Rajat Kapgate

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  AI/ML Intern

  Created a Chrome extension to filter malicious advertisements using Natural Language Processing

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  Maximus Infoware (India) Pvt. Ltd

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Java / C++ Developer

  - Created cross-language scripts to facilitate data transfer between payment devices and servers for critical software updates- Optimized the socket transfer algorithms to reduce dropped packets by 60% while transferring data securely

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  The Silent Message

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Adaptive Web Tech Mentor

  Designed and developed a corporate website following a comprehensive project lifecycle from wireframes to actual product launch driving customer growth for the organization

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

  - Researched in the field of Continuous Sign Language Recognition (CSLR) and developed novel neural network architecture to yield a competitive performance on the RWTH Phoenix German Sign Language dataset- Formulated a robust data preprocessing pipeline to refine and reduce redundant data by 60%- Developed and processed proprietary datasets in Indian Sign Language and adapted the state-of-the-art model to the data- Conducted design studies and research related to Accessibility in the metaverse helping the organization stay at forefront of cutting edge technologies Show less

  • Researcher, R&I Accessibility Center of Excellence

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Developer, Innovation Labs

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Boehringer Ingelheim

  May 2024 - now

  Data Science Intern
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  Indiana University School of Optometry

  May 2024 - now

  Research Assistant - Faculty Assistance in Data Science (FADS)