implemented a methodology to enhance DeepFace's comprehension of diverse female facial traits aiming to refine gender-specific facial interpretations and reduce observed biases
    Reinforcement Learning
    DeepRacer
    AWS DeepRacer Women's League - India 2021
    • Finalist for the AWS DeepRacer Women's League 2021
    • Developed a Reinforcement Learning based self-driving car racing agent using AWS DeepRacer
    • Adapted and iterated on Reinforcement Learning algorithms to optimize self-driving car racing performance, resulting in notable progress throughout the competition
    Blockchain
    VCoins
    Undergraduate Final Year Project (2020-2021)
    • Engineered a custom blockchain and cryptocurrency from the ground up, implementing innovative consensus mechanism for decentralized security
    • Architected and built out core cryptocurrency features including transaction processing, validation, and propagation across peer nodes
    • Established secure blockchain protocols enabling transparent and tamper-proof transaction ledgers
    Deep Learning
    Sentiment Analysis on Text Feedback
    Smart India Hackathon (2020)
    • Implemented advanced data preprocessing techniques, including text cleaning, tokenization, and feature engineering, to ensure optimal model performance
    • Designed a sentiment analysis system using Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) based Deep Neural Network to automatically analyze and classify user-generated text feedback
    Gesture Controlled Snake
    2019
    • Engineered a unique gaming experience by developing a gesture-controlled version of the classic Snake game
    • Utilized Python and Computer Vision techniques to develop a gesture recognition system, enabling intuitive control of the game character's movements through real-time analysis of player's gestures
    Game Development
    Contortion
    CSCI 526 Class Project (2024)
    • Created an innovative Game using Unity
    • Play Here
    Publications

    • Khatal S., Rane J., Patel D., Patel P., Busnel Y., "FileShare: A Blockchain and IPFS Framework for Secure File Sharing and Data Provenance", In Advances in Machine Learning and Computational Intelligence, Algorithms for Intelligent Systems (Springer), 2021

    • Patel D., Rajan B., Mangnaik Y., Jain J., Mistry V., Patel P., "Issuing and Verifying University Certificates on Blockchain" In IC-BCT 2019, Blockchain Technologies (Springer), 2020

    • Kotha S, Patel P., "Blockchain In Depth", In International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science (IJECS), 2020
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