Kavya Shrivastava

Experience

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  DePauw University

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Developed an artificial intelligence system to play the card game Gin Rummy. This work culminated in a co-authored paper, “A Highly Parameterized Ensemble to Play Gin Rummy”. The paper was peer-reviewed and accepted for publication as part of the Educational Advances in Artificial Intelligence (EAAI). Built relationships with 25 students by conducting one-on-one training sessions on fundamental Java and object-oriented concepts by helping them translate project needs into technical implementation resulting in improved code quality by 50% and faster development cycles by 40%

  • Artificial Intelligence Student Researcher

    May 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Computer Science Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2020 - May 2020
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  DePauw University

  Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Organized and led a team of 10 students to plan, execute, and manage diverse campus events, resulting in a 67% increase in audienceConceptualized and executed popular events with average attendances of 150-200 peopleImproved social media engagement by curating compelling content, driving an increase from with an overall 76% increase in followersOversaw the entire event budgeting process and successfully got approved one of the highest budgets for a student organization on campus with an annual budget of $20,000Implemented Trello as a methodology to track project processes, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of tasks Show less Conducted research on the impact of racism in the United States, analyzing historical and contemporary data to develop a comprehensive understanding of the issueDelivered an informative presentation to international students, increasing their awareness and understanding of the history and complexities of racism in the U.SInteracted directly with over 100 students, providing assistance with transportation, COVID requirements, and other needs, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment Show less

  • Presidential Ambassador

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Lead International Student Ambassador

    May 2022 - May 2023

  • Dharma President

    May 2022 - May 2023

  • Information Technology Associate Program

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Center for Diversity & Inclusion

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
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  TechPoint

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Tech Point Pitch Program Team Member

  Won the TechPoint Pitch Program worth $8000 by delivering a solution to improve Indiana Tech Force’s recruitment through the creation of a robust professional and personal worker to student mentorship plan Prototyped the UI of the communication dashboard between aspiring tech students and mentors in Figma Outlined incentive strategies for improving user retention for students who have historically lost interest

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  Catipult

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Integrated Twilio to resolve email deliverability issues, ensuring users received password reset emails without being flagged as spam.Developed and implemented a chatbot using Dialogflow to address support inquiries, reducing the number of queries by 40%.Designed and integrated the chatbot with the software, providing users with quick and accurate answers while redirecting them to appropriate resources. Designed and curated engaging weekly newsletters targeted at coaches, resulting in a 60% opening rate.Conducted individual interviews with coaches to create personalized introductions, effectively highlighting their background and skills to clients.

  • Technology Consultant

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Marketing Intern

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Emme

  Dec 2023 - now

  Software Engineer I