**Archana Lalji Saroj**
Open to Relocation

archanasaroj024@gmail.com
+1 (650) 660-2930
LinkedIn | GitHub

### EDUCATION
**Clemson University**
Clemson, United States
*Master of Computer Science, GPA: 4.0/4.0*
Aug 2022 – May 2024
*Coursework:* Foundations of Software Engineering, Applied Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Security in Emerging Systems

**University of Mumbai**
Mumbai, India
*Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, CGPA: 8.61/10.00*
July 2014 – Jun 2018

### SKILLS
**Programming Languages:** C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, React.js, D3.js
**Libraries:** Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch
**Data Engineering:** PL/SQL, Power BI, Tableau, NoSQL, Data ETL
**Development Tools:** Git, Docker, VS Code, Visual Studio, PyCharm, Eclipse, GitLab CI/CD, Linux/Unix

### WORK EXPERIENCE
**Clemson University**
Clemson, United States
*Graduate Teaching Assistant*
Aug 2022 – Present
- Boosted C++ analytical skills in 90+ students, leading to 90% positive feedback and enhanced problem-solving capabilities.
- Elevated Data Structures & Cloud Technologies proficiency by 30% via practical training, preparing students for advanced data analysis.
- Optimized grading efficiency using automated tools and structured rubrics, reducing feedback time to under 72 hours.
- Designed 80+ test cases for assignment evaluation, improving grading accuracy through systematic troubleshooting.
- Applied C, OOP & AWS to enhance students' troubleshooting skills, ensuring practical proficiency and real-world readiness.

**Infosys**
Mumbai, India
*Senior Software Engineer*
Jan 2020 – July 2022
- Developed full-stack mobile banking solutions with AngularJS & Java, leading to a 15% user increase and 100+ feature deployments.
- Improved code quality by 30% using GitLab, significantly reducing incidents through root cause analysis and debugging.
- Engineered RESTful APIs for real-time notifications, enhancing user experience and optimizing database operations with PL/SQL.
- Advanced relational database efficiency with SQL at the Data Access Layer, streamlining data management processes.
- Facilitated requirement gathering via stakeholder communication, shaping solutions for 4+ regions with strategic client collaboration.

**Infosys**
Mumbai, India
*Software Engineer*
Nov 2018 – Dec 2019
- Increased Blue Shield’s operational efficiency by applying Tidal Enterprise Scheduler for batch job scheduling and crafting ORM documents.
- Led web application testing with requirement analysis and demonstrations, ensuring robustness and user satisfaction.
- Accelerated technical skills through 5 months of training in Python, Java EE, SQL, Spring, RESTful API, and Hibernate.
- Resolved 250+ critical issues via log and root cause analysis, improving system reliability and performance.

### PROJECTS
**Insurance Fraud Detection**
- Developed a supervised ML model achieving 83.5% accuracy using XGBoost and Ridge Classifier, addressing data imbalance with SMOTE.

**Restaurant Report Card: NYC**
- Created an interactive data visualization platform with D3.js, HTML, and CSS, improving data accessibility by 20% and user engagement by 15%.

**Cloud Infrastructure on AWS**
- Designed AWS infrastructure with EC2, RDS, and VPC, efficiently provisioning resources using Terraform.

**Historical Trivia Game**
- Built an interactive game with Python and Flask, reducing page load times by 21% through immediate feedback mechanisms.

**Medical Assistance Support System (MASS), Link**
- Launched MASS to improve rural medical access, integrating Neural Networks and LSTM, earning 1st runner-up in Smart India Hackathon.

### AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
- 1st Runner-Up, *Smart India Hackathon 2017* (Govt. of India)
- *Outstanding Academic Achievement and Dedication Award*, Grad-Dreams (2017)
- 1st Prize, *State-Level Poster Presentation on Innovative Technologies for Rural Development*
- *Tata Trust Scholarship* for academic excellence
- *Machine Learning Course* (Coursera)
- *Deep Learning Specialization* (Coursera)

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