Hi, I'm Utsav Pathak, a passionate Data Scientist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. My academic journey started with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively on machine learning algorithms, optimization techniques, and embedded systems, focusing on real-world applications across various domains.Key Skills:Machine Learning & Optimization: Expertise in regression, decision trees, neural networks, and optimization algorithms like NSGA-II and Ant Colony Optimization. I have developed models for path prediction and efficiency optimization, both linear and non-linear.Embedded Systems: Experience in creating neural networks optimized for wearable devices, translating them into CoreML for Apple Watch and WearOS during my internship at HabitAware.Quantum Computing: An avid reader and enthusiast in quantum computing, with experience in implementing quantum algorithms like Shor’s and Deutsch–Jozsa, and quantum machine learning models for image processing.Data Engineering: Proficient in SQL, Snowflake, and CouchDB for efficient data management and analysis.Cloud & Programming: Skilled in Python, R, AWS S3, C++, and tools like Docker, GitKraken, and LaTeX.Career Highlights:HabitAware Internship: Remodelled an algorithm for bite detection with a 98.2% accuracy and surpassed the Northwestern Bite Detection Study’s accuracy by 2.5%. Developed a neural network for HabitAware devices, optimized for embedded systems.Optimization Research: Investigated Blackbox Combinatorial Solvers and contributed to advancements in optimization algorithms at Syracuse University. Achieved a 93% accuracy in predicting the shortest path using GANs.Quantum ML: Implemented quantum image processing algorithms, achieving a 50% improvement in image enhancement accuracy.Mentorship: As a mentor at Kaplan Institute, IIT, Chicago, I’ve guided over 100 students in rapid prototyping and innovative project development. Entrepreneurship: I co-founded nobounds.in, an exciting brand, that brings simplicity and drip-fashion into blend together.I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to explore and apply the latest technologies in machine learning and quantum computing. Feel free to connect with me. Always looking to dive into new opportunities.