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Krittika Shahani

Summary

Dynamic thinker with a passion for problem-solving, consistently seeking out innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Merck & Co., Inc
Rahway, NJ
08.2024 - Current
  • Currently performing automated testing using Python, Robot Framework, and Selenium, while preparing to transition into an Appian developer role to drive feature enhancements for our applications.

Data Scienctist (IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
Rahway, NJ
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Spearheading the development and training of advanced image registration models for 3D micro-CT image analysis, delivering critical insights that drive project milestones.

Software Engineer(IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
Rahway, NJ
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Orchestrated the design and implementation of a PowerApps application that transformed workload tracking across 17 countries in the EMEA region.
  • Innovated a user-friendly interface for a $3 million chatbot in PowerApps, streamlining operations and saving 1,200 man-hours.
  • Enhanced the integrity of scientific documentation through targeted feature improvements using Python.
  • Developed comprehensive technical metrics for the chatbot, leveraging Python and Cloudwatch to optimize performance.

Business Analyst(IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
Rahway, NJ
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led Agile projects to successfully deliver 3 applications and 6 reports using Qlik, resulting in a 15% increase in data accessibility and usability for clinical trial stakeholders.
  • Optimized data processing efficiency by 20% through the strategic development of data models in the data lake using Python and Qlik.
  • Crafted an intuitive front-end UI in PowerApps for a scientific journals platform, significantly enhancing user satisfaction.

Data Science Intern

IBM (with Nittany AI Advance)
State College, PA
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Applied ensemble methods to predict hurricanes based on environmental data to increase accuracy in predicting storm trajectories.

Data Analysis Intern

Emami Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated the collection and analysis of customer feedback data from 7 e-commerce websites, conducting sentiment analysis in R, to inform sales strategies for over 15 products.

Education

BS in Computational Data Science -

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • R
  • Python
  • SQL
  • MATLAB
  • HTML
  • Java
  • R Studio
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Analytics
  • Qlik & Qlik Sense
  • JIRA
  • Git
  • Command Line
  • DBMS
  • Microsoft Power Suite ( PowerApps , PowerAutomate, Sharepoint )
  • Agile
  • Confluence
  • Linux systems
  • Spark
  • Hadoop
  • Scala

Accomplishments

  • Co-authored the paper "Classification of Tourist Photos with Gorillas and Other Animals to Detect Distancing Violations," which evaluates state-of-the-art machine learning and object detection models for classifying tourist photos to identify distancing violations involving wildlife.

Leadership Experience

  • Led a team of 15 for recruiting at Merck: Responsible for IT strategy and recruitment process from UPenn's campus
  • Mentor: Mentored, guided and aided new employees with resources for a successful career at Merck.
  • Co - founded and led the initiative to build a buddy program to connect global ETRs (in Prague, Singapore & US)

Timeline

Software Engineer

Merck & Co., Inc
08.2024 - Current

Data Scienctist (IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
01.2024 - 08.2024

Software Engineer(IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023

Business Analyst(IT Rotational Program)

Merck & Co Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2022

Data Analysis Intern

Emami Ltd.
06.2021 - 08.2021

Data Science Intern

IBM (with Nittany AI Advance)
01.2021 - 12.2021

BS in Computational Data Science -

The Pennsylvania State University
Krittika Shahani