Hi, my name is

Arpan Rakesh Patel

I love building Scalable Distributed Systems.

I develop awesome Websites & Applications.
I am dedicated to telling stories with Data .
I am experienced in Machine/Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Software Development & everything in between.
Contributing to OpenSource is my favourite activity!
I enjoy Public Speaking and had a few as well!

Resume

01. About Me


Hello! I'm Arpan, a student pursuing Master of Science
in Computer Science at Northeastern University
based in Boston, Massachusetts.

I enjoy creating & experimenting things that live on the internet.
whether it be websites, applications or anything in between.

My goal is to always build products that provide pixel-perfect,
performant experiences.

Here are the few technologies I've been working with recently:

      Programming:
    1. Java
    2. Python
    3. C++
    4. TypeScript
    5. Swift

      Development:
    1. Nodejs
    2. Reactjs
    3. Flask
    4. Django
    5. HTML/CSS
    6. Rest API's

      Cloud Services:
    1. AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, ECR, IAM and more)
    2. Kubernetes
    3. GCP

      Database Systems:
    1. MySQL
    2. MongoDB
    3. FireBase

      Software Technologies:
    1. Hadoop
    2. MapReduce
    3. HDFS
    4. Git
    5. Docker

Actively seeking challenging Internship in SDE roles starting May 2024


02. Experiences I've


Sanrel LLC, Lead Software Engineer Intern

June 2023 – Dec 2023 | Worcester, MA

  • Led software team projects, achieving 20% faster project completion through smooth coordination and collaboration.
  • Successfully set up and integrated server with four hardware devices, ensuring seamless communication functionality.
  • Implemented SQL-based inventorying system using SnipeIt, boosting inventory efficiency and accuracy by 30%.
  • Designed robust SQL database for product inventory, shipping, reducing processing time by 40%.

Northeastern University, Graduate Teaching Assistant

May 2023 – Jul 2023 | Boston, United States

  • Assisted the instructor in grading assignments, exams, and projects for 50+ students of CS 4520 iOS Mobile Application class.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions and office hours to offer dedicated and personalized support to students.
  • Engaged actively with students in the course by offering comprehensive feedback on their progress and performance.

Scudo Systems LLP, Co-founder and Software Developer

Jul 2019 – Jul 2022 | Ahemdabad, India

  • Developed a custom software system to provide real-time tracking monitor devices which had 90% accuracy.
  • Restructured GPS algorithm which provides 10-meter radius accurate location and improves tracking efficiency.
  • Conducted extensive testing and debugging for bug-free software with 40% faster response time.

Snapy Inc, FullStack Intern

May 2021 – Jul 2021 | Bangalore, India

  • Introduced 5+ new features using ReactJS for Snapy’s platform, refining user experience boosting conversion rates.
  • Ensured platform’s design consistency resulting in enhanced user satisfaction and listing 100+ products.
  • Performed code optimization to enhance platform performance, resulting in 33% reduction in page load times.

03. Education I've Pursued


Northeastern University, Candidate for Masters in Computer Science (MSCS)

Sep 2022 – Dec 2024 | Boston, MA

GPA: 3.4

Courses: Full Stack Web Development, Object Oriented Design, Building Scalable Distributed Systems, Large Scale Data Processing

Gujarat Technological University, Bachelor in Information Technology

Jul 2017 – May 2021 | Anand, India

GPA: 8.89/10

Courses: Algorithms, Big Data Analysis, Artifical Intelligence, Mobile communication and Networking, Software architecture

04. Some Things I've Built


Distributed Key-Value Store Server

Technologies: Java, UDP, TCP, Triggers, Socket programming, Multithreading

  • Supported UDP and TCP communication protocols, allowing seamless client-server interaction with a 98% success rate.
  • Utilized hash map, for efficient storage and retrieval up to 10,000 key-value pairs with an average access time of 5 ms.

Stock Market Simulator

Technologies: Java, MVC, OOPS Design Patterns

  • Designed and developed a stock market simulation with real-time prices using AlphaVantage API, facilitating learning and experimenting with the market by creating portfolios, trading, and applying strategies.
  • Deployed MVC architecture, using various design patterns like Factory, Singleton, etc., adhering to SOLID Principles and delivering in iterations on a bi-weekly basis with agile and test-driven development.
  • Visualized performance of the portfolio over time based on the trades and also achieved an overall 97% test coverage.

Kanbas LMS

Technologies: ReactJS, Typescript, Bootstrap

  • Implemented React major features, such as functional components and hooks, resulting in a 30% reduction in codebase size and a 40% improvement in rendering performance.
  • Utilized TypeScript to enhance code quality, resulting in a 20% decrease in runtime errors and a 15% increase in development velocity.
  • Implemented Redux for state management, resulting in a 50% reduction in unnecessary re-renders and a 30% improvement in data fetching efficiency.
  • Incorporated React Router for seamless navigation, reducing the average page load time by 25%.

05. Some papers I've worked on


ParkUp

International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

Arpan Rakesh Patel, Shubham Singh Kshatriya


  • Developed ParkUp, a cloud-based parking management system facilitating users to locate and pre-book available parking spots, enhancing convenience and efficiency.
  • Implemented a user-friendly interface allowing users to compare hourly rates of parking options and seamlessly book preferred spots with personalized QR code tickets.
  • Designed ParkUp with a focus on user experience, allowing users to store vehicle information for quicker bookings and smoother parking experiences.

  • 06. What's Next?


    Get In Touch

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    or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!


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