Utkarsh Rana

Experience

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  IEEE

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Python and Machine Learning Instructor

  ● Offered guidance as a Python and ML instructor to 3 cohorts of 60 students each over a span of15 months on python and machine learning, providing guidance and practical insights into applying algorithms to diverse datasets.● Formulated the course content and conducted examinations for appropriate grading and credits.● Implemented a diverse array of projects within the curriculum, enabling students to apply their Python and machine learning programming skills in practical, real-world contexts. Show less

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  Manipal University Jaipur

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Web Developer

  ● Employed sleek and user-friendly websites for multiple international conferences hosted by the School of CSE, ensuring optimal user experience and functionality.● Utilized React.js components, modern frameworks, and interactive elements for enhanced user engagement.● Received recognition for designing visually attractive and highly functional websites, contributing to positive participant feedback and event success.

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  THEETAS'22

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Webmaster

  ● Designed a user-friendly website using react.js for THEETAS Conference organized by AKS University.

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  Manipal University Jaipur

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  ● Conducted CNN and Transfer Learning research to automate diabetic retinopathy grading, achieving over 30% accuracy gains by fine-tuning models like AlexNet and ResNet18.● Optimized techniques and parameters on the IDRID dataset, driving superior model performance and producing detailed reports to convey breakthroughs in diabetic retinopathy detection.

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  StackGuru Solutions Private Limited

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Intern

  ● Conceptualized and proposed the development of a machine learning-powered chatbot, advocating for its integration within a fantasy gaming platform client during my tenure as an intern in the AI Integrations Team.● Orchestrated the design, implementation, and optimization of state-of-the-art natural language processing (NLP) models like Transformer architectures (e.g., BERT or GPT), enhancing interactions and in-game guidance.