ABOUT ME
Jithendran is a computer science engineer interested in designing and developing software curious about machine learning, distributed computing and its potential use in socially sensible apps. He has exhibited strong capabilities in software engineering and developing numerically intensive algorithms with a professional experience of 4 years. He has recently obtained a postgraduate degree in Advanced Computer Science @ University of Sheffield, UK
professional experience
Web App Developer, June 2023 – Present
Direct Computers
Sheffield, UK
Working part-time as a Web App Developer @ Direct Computers supporting multiple applications built using a variety of frameworks
gyandata, 2019 – 2022
Junior Data Scientist
Chennai, India
- Developed and delivered web applications involving ML algorithms to high-profile clients in engineering industries (such as refrigeration, solar power plant, and supply-chain management etc.,) which resulted in enriched commercial value
- Mentored Python-101 program that helped the Python proficiency of new hires
- Conducted feasibility studies in the practical usability of frameworks for scaling and deploying ML models in production systems for various projects
Intern, Dec 2018 – May 2019
DigiQaulity – SASTRA TBI
Thanjavur, India
Worked on developing an e-Catalogue for the sale of automotive parts with the ability to image search helping in reducing lookup time
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SASTRA Handball Team (2015-2019)
- Actively participated in tournaments and secured positions in national level competitions
- Organized games for the University Sports Fes
National Service Scheme (2017-2019)
- Actively volunteered and participated social welfare camps in and around the campus
Steward – Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
- Volunteering security staff for football matches in Sheffield
EDUCATION
University of Sheffield, 2022 – 2023
MSc Advanced Computer Science
Sheffield, UK
Graduated with Merit
Key Modules in the coursework
- Object Oriented Programming and Software Design (using Java)
- Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence (using Python)
- Software Development for Mobile Devices (using Kotlin)
- Parallel Computing using GPUs (using OpenMP and CUDA)
- The Intelligent Web (using Node.JS)
- Theory of Distributed Systems
SASTRA Deemed University, July 2015 – May 2019
SASTRA TBI
Thanjavur, India
Graduated with a GPA of 8.57 on 10
Technical Skills
- High-Level Software Design
- API Development in Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy)
- Data Engineering in Python (using numpy, pandas)
- Database Design (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle)
- Web Design (including HTML, CSS, jQuery, AJAX)
- Machine Learning (using PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Soft Skills
- Organisational Behaviour
- Adaptability
- Abstract Thinking
- Project Planning
- Communication
- Time-Management
AWARDS
HackSheffield7
November 2022
- Developed an Android application, in a span of 26 hours, that exposed vulnerabilities in encryption systems
- Skills Acquired: Android Application Development (using Java), Critical and Abstract Thinking
ShefJam 9
February 2023
- Developed a FlappyBird game, in a span of 42 hours, as a team of 2, using Unity and C# that led to the team winning the Best Newcomer award
- Skills Acquired: Game Design and Development (using Unity and C#), Quick learning, Time Management
AMRC NextGen Hackathon
March 2023
- Ideated and pitched a data driven solution, in a span of 5 hours, for manufacturing process that would help in reducing downtime of critical machines and improve the safety and efficiency of the machines as well as workforce
- Skills Acquired: Data Analysis in Excel and Visualization in Python (using Plotly), Presentation and Pitch, Problem Solving
Get in touch
Would you like to reach out? Jithendran is always available for making conversations if you want to chat about technology, digitization, cognitive science, or anything related to computers, don’t hesitate in reaching out.