Riya Sachdeva

sachdevar919@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/riyasachdeva04 | github.com/riyasachdeva04

Education
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Sep. 2022 – May 2026
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science CGPA: 8.69
St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School Jul. 2010 – July 2022
High School Diploma XII: 94.6% ; X:96.4%

Experience
AWS AI ML Scholar Nov. 2023 – Jan 2024
Amazon Web Services
• Built an image classifier for animals and dog breeds using VGGNET, RESNET, and ALEXNET

• Developed a command line application for training, validation logging and GPU support to classify flowers

Open Source Contributor Jun. 2023 – July 2024

Girlscript Summer of Code
• Implemented a pest outbreak detection system utilizing data on 5+ metrics like rainfall, humidity & temperature

• Developed a facial expression recognition system for stress detection using OpenCV and Deepface

Projects
Psycle | Python, Flask, OpenCV, Langchain, Docker
• Developed autism detection model and implemented chatbots tailored for parents and patients to provide support

• Built a focus enhancement quiz section utilizing Deepface to monitor focus and emotional changes during attempts

Easter Game | Unity Game Engine

• Implemented virtual buttons with concealed easter eggs, enhancing user immersion using C# programming

• Enhanced interactivity and gameplay dynamic by leveraging the Vuforia SDK Engine

Fishnet | Python, Flask, Javascript, HTML, CSS

• Engineered a Chrome extension integrated with a Flask API, enabling the real-time detection of phishing threats

• Incorporated a random forest classifier as the core model, optimized for efficiency and precision

Real-Time Chat Application | Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, React.js

• Users can connect to thier peers by searching for thier email-ids rather than phone numbers .

• User can have a 1-1 conversation with thier peers or can create a group chat of up to 100+ participants

Zen Zone | Solidity

• Built an Ethereum DApp for mental health, employing smart contracts for secure patient and psychologist profiles

• Integrated a streamlined counseling appointment booking system to enhance the overall functionality

Skin Bot | Flask, NLTK, pandas, NumPy, PyTorch

• Engineered a personalized skincare advice chatbot, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction

• Trained neural network to refine intent recognition and response generation, improving the overall user experience

Technical Skills
Languages: Python, C/C++, C# , SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Solidity, Bash
Frameworks and Tools: React, NodeJS, Express, Django, Flask, PyTorch, Bootstrap, Scrapy, Git, Docker, VS Code

Additional Details
Co-founder, Jigyasa: Led a team of 7 to mentor 500+ students; recognized among top 20 ideas at Eximius, IIM B
Volunteer, GirlUp: Developed the website to raise awareness about menstrual health & gender injustice on campus
Student Ambassador, Microsoft : Acquired fundamentals of generative AI and completed 7 capstone projects
Interests: Poetry, Rock Music and Math