Pratik Antoni Patekar

Pratik Antoni Patekar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Engineer @ UNC SDSS Chapel Hill | MS in AI & DB Systems

  • Education

    • Larsen & Toubro Institute of Technology

      2011 - 2015
      Diploma Electronics and Telecommunication Secured 87.82%

      Project:● Weldtrain— Larsen & Toubro Institute Of Technology, MSBTEDeveloped a system to simulate the welding conditions to train a trainee for welding without wasting materials. Developed an interface for a trainee using microcontrollers for monitoring the actions of the trainee.

    • Parmanand Jethanand Pancholia High School

      2010 - 2011
      SSC Primary and Secondary Education
    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • St. Francis Institute Of Technology

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Electronics and Telecommunication CGPA: 3.74/ 4

      Activities and Societies: Secured an overall 3rd rank in B. E. in EXTC. Held the position of SECRETARY of IEEE college committee in 2016-17. Participated and secured 1st prize in PRAGATI 2017 for startup project Cribby- The Smart Cradle. Projects worked on:● Artificial memory for humans— Using Object detection, University of MumbaiDeveloped a device for people suffering with Alzheimer to recall their objects by storing the information like time, date and location when the object was last seen. Built an interface app using Kivy and voice assistant. Also built a VR android app which could be used with Google VR cardboard.● Cribby, The Smart Cradle— University of MumbaiDeveloped a prototype of cradle that… Show more Projects worked on:● Artificial memory for humans— Using Object detection, University of MumbaiDeveloped a device for people suffering with Alzheimer to recall their objects by storing the information like time, date and location when the object was last seen. Built an interface app using Kivy and voice assistant. Also built a VR android app which could be used with Google VR cardboard.● Cribby, The Smart Cradle— University of MumbaiDeveloped a prototype of cradle that automatically swings on detecting a baby cry and an android app for controlling the cradle remotely.● Controlling Car — Using Sixth Sense Technology, Mumbai UniversityDeveloped a MATLAB code for Gesture detection using image processing and controlled a prototype car using Arduino microcontroller. Show less

  • Experience

    • Larsen & Toubro

      Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
      Inplant Training

      Analyzed and managed inventory on ERP software Baan. Worked on creation of Purchase order (PO) and Planned PO (PPO).

    • Larsen & Toubro

      Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
      Inplant Trainee

      Engaged in roles within the Mechanical Endurance Testing (MET) and Electrical Endurance Testing (EET) Laboratory, contributing to the advancement of operations. Orchestrated the development and implementation of a sophisticated PLC (Programmable Logic Circuit) system, effectively automating the intricate MET testing procedures for switchgear components within the laboratory setting.

    • Laqshya Infosoft Solutions

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
      Internship Program

      Created and analyzed Access Control List (ACL) to restrict access and permissions for various devices and computer files systems in a network.

    • LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

      Jul 2018 - May 2021

      Successfully managed customer data accounts and requirement definitions by communicating with Key Delivery managers. Improved resource allocation efficiency by 50 % using Power BI and advanced Excel tools for analyzing trends.Reduced anomalies by 15% in data reports by analyzing data charts, identifying problems and creating presentations to provide creative solutions to the team.Collaborated with stakeholders, multi-functional team to improve the business process by 50% using KPI analysis created in Excel pivot tables and Tableau. Show less Developed Python scripts for analyzing the data dump generated by the workflow. Reduced the code crashes by 50% in the production system by debugging and testing the code generating the data as per the given test cases.Created data plots highlighting the issues in the data generated by codes empowering data-driven decision-making using Matplotlib and Seaborn.Developed and performed peer code reviews to debug AMDP codes and custom Webdynpros implementing functional business requirements using different HANA views. Created test cases for testing the code functionality.Ensured high-quality code and seamless integration by facilitating Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI) practices. Show less

      • Business Analyst/ Project Management Office

        Aug 2020 - May 2021
      • Python developer/ Data Analyst and AMDP, BW- IP developer

        Dec 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Software Engineer (ABAP developer)

        Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      Aug 2022 - May 2023

      I got an opportunity to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Theory of Computation with Dr. Linda Barasch and Professor Mary Koone. I got an opportunity to work as Graduate Teaching Assistant for Computer Networks with Professor Dr. Chance Eary.

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      Jul 2023 - Oct 2023
      Data Mining Research Assistant

      Created Python scripts to analyze and visualize data sets using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn to extract actionable insights. Employed the OpenAI API alongside cutting-edge AI tools like PandasAI and JupyterAI.Collaborated with Dr. Elizabeth Diaz to co-author the course "Introduction to Data Mining," providing students with a strong foundation in Data Mining and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies.

    • People Tech Group Inc

      Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
      Software Engineer Intern

      Developed and implemented C and C++ programs to ensure the seamless operation of HUD (Heads-Up Display) and Infotainment Display (CRM), contributing to enhanced user experience and system stability.Automated manual testing procedures for CRM using Python scripts, streamlining the testing process, reducing testing time by 20%, and improving overall test coverage. Conducted thorough hardware sanity testing for CRM displays.

    • NEXTGEN Innovation Labs

      Nov 2023 - Mar 2024
      Data Engineer

      Orchestrated a flawless migration of 25,000 customer records from AT&T network to the Liberty network, harnessing expertise in ETL operations and driving a 95% customer transition success rate.Architected robust data transformation processes using SQL and custom Python scripts, reducing processing time by 40% and guaranteeing data integrity. Collaborated with teams, optimizing strategies for a seamless migration and uninterrupted service.

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Mar 2024 - now
      Data Engineer

      Spearheaded the development and launch of GenAI applications utilizing Azure OpenAI, transforming information accessibility and empowering UNC staff and faculty to effortlessly query and retrieve relevant insights from over 1000+ documents. These applications have significantly improved efficiency and decision-making capabilities across the university.Managed robust database and data warehousing solutions, ensuring seamless application performance and data integrity.Pioneered a cross-UNC research collaboration initiative, fostering connections between researchers with complementary expertise. Leveraged large-scale data analysis and developed a custom web application (Python, Flask, HTML), facilitating the formation of research partnerships and accelerating scientific discovery. Show less

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