Akshara Thakur

Web Development, Data Science, Database Management, Full Stack Development, Software Engineering

Name: Akshara Thakur

Email: at3735@columbia.edu

Phone: +1 (646) 821 6065

Skill

Database Management 80%
Web Development 80%
Data Science 90%
Full Stack Development 75%
Software Engineering 80%
About me

I am a junior and C. P. Davis Scholar at Columbia University studying Computer Science with a minor in Economics.

My list of relevant coursework undertaken include Analysis of Algorithms, Advanced Programming in C, Introduction to Databases, Fundamentals of Computer Systems, Computer Science Theory, as well as Data Structures and Algorithms. I also have experience with Full Stack and Web Development, Data Analytics, and Natural Language Processing. Additionally, I participated in Stanford University's summer school where I learned about Quantum Computing. To find out more about the topics I learnt and my instructor's evaluation click here

I am also an alum of Dubai International Academy where I secured 45/45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and of Modern School, New Delhi, where I completed my CBSE class X and secured 96% aggregate.

10

COMPETITIONS COMPETED

8

YEARS OF MUSIC

6

YEARS OF SPORTS

50

AWARD WON

Blog

Get an insight into some of my initiatives!

IOT Project

Emergency Response IOT for Elders

Embedded Systems IOT Project I developed to help elders. Using this device elders could signal distress and their message would be relayed to respective authorities.

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Sorting Algorithm Visualizer

Bubble Sort Visualizer

Writing a code for an algorithm is hard. Being a visual learner, I always prefer to visualize my implementation to get a much better understanding of the underlying concept. Check out my implementation of a Bubble Sort visualizer!

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5 min
Messenger Clone

Facebook Messenger Clone

A messenger clone I developed to mimic the behavior of Facebook messenger. Tech stack used: React.js and Materials UI with Firebase for persistence.

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10 min
Disease detection using ML

Disease Detection using ML

Two critical projects that involve using modern ML algorithms for diabetes and pneumonia detection.

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5 min

Resume

Some of my works!

Get a glimpse of some of my work!

Music

Lead Sitar Player in School Orchestra

Played Sitar in several state-level competitions and school functions.

32 Shades

32 Shades

Wrote a book of several poems describing different stages of life. Published on Kindle and Amazon.

Finance Club

Enhanching financial awareness as head of education in the finance club at DIA.

Helping Little Gems

Helped several underprivileged non-native english speaking high school students in understanding english grammar.

Guiness World Record I

Lighting Largest Number of Solar Lamps

I participated in the largest number of Solar Lamps lit by students for which we were awarded the Guinness World Record.

Guinness World Record II

Formation of Largest Human Lung

Awarded Guinness World Record for formation of the largest human lung. Recognized in several local as well as national media.

Saving the Environment

GO AKHDAR Recycling Drive

Participated in the GO AKHDAR U.A.E. Recycling Drive - A key initiative to save the enviroment.

Contributing to the Community

Blind Relief Association

Partnered with the visually impaired segment of our society, in varied activities like making candles, decorating lamps, and weaving chairs of cane. Also taught them Computer and Science. The intent is to upskill them, thus enabling them to earn their living.

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  • New York, NY
  • +1 (646)-821-6065
  • at3735@columbia.edu