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ResearchAssistant

Likith Kagita

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic Data Engineer with a proven track record at Cognizant, enhancing system throughput by 25% through innovative IoT solutions. Proficient in Python and data visualization, I excel in creating impactful data workflows and fostering collaboration. My analytical mindset and passion for technology drive successful outcomes in cross-functional projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of New Haven
West Haven, USA
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Improved research accuracy by 30% by conducting in-depth data analysis on large datasets using Python.
  • Enhanced model performance by 25% by collaborating with faculty on developing and optimizing statistical and ML models.
  • Increased data interpretation efficiency by 40% by creating clear, insightful visualizations using Matplotlib.

Data Engineer

Cognizant
Hyderabad, India
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and deployed IoT-based data ingestion and processing pipelines using Python, improving system throughput by 25% and reducing data latency by 15%.
  • Engineered a real-time Face Recognition system leveraging Python, OpenCV, and NumPy, achieving 98% detection accuracy and enabling seamless data integration across mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Designed and implemented scalable, business-aligned data workflows to support cross-functional analytics use cases, increasing data accessibility and adoption by 30%.

Data Analyst

Alignerr
Remote
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Developed a transformer-based NLP model that improved sentiment classification accuracy by 10% over traditional models.
  • Trained on a custom-labeled dataset, enabling fine-grained emotion recognition with 85% precision.
  • Benchmarked against industry models, achieving a 20% improvement in contextual sentiment understanding.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

University of New Haven
Connecticut, USA
05.2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Vasavi College of Engineering
Telangana, India
05.2023

Skills

  • Python
  • R
  • Java
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • C/C
  • Scikit-learn
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • PyTorch
  • Matplotlib
  • PowerBI
  • Tableau
  • React
  • Flask
  • Spark
  • Spring Boot
  • OpenCV
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Oracle
  • Git/GitHub
  • Unix Shell
  • VS Code
  • PyCharm
  • AWS Lambda

Coursework

Algorithms and Data Structures, DBMS, Introduction to Python, Math for Data Scientists, Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Distributed and Scalable Data Engineering, Bayesian Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, SE, Dean's Scholarship, TS Scholar with Distinction, Won DBS Hackathon

Projects

LLM Vulnerability Scanner, Python, NLP, AI Security, MongoDB, Django, 01/01/25, 05/01/25, Developed an automated security testing tool that scans LLM-based web apps and APIs, detecting 5+ critical threats like prompt injection and jailbreak attacks., Implemented a dynamic attack vector repository, improving threat detection accuracy by 30%., Built structured reporting with risk assessments and mitigation recommendations, reducing security analysis time by 40%. Semantic Segmentation using Multitask U-Net, Python, Deep Learning, CNNs, TensorFlow, PyTorch, 12/01/24, Engineered a deep learning model that achieved 15% higher accuracy than single-task models in medical image segmentation., Optimized shared feature learning, reducing computational cost by 20%, making the model more scalable., Integrated CNN-based object detection, improving multi-task efficiency by 25% compared to baseline models.

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of New Haven
01.2024 - 05.2025

Data Engineer

Cognizant
08.2022 - 07.2023

Data Analyst

Alignerr
08.2020 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Data Science

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Vasavi College of Engineering
Likith Kagita