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Vinita Ravi Rao

Melbourne

Summary

Passionate about the field of data science, pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science at RMIT. Strong background in Computer Engineering and expertise in AI, equipped with skills to excel in this dynamic field. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, C, and C++. Valuable experience in mobile app and e-commerce platform development. Honed abilities and expanded knowledge through internships in web development and participation in leadership programs. Certified in AI with MATLAB and Microsoft Azure AI 900. Motivated by a desire to tackle new challenges and drive innovation in data science, eager to contribute to the success of any organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers, answering inquiries, and facilitating purchases
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the retail space to enhance the shopping experience
  • Operated cash registers and processed transactions accurately
  • Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory effectively

Data Science Intern

Tech Mahindra Makers Lab
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed an AI-powered translation system for fiction books that preserves the 'soul and spirit' of the original language while providing accurate translations
  • Evaluated LLM Performance: Compared the performance of Tower (a specialized LLAMA 2.1 version by Unbabel) and LLAMA 3.1 8B (fine-tuned by Facebook AI Research) in translation tasks
  • Fine-Tuned Models: Enhanced both models using hyperparameter tuning, parameter-efficient tuning, and/or prompt engineering on book translation training data
  • Developed User Interface: Created a user-friendly interface for the translation system for demonstration to the project's industry partner

Office Administrator

IBM
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.

Education

Master - Data Science

RMIT University
12-2025

Computer Engineering

Ajeenkya DY Patil University
01.2022

Skills

  • Python
  • R
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Advanced Excel
  • ETL processes
  • Data Migration
  • AWS

  • Git
  • MS Office
  • Windows
  • Database entry
  • Administrative support
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Word processing
  • Office administration

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

Leadership Experience

2nd Joint Leadership Program, Aiken, SC, USA, Participant, 05/01/19, 06/30/19, Engaged in a comprehensive leadership development curriculum focusing on collaborative learning and cross-cultural exchange.

Timeline

Data Science Intern

Tech Mahindra Makers Lab
08.2024 - 11.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
05.2023 - Current

Office Administrator

IBM
06.2022 - 12.2022

Master - Data Science

RMIT University

Computer Engineering

Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Vinita Ravi Rao