Preyasi Shah

About

As a Data Science student at UC Berkeley, I am passionate about applying my skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems and create positive impact. I am currently working as a SWE Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where I conduct research on various database technologies, evaluate their suitability for implementation in the laboratory's projects, and create an database schema to implement into PostgreSQL. I also utilize Anaconda to set up Jupyter Notebook for conducting machine learning experiments, and work with Ruby on Rails to connect database to mobile application. In addition to my academic and professional pursuits, I am also involved in leadership and community service activities. I served as a Student Leader at Ohlone Multicultural Center, where I greeted students, ensured COVID safety, and spread awareness about assistance programs for underserved students. I also hosted cultural events to promote inclusivity on campus, and budgeted the center's funds effectively. Furthermore, I was the Vice President of Ohlone IEEE Club, where I hosted guest speakers, planned corporate tours, and helped my club grow from three to twenty-five members. I also helped lead our club's nitrogen drone project, where we utilized a drone to collect atmospheric gases and compile data, reaching out to experts from 4-year institutions for guidance. Through these experiences, I have developed core competencies in database schema, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, machine learning, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. I am eager to learn new skills, collaborate with diverse people, and contribute to innovative projects that align with my values and goals.

Experience

• Software Engineer Intern · Community Investment Management06-01-2024

  Community Investment Management (CIM) is an impact investment firm focused on innovation in lending. CIM provides responsible and transparent financing to small businesses and underserved borrowers in the United States and emerging markets in partnership with a select group of technology-driven lenders. CIM combines experience, innovation, and values to align the interests of investors and historically underserved borrowers.

• SWE Intern · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory06-01-2023 – 03-01-2024

  - Conducted research on various database technologies, evaluated their suitability for implementation in the laboratory's projects - learned to work with relational databases - Created a database schema to implement into PostgreSQL - Utilized Anaconda to set up Jupyter Notebook for conducting machine learning experiments - Worked with Ruby on Rails to connect database to mobile application

• Student Leader · Ohlone Multicultural Center05-01-2022 – 05-01-2023

  Greet students, ensure the center maintains COVID safety by sanitizing and distancing, spread awareness about assistance programs like Basic Needs, EOPs, PUENTE, to undocumented, immigrated, underserved students, through hosting events at Center. Hosted other cultural events such as Holi and STEM Game Day to promote inclusivity on campus. Budget planning to ensure the Center's funds are utilized effectively.

• Ohlone IEEE Club Vice President · IEEE09-01-2021 – 04-01-2023

  I hosted guest speakers and planned corporate tours for my members to connect them with their career and professional goals. I also planned social events to help people bond and increase member retention and engagement and helped my club grow from three members to twenty-five. I also helped lead our club's nitrogen drone project where we utilized a drone to collect atmospheric gases to measure its levels and compile data. I reached out to many scientists, engineers, and professors from 4-year institutions to gain their knowledge and expertise on polluting gases, their impact on climate, and how to capture them.

• Payload Lead · Ohlone Rocketry Club08-01-2022 – 01-01-2023

  Helped team get nominated in NASA's 2022-23 Student Launch competition. Delegated research & payload building tasks to each member based on individual skills, set milestones to meet, & developed effective communication and organization skills. Worked with Arduino sensors such as radio transmissions & camera modules as per NASA's guidelines.

Education

• University of California, BerkeleyBachelor's degree, Data Science
• Ohlone College
• American Senior High SchoolHigh School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

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