Yash Raj

Aspiring AI/ML Engineer | Data Scientist | Growth Analyst

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About

Highly motivated and results-driven AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist with a strong academic foundation and practical experience in machine learning, data analysis, and product growth strategies. Proven ability to optimize systems by 40%, drive user acquisition by 25%, and improve task completion by 35% through innovative technical solutions and data-driven insights. Seeking to leverage expertise in Python, NLP, and data visualization to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic tech environment.

Work Experience

Research Intern

India Institute of Technology, Mandi

May 2025 - Jun 2025

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Conducted advanced research in gesture recognition and artificial skin prototypes, leveraging ML and data visualization to drive product enhancements.

  • Conducted comprehensive research on gesture recognition systems, training ML classifiers to detect touch patterns with 92% accuracy.
  • Developed data-driven visualizations using Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, translating complex data into actionable insights for project stakeholders.
  • Collaborated within a 3-member team to analyze user interaction data, proposing data-backed product enhancements for artificial skin prototypes.

Growth Analyst Intern

Redingle

Jun 2024 - Jan 2025

Remote, N/A, N/A

Designed and executed user acquisition strategies and data analysis to optimize onboarding flows and identify growth opportunities.

  • Designed and executed user acquisition campaigns across multiple digital channels, driving a 25% increase in pre-registrations.
  • Executed comprehensive competitor benchmarking and market research, identifying key growth opportunities that directly influenced two new feature rollouts.
  • Analyzed user funnel data using Excel and SQL, optimizing onboarding flows and reducing drop-offs by 15%.
  • Collaborated closely with product, marketing, and tech teams to align growth strategies with user experience goals.

Education

Data Science and Programming

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Jan 2023 - Dec 2026

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

Sep 2022 - Jul 2026

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Volunteer

President

SEDS Anatriksh

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Led a student organization, revitalizing its project department and significantly increasing member engagement.

  • Revitalized a dormant project department, launching 3 new initiatives that increased member engagement by 40%.
  • Organized technical workshops and events, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance community impact.

Technical Fest Design Lead

TechnoVIT

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Led a 5-member team in designing and delivering official merchandise for TechnoVIT, ensuring brand consistency and timely execution.

  • Led a 5-member team to design and deliver official TechnoVIT merchandise, ensuring brand consistency and timely execution.
  • Managed vendor coordination and printing logistics to ensure high-quality output within deadlines.

Projects

Real-Time Speech Translation System

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Developed a real-time English-to-French speech translator leveraging ASR, NMT, and TTS pipelines.

Artificial Human Skin

May 2025 - Jun 2025

Designed and developed a real-time touch sensing module and data pipeline for robotic applications.

Miniature Robot to assist people with ADHD

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

Designed and implemented a focus-assistive robot to address ADHD-specific challenges through user-centered research.

Languages

English , Hindi

Skills

Machine Learning & AI

  • Scikit-learn
  • Transformers
  • PyTorch
  • NLP
  • ASR
  • NMT
  • TTS
  • AI-driven System Integration

Data Analysis & Visualization

  • Tableau
  • Excel
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS
  • GCP

Embedded Systems

  • Arduino IDE
  • Embedded Systems

Design Tools

  • Figma

Product & Business Strategy

  • Product Research
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitor Benchmarking
  • Requirement Gathering
  • Product Adoption Strategies
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Presentation & Reporting

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • C/C++
  • Java
  • R