About Me

Hello! I'm Yash Sharma, a passionate and results-driven Computer Science graduate student at the University of Southern California, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies, I bring a strong foundation in both theory and practical application.

Driven by a curiosity for solving complex problems, my journey has led me to contribute to diverse projects, from developing machine learning models to designing robust command line interfaces. My focus on innovation extends beyond the technical realm, encompassing leadership, creative thinking, and effective teamwork.

As a multilingual individual proficient in English and Hindi, I thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to challenges. Explore my portfolio to dive into the details of my projects, experience, and skills that reflect my commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Projects

Rust Kanban

A kanban board for the terminal built with ❤️ in Rust

SynchroDB

A Distributed In-Memory Key-Value Store built in Go

LMBIS Net

The first publically available implementation of LMBiS Net, which is a deep learning model for the detection of blood vessels in retinal images. Our implementation was built with tensorflow and is on par with the original implementation.

3D cellular automata

A multithreaded 3D cellular automata implementation with Rust and Bevy

Cyberpunk Mod Manager

A mod manager for Cyberpunk 2077

Ray Tracer

My implementation of the Ray Tracing in a Weekend book in Rust

Old Portfolio Website

My old portfolio website built with React

iMonitor

An Intelligent Object Detection System for Security and Surveillance built as a part of my final year project

This is my project showcase, these are some of my most noteworthy endeavors. Each slide unveils a distinct project, offering a glimpse into the diverse realms of my expertise and passion for technology. This visual journey is a testament to my commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning. These projects not only demonstrate my technical expertise but also highlight my ability to conceptualize, design, and implement solutions that address real-world challenges. Explore the carousel, and if you have any questions or want to know more about a specific project, don't hesitate to reach out.

Resume

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Experience

Full Stack Developer, at Kintsugi Global, Los Angeles, CA:
May 2024 - July 2024

Developed and optimized the front-end for Kintsugi Global's music integration platform using react, improving user experience and engagement.
Led backend-frontend integration across 8 projects, designing RESTful APIs and optimizing workflows to enhance system performance and efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to propose architectural improvements, reducing integration time by 30%
Championed design documentation and led peer design sessions to ensure alignment across teams.

Member of Technical Staff, at SecOps Solution, New Castle, DE:
September 2021 - February 2023

Developed a custom Machine Learning model from scratch, achieving 89% accuracy in security risk assessment, tailored to the company's unique needs and surpassing existing open-source solutions.
Engineered a fully functional CLI tool over 6 months for the company's flagship product, enabling offline operation in secure environments. Led the end-to-end development, including architecture, integration, and testing.
Optimized backend API performance, delivering a 60% improvement in response times by refactoring queries and implementing caching strategies.
Led full-stack development of business-critical features, including designing RESTful APIs and collaborating directly with customers to refine requirements.
Mentored new hires, accelerating their onboarding process and helping them integrate into the development team.

Certificates

NVIDIA DLI Certificate - Fundamentals of Accelerated Data Science with RAPIDS

Issued Sep 2021, Credential ID 087af63816ba493ea6debafe38f5ac8a

NVIDIA DLI Certificate - Building Transformer-Based Natural Language Processing Applications

Issued Aug 2021, Credential ID a70bfeb3d522455fa203c59f77e4e7b5

NVIDIA DLI Certificate - Fundamentals of Deep Learning

Issued Aug 2021, Credential ID ec5ca307c7f640f3b61ce2684205d0b1

Architecting with Google Compute Engine Specialization

Issued Oct 2021, Credential ID 562JC8REL6D3

Elastic Google Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation

Issued Oct 2021, Credential ID E7JM8ZB6G53Q

Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

Issued Oct 2021, Credential ID 7XKZRQAZPV7M

Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

Issued Sep 2021, Credential ID 67YL3DYRNCJV

MTA: Introduction to Programming Using Python - Certified 2021

Issued Sep 2021

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Issued Aug 2021, Credential ID 8SJDGKS9CS4H

Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

Issued Jun 2021, Credential ID 7UERPVSM5CXD

Fundamentals of Network Communication

Issued May 2020, Credential ID MY6EHW3KTHCG

30 Days of Google Cloud Program 2021 - Data Science & Machine Learning

Issued Jul 2022, Credential ID 32a6483d-4cd2-4531-b8a5-56a7d1858916

30 Days of Google Cloud Program 2021 - Cloud Engineering

Issued Jul 2022, Credential ID 8033a9ee-c0da-42ce-b930-a115431addf3

GDSC TCET Certificate of Appreciation

Served as the Cloud Computing Lead for the Google Developer Student Club at TCET, Mumbai from 2021-2022

I take pride in continually enhancing my expertise through targeted certifications in cutting-edge technologies. These certifications not only underscore my commitment to staying abreast of industry trends but also highlight my dedication to mastering diverse tools and platforms. As you peruse my certificates, you'll find evidence of my proficiency in areas such as cloud computing, machine learning, and software development.

Skills

My Skill Set consists of a dynamic blend of programming languages, frameworks, and technologies that I've honed through academic pursuits and real-world experiences. From crafting efficient algorithms to architecting scalable solutions, each skill plays a crucial role in my journey as a technology enthusiast. Here's a snapshot of the tools I wield:

Programming Languages: Rust, Python, Go (golang), Typescript, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, SQL, Lua, Kotlin, HTML, CSS

Database: Sqlite3, MongoDB, Supabase, Redis, Firebase, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Apache Hadoop

Technologies: Git, React, Svelte, Node.js, Linux, OpenCV, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Docker, Nginx, REST APIs, NumPy, Pandas, Kubernetes, Angular, Lambda, Jenkins, SciPy

Other Skills: Agile, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, DevOps, Jira, JSON, JWT, Data structures, Algorithms, SDLC, Shell Scripting, Apache Spark, Tableau, TCP, UDP, Unit Testing, Vulnerability assessment, microservices, Authentication, Build automation, Command line, Data Mining, Operating systems, Performance tuning, Testing

Soft Skills: Leadership, creativity, quick problem solving, teamwork & cooperation, attention to detail, time management, communication skills, adaptability, innovation, Presentation skills, Project coordination, Supervising experience

Languages: English, Hindi

This diverse skill set, combined with my problem-solving approach and adaptability, positions me to tackle challenges and contribute meaningfully to innovative projects. Explore the individual icons below to dive deeper into each skill and discover how they've shaped my journey in the realm of technology.