Kushagra Kapoor

Experience

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  Louis Dreyfus Company

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Analytics Intern

  • Collaborated on a summer internship project titled "Edible Oil Consumption Pattern in India", focusing on analyzing market trends and consumption patterns.• Worked closely with senior managers and accountants, actively participating in the preparation of monthly targets for various markets specific to the edible oil brand under study.

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  NTPC Limited

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Engineering Intern

  • Participated in a hands-on internship focused on "Boiler and Turbine Operation" at Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (VSTPS), a unit of NTPC.• Gained practical experience in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of boilers and turbines within a thermal power plant.• Assisted in monitoring and controlling parameters critical to the efficient functioning of boilers and turbines, contributing to the overall plant performance.

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  National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Intern

  • Designed a VGG19 inspired Traffic Sign Classification model with an average F1 score of 0.99• Authored a research paper based on the classification model and communicated it to ICET 2021, IITDelhi

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  Purdue University College of Engineering

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Data Science Researcher

  • Performed theoretical research in Causal Reinforcement Learning to explore application in Recommendation systems utilizing multi-armed bandit systems.• Crafted an UCB inspired state-of-the-art algorithm, with an upper bounded regret scalable with the number of parents of target node.• Validated created algorithm employing extensive Amazon product recommendation data and filtering 42,000 relevant entries out of a total of 42 million.

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  Johnson & Johnson MedTech

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Engineering and Data Science Intern

  • Developed advanced analytical solutions, including customer segmentation and time-series modeling, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership across 12 different teams.• Led front-end product development interns, showcasing management skills, and spearheaded creation of software features for real-time device telemetry collection.• Engineered an efficient ETL pipeline, reducing surgical data processing time by an impressive 45%.• Designed a 95% accurate Bayesian Network model by executing root cause analysis on anatomy data,demonstrating strong initiative skills. Show less

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  Purdue University College of Engineering

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Managed seamless execution of 6 undergraduate engineering courses, while mentoring and guiding 3000+ students. • Utilized D2L’s Brightspace to evaluate, teach recitation sections and office hours to interact with 100+ students weekly.• Conducted in-depth data analysis, proposing actionable insights for course improvements and contribute to Purdue’s engineering programs consistently being ranked best in the country.• Supervised 5 teams of undergraduate teaching assistants and oversaw live courses with a focus on fostering productive discussions, utilizing effective teaching methods to enhance student engagement. Show less • Engineered robust and scalable software solutions for UAV path planning, employing Deep Q-Learning to enhance efficiency by 15%.• Spearheaded code reviews and collaborated in creation of advanced robotic algorithms, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.• Implemented Deep Deterministic Policy Gradients (DDPG) for Q-values prediction and action optimization, reducing flight time by 20%.• Executed meticulous testing and validation utilizing industry-standard CARLA simulator, ensuring reliability, scalability and accuracy of developed solution. Show less

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Graduate Student Researcher

    May 2023 - Sept 2023
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  Bureau Veritas Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  AI Data Scientist

  As a Data Scientist at Bureau Veritas, the global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, I play a pivotal role in empowering industry leaders to maximize their revenue potential. By harnessing the power of data, we're driving innovation and transformation across diverse sectors.

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  Eli Lilly and Company

  Feb 2024 - now

  AI Data Scientist

  Working at Eli Lilly’s Corporate Headquarter. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, the role of advanced technology in navigating regulatory frameworks has become increasingly vital. At Lilly Pharmaceuticals, we are at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging cutting-edge Language Model (LLM) algorithms to streamline regulatory compliance, particularly with stringent bodies like the FDA.