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Niyati Nikunj Kapadia – ML & Data Science Engineer

Niyati Nikunj Kapadia

ML / Data Science / Software Engineer

I build data-driven and ML solutions with real impact: 97% accurate models, 70% reduced workloads, and scalable systems across finance, edtech, and urban mobility.

Skills

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Programming & Tools

Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, R, C++, Scala, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Jupyter, VS Code

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Machine Learning & AI

Deep Learning (CNNs, UNet, ResNet, EfficientNet, MobileNet), XGBoost, Random Forest, NLP, LLMs (GPT, BERT, Claude), Computer Vision, Time Series Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Neural Networks, MLOps, AutoML, Model Deployment

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Data Science & Analytics

Data Cleaning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Visualization (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly), Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Hypothesis Testing, Big Data (Apache Spark), Data Mining, ETL Pipelines, Data Warehousing

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Software & Cloud

Full-Stack Development (React, Next.js, FastAPI, Flask, Django), REST APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, SageMaker), GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI), Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, Scalable Pipelines

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Automation & Optimization

OCR / NLP Pipelines, Workflow Optimization, End-to-End ML Systems, Model Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Process Automation, RPA, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration

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Team & Project Skills

Agile Development (Scrum, Kanban), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Mentoring, Research & Analytics Reporting, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Product Strategy, Problem Solving

Key Projects

Here are a few projects where I've built scalable software and data-driven solutions, applying ML, Data Science, and Software Development skills to real-world problems.

AI-Powered Multimodal Chronic Disease Risk Screener

Multimodal chronic disease risk screener using retinal + nailbed images with CNNs and gradient-boosted trees. AUC 0.999 (retina), 96.7% accuracy (nailbed).

Tech Stack: CNNs, EfficientNet, Gradient Boosted Trees, FastAPI, React

Impact: Near-clinical performance and low-cost screening for early detection in resource-limited settings.

Multi-Organ Segmentation in Medical Imaging (UNet-ResNet34)

Automated multi-organ CT segmentation with UNet-ResNet34 and mixed-precision training. 88.2% Dice, 4× faster inference.

Tech Stack: UNet-ResNet34, Mixed Precision Training, Pixel-Based Dataset Balancing

Impact: Reduces radiologist workload and speeds up treatment planning for abdominal imaging.

Smart Rerouting System for Metro Passengers

Real-time metro rerouting engine using ML + optimization over live traffic feeds. 18% delay reduction, 99.9% uptime.

Tech Stack: Full-stack dashboard, real-time API integration

Impact: Improves commuter reliability and scales to large urban networks.

Intelligent Urban Traffic Management System

Computer-vision traffic monitoring with MobileNet-based detectors and ML policies. 15% congestion reduction in simulation.

Tech Stack: MobileNet Transfer Learning, End-to-End Inference Pipeline

Impact: Enables scalable, camera-based traffic control without expensive sensor infrastructure.

Publication

Selected research on reliable LLM-based code generation and applied AI.

IEEE 50th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC)

Toward Reliable LLM Code Generation: Adaptive Routing Framework for Ambiguous Requirements

Authors: Muhammad Ahmed, Edwar Tiu , Niyati Nikunj Kapadia , and Darren Gabrido

Professional Experience

I've contributed to impactful projects across AI, ML, Data Science, and Software Development, translating complex problems into actionable solutions.

Research Assistant – CalTAP

California Transportation Analytics Program

Translated complex technical research into decision-oriented insights for non-technical stakeholders

• Synthesized peer-reviewed studies, evaluation reports, and real-world datasets
• Authored data-driven briefs, newsletters, and analytical articles
• Supported iterative research refinement aligned with evolving metrics and policy frameworks

AI/ML Intern – Finlogic Technologies

Finlogic Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

Developed and deployed LLM-based agents, predictive models, and computer vision pipelines

• Built XGBoost and Monte Carlo models achieving 97% accuracy
• Developed ConvNeXt + OCR pipelines, reducing human effort by 70%
• Managed end-to-end ML systems: data preprocessing, model training, API deployment, and performance tuning
• Optimized inference pipelines, improving response latency by 30%

AI Developer & Data Scientist Intern – Daira Edtech

Daira Edtech Pvt. Ltd.

Improved ML workflows and extracted insights from large-scale user data

• Developed NLP-based sentiment analysis and topic modeling, improving response workflows by 20%
• Refactored ML pipelines for 78% faster training and scalable deployment
• Translated insights from 5,000+ users into actionable recommendations connecting AI outputs with business decisions

Education

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Master of Science in Computer Science – California State University, Long Beach | GPA: 3.4/4.0

Jan 2026 – Present

Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Machine Vision, Scalable AI Systems

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Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering with Honors – SCET | GPA: 3.9/4.0

June 2021 – June 2025

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics

Get in Touch

Open to full-time roles and internships in AI, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering. Recruiters and hiring managers can reach me directly at niyatikapadia111@gmail.com or via LinkedIn

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