Aashika Agarwal

Experience

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  University of Sydney

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2023

  As an Academic Tutor in the School of Computer Science, I was responsible for delivering tutorials, conducting classes, and providing academic support across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate units. My responsibilities included teaching core concepts, helping students understand complex material, offering guidance during practical lab sessions, and assessing student progress through assignment and project marking.Subjects and Key Contributions:INFO1110: Introduction to ProgrammingTaught fundamental programming concepts using Python. Guided students through lab exercises, clarified theoretical and practical doubts, and assessed their understanding through code reviews and assignment marking.INFO1113: Object-Oriented ProgrammingIntroduced object-oriented programming principles using Java, including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Assisted students in developing and debugging Java-based applications and assessed their submitted work.ISYS2120: Data and Information ManagementSupported students in learning database design, data modeling, normalization, and SQL querying. Helped them apply theoretical knowledge through structured labs and marked assignments and mini-projects.INFO1111: Computing 1A ProfessionalismConducted sessions focused on developing essential professional skills for computing students, including effective communication, teamwork, report writing, and ethical responsibilities.INFO2222: Computing 2 – Usability and SecurityDelivered tutorials on usability principles, user-centered design, and fundamental security practices. Supported students in evaluating system usability and identifying potential security risks.COMP5046: Natural Language ProcessingTaught concepts of NLP such as tokenization, text preprocessing, feature extraction, and introductory machine learning algorithms. Assisted students in Python-based NLP projects and marked practical assignments. Show less Worked as a laboratory demonstrator for key undergraduate data science courses. My role involved facilitating lab sessions, supporting students during hands-on tasks, clarifying statistical concepts, and evaluating their progress through assessments.Courses Demonstrated:DATA1001: Foundations of Data ScienceAssisted students in learning data exploration, basic statistical methods, data visualization, and R programming.DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from DataHelped students apply statistical learning techniques, including hypothesis testing, regression, and supervised learning models, using R and RStudio. Show less

  • Academic Tutor

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Laboratory Demonstrator

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  • ENGO Peer Mentor

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
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  BeyondSkool

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Associate Educator

  Worked as a STEM tutor for school students, focusing on enhancing their Intelligence (IQ), Emotional (EQ), and Creative Quotients (CQ).Responsibilities:•Delivered engaging, interactive lessons in science and math•Set learning goals and tracked individual student progress•Provided weekly updates to parents on achievements and areas for improvement•Motivated students to develop a passion for learning through creative teaching strategies

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  Practera

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  Team Leader - Industry Experience Program

  Led a diverse team of postgraduate and undergraduate students on a real-world consulting project for Fuddlr Pty Ltd, a startup in the healthcare and social assistance sector.Key Responsibilities:•Managed project milestones and team deliverables•Conducted secondary research on prospective investors•Proposed potential revenue models suitable for the startup’s growth phase•Delivered findings and recommendations to the client

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  JobGen.AI

  Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  Research and Technology Associate
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  HR Strategies Consulting Inc.

  Feb 2024 - Apr 2025

  Associate Consultant
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  KPMG Australia

  Apr 2025 - now

  Project Data Analyst