**Apeksha Padaliya**
Richardson, TX (Can Relocate)
972-966-9350 | apeksha.lovey@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/apeksha-padaliya | GitHub: github.com/AppiCool

**FULL STACK DEVELOPER | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | MACHINE LEARNING ASSOCIATE**
Driven Backend/Frontend Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science from UT Dallas, specializing in efficient, scalable solutions using Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Proven expertise in database management, machine learning, and web development, with projects enhancing system responsiveness and search accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for driving projects to completion.

### **TECHNICAL SKILLS**
- **Programming Languages:** Java, C, C++, Python, JavaScript
- **Database Technologies:** MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- **Web Development:** JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- **Operating Systems:** Linux, Windows
- **Professional Skills:** Problem-solving, Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Organization

### **EDUCATION**
**Master of Science, Computer Science**
University of Texas at Dallas | Expected May 2024
**Relevant Coursework:**
- Algorithm Analysis & Data Structures
- Database Design, Machine Learning
- Big Data Management, NLP

### **TECHNICAL PROJECTS**
**Machine Learning Engineer – Flight Fare Prediction (2023)**
- Developed ML model (XGBoost, Random Forest) predicting fares within 5% accuracy.
- Optimized features (airlines, seasonality, stops) to improve accuracy by 4%.

**Operating Systems Developer – Lottery Scheduler in xv6 (2022)**
- Upgraded xv6 kernel with ticket-based scheduling, reducing wait times and improving fairness.

**Search Engine Developer – Expert Search Engine (2022)**
- Built web crawler using OOP principles, improving search accuracy and modularity.

**Database Architect – Music Management System (2022)**
- Designed SQL schema, optimized queries, and ensured scalability for real-time analytics.

### **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**
**Teaching Assistant & Outreach Instructor**
UT Dallas | Sep 2023 – Present
- Teach C/C++ programming, maintaining an A- class average for 83 students.

**Computer Science Outreach Instructor**
UT Dallas | Apr 2023 – Aug 2023
- Mentored 50 students in Java and CS fundamentals through hands-on activities.

**Sales & Accounts Analyst**
R.K. Scientific & Chemicals | Aug 2018 – Dec 2021

**Senior Control Systems Engineer**
TechnipFMC | Aug 2013 – Aug 2018

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