Sanaya Vakharia

Mathematics-Computer Science w/ Business Economics @ UC San Diego 🔱

Data Analyst & ML Intern @ Seagate Technology

About Me

Hello! I'm Sanaya Vakharia, a rising junior at UC San Diego, where I am majoring in Math-CS and minoring in Business Economics. My passion lies at the intersection of technology, innovation, and societal betterment. I am deeply fascinated by the transformative power of machine learning and the art of crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences through UI/UX design.

Beyond the realm of technology, I have a keen interest in entrepreneurship and business, constantly seeking ways to blend my technical acumen with business insights to create impactful and meaningful solutions. I aspire to leverage my diverse skill set to drive positive change and contribute to a brighter, more innovative future.

Apart from my career and academic pursuits, I am also an athlete and have been a speed skater for the past 15 years. Speed skating is a huge part of who I am, shaping my discipline, resilience, and drive for excellence. I have won several national championships and proudly placed third at the Flanders Grand Prix in Belgium. This athletic journey has been instrumental in teaching me the value of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of personal and professional goals.

Experience

Seagate Technology

Data Analysis & ML Intern | May 2024 - Present

Fremont, California, United States · Remote

Python Apache Spark Airflow Data Migration Large Language Models (LLM) Chatbot Development

I am a Data Analysis and Engineering Intern at Seagate Technology. I will be focusing on leveraging Apache Spark and Airflow to enhance data migration.
I will also be working with the Big Data, AI and Analysis team to develop a Seagate AI generative chatbot.

CoCreate x Spykar

Machine Learning Engineer | July 2024 - Present

Mumbai, India · Hybrid

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence UI/UX Design Digital Asset Management (DAM)

I am involved in the development of an LLM-based multimodal kiosk aimed at enhancing engagement during dealers' meets. My responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing a kiosk capable of voice and visual interactions.
Enabling user interaction through natural language processing to display and detail products.
Integrating a QR code interface for mobile access and interaction.
Customizing user experiences by showing product information, pricing, and recommendations based on dealer data and CRM inputs.

Computer Science and Engineering Society @ UCSD

Pro-Dev Event Chair | October 2023 - April 2024

La Jolla, California, United States

Networking

Connected with industry professionals for events.
Organized events, workshops, and panels.
Facilitated opportunities for skill development and career growth.

WE Application LLP

Assistant Software Engineer | May 2019 - May 2022

Pune, India · Hybrid

UI/UX Design Front-End Development Figma Entrepreneurship Prototyping

Developed and conducted testing for user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designs, enhancing app accessibility and user satisfaction.
Innovated by proposing two key features, subsequently adopted and integrated into the final app release, significantly improving functionality.

EXILE Jeans

Software Engineer | June 2021 - August 2021

Mumbai, India · On-site

MySQL Java .NET

Built a database using .NET and Java with MySQL.
The database automated orders placed by distributors.
Prevented manual reconciliation and data entry errors.

Activities

UCSD Guardian Newspaper

Associate Editor, Sports Section | June 2023 - June 2024 | San Diego, CA

Conduct post-game interviews with athletes and coaches in collaboration with the ESPN team.
Appoint articles to writers and manage the editorial calendar.
Write and edit articles for publication in the Sports section.

Writer, Sports Section | Jan 2023 - Present | San Diego, CA

Analyze NCAA Division 1 Athletics and write detailed articles for the official college newspaper of UCSD.
Conduct post-game interviews with athletes and coaches to provide in-depth coverage of sports events.

Speed Skating

Ranked #1 skater nationally U/16 F (AISM Nationals, 2019) [National]
Overall National Championship Trophy, 2019: Won 4/4 Gold Medals at the AISM National Championship [National]
Golden Skate Award, 2021-22: Awarded to 1 skater from the state of Maharashtra for consistent wins for 5 years in the State Championship and representation at the National Championships [State]
RSFI State Championship, 2020-21: Gold: 100m Sprint, 1000m; Silver: 500m [State]
Selected for the Indian Team Trials, 2020. (Cancelled due to COVID) [National]
National Record Holder: 300m Time Trial [National]
Flanders Grand Prix, Belgium: 3rd Place in 3 races [International]

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