Arnav Valvekar

Experience

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  Private Real Estate Investor

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  Marketing Analyst

  • Utilized social media advertising to help a local realtor find buyers for homes• Assisted in market research and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities• Conducted competitive analysis to assess market positioning and strategies• Helped track and analyze customer behavior, conversion rates, and marketing ROI to ensure the advertising was effective• Gained proficiency in marketing software, enhancing marketing campaign effectiveness.

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  Frosty Peaks Frozen Treats

  Apr 2022 - May 2023

  Shift Lead

  • Ensured smooth operation of the frozen yogurt shop during my shift• Guaranteed customer satisfaction by providing the best services to build positive customer relations• Upsold the products to consumers using visual displays and verbal methods• Responsible for new employee training and assimilation• Strong communication and collaboration skills developed through work experience• Proficient in sharing ideas and information with colleagues• Managed inventory, restocked supplies, and maintained optimal stock levels to meet demand• Responsible for cash handling, including opening and closing cash registers, and reconciling cash at the end of shifts• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines• Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting Show less

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  Sports Media Inc.

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Financial Projections Specialist

  • Analyzed financial information for a sports marketing agency• Created financial forecasts and models, predicting profit and loss information over a year based on strategic decisions• Utilized financial software and tools for data analysis and modeling• Collaborated with team members to gather and validate financial information• Assisted in budgeting, financial planning activities, cost-saving opportunities, and cost-benefit analysis

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  Raise Networks, Inc

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Software Engineer Intern

  • Built a Python-based asset management system with a PostgreSQL backend to streamline hardware/software tracking • Developed and tested RESTful APIs for asset queries and integrated them with internal web tools • Wrote unit tests using Pytest and debugged production issues, improving system reliability and support response time • Collaborated with senior engineers and assisted end-users, leading to improved problem resolution and user satisfaction

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  Dugree

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Directed a team of 4 in presenting and researching advanced ML topics including diffusion models and RLHF • Facilitated knowledge exchange across technical areas through code walkthroughs and discussion sessions

  • Machine Learning Engineer Intern

    Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  • AI Research Team Lead

    Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Sept 2024 - Mar 2025

  Data Science Research Assistant

  • Built an NLP pipeline using OpenAI embeddings to identify geophysical methods from 300+ pages of research documents • Optimized preprocessing pipelines to improve keyword extraction accuracy by 20% and reduce preprocessing time• Created interactive data visualizations in Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn) to summarize findings for non-technical stakeholders