Stuti Kafle
Product Management | Machine Learning | Data Analtics | Virtual Reality Research Assistant| Computer Science Grad Student: University of Houston | Electronics Engineer
EDUCATION
University of Houston May 2025
Masters in Computer Science
Sub: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Digital Image Processing, Cloud Computing, Visualization, Statistical Methods in Research, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Cybersecurity
Tribhuvan University sept 2021
Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering, IOE Pulchowk Campus
Object Oriented Programming, Engineering Mathematics(Linear Algebra, Calculus I & II), Discrete Structure, Probability and Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Digital Signal Processing, Signal Analysis Database Management Systems, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Computer Organization and Architecture, Instrumentation Systems, Embedded Systems, Microprocessor, Computer Network
WORK EXPERIENCE
Product Management Associate Intern (Jun 2024 - Aug 2024)
Created/updated Upstream Emission dashboard in Spotfire, utilizing SQL for analysis and visualization to present to clients.
Performed SQL queries in Snowflake to extract data on gasses emitted during the oil extraction process.
Used machine learning model using the XGBoost algorithm to select attributes for effectively predicting the optimal position of drilling wells for high production.
Collaborated with the research team to cross-check data obtained from various wells.
Participated in daily sprints (Agile methodology) with Python developers in Poland to engage in daily updates on user stories.
Research Assistant (Aug 2023-Present)
Developed an immersive Metaverse application for Meta Quest 2 & 3(Oculus) where the player (construction worker) has the ability to calculate the distances in the site, feature of multiplayer and voice chat, and store the data to the firebase.
Employed LiDAR point cloud data to meticulously craft lifelike, full-scale Metaverse models within the Unity platform, ensuring utmost precision and realism.
Artificial Intelligence Trainer Jul-sept 2022
Daraz Kaymu Private Limited (Alibaba Group)
Conducted data analysis on Daraz's chatbot, Nepal's leading e-commerce platform using tools SQL, Excel, and Pandas (Python). Successfully enhanced the chatbot's resolution rate by an impressive 5%.
Led the detailed annotation of essential FAQs, strengthening the chatbot's knowledge base. Managed a joint initiative with Alibaba's AI team, ensuring a smooth and productive chatbot training process.
Launched a trial phase for a "smart live agent" chat feature on Daraz, aiming to elevate the user experience. The insights gained from this initiative informed strategies for Daraz operations in regional markets such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
Engaged deeply in human-chatbot interactions, refining user experiences, and played a pivotal role in enhancing the chatbot's user interface for optimal usability.
Software Engineer Intern may 2022-june 2022
Leapfrog Technology Inc
Prepared responsive design of various web pages from Figma using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Algorithm implementation for game development using javascript, HTML, CSS, Node.js(Express)
SKILLS
Programming: R, PYTHON, C#(Unity), Javascript, C++
Data Science: statistical analysis in R, Data cleaning,python- NumPy, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib
Machine Learning: AI/ML: Regression Modeling, Tensorflow, Computer Vision
Gen- AI: Prompt Engineering
Front End: Html, CSS, Javascript
Database: SQL, Snowflake
Engineering: MATLAB (signal analysis)
Attention to detail: Pattern and data visualization in large data-set, Tableau , Spotfire
Version Control: Git
AWS: EC2, S3, Lex, Polly, Sagemaker, Rekognition
Leadership: Team Management, Public Speaking, Hosted events in Zoom/ in person, Mediator
Report Writing and Presentations: Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, Proposal writing
Hackathons
LeRobot Hackathon (Organized by Hugging Face LeRobot Team)
Two day hackathon provided valuable hands-on robotics experience
Fantastic opportunity to build robotic arms, configure them, teleoperate one robot arm using another, and record a dataset for imitation learning
Leadership and Involvement
Nepalese Student Association- UH Sept 2023-now
IT Officer
Mass mailing to the members and potential viewers regarding events and news using google groups.
Designing flyers, posters, banners to post in social media using Canva.
Preparing contents and post the contents in social media (facebook, instagram).
Girls in Tech - Nepal
Partnerships Advisory board July 2022-Dec 2022
Advised and led the Partnerships team, a leading nonprofit organization in Nepal to empower women in technology.
Planned Strategy for partnerships with large corporates of Nepal like eSewa, NCell, and Sanima Bank.
Organized and hosted virtual as well as physical events for girls in colleges providing soft as well as hard skills which are required in the tech field and encouraging them to pursue it.
Partnerships Manager Ambassador. Jan 2020-June 2022
Executed 20+ Partnerships along with the team members.
Prepared Partnerships Proposals and Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) and reached out to various partners.
Presenting our team work
Women's Day at Girls in Tech
HONOR AND AWARDS
Department of Computer Science
Awarded $1000 scholarship by Department of Computer Science for outstanding academic achievements.
Government of Nepal - Full Undergraduate Scholarship Awardee (Merit Based)
Honored with a full scholarship by the Government of Nepal for Bachelors degree, a testament to my outstanding academic performance in both the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) and high school examinations.