Hi, I am
Nijgururaj Ashtagi
I am a
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I am a motivated and versatile individual, always eager to take on new challenges. With a passion for learning I am dedicated to delivering high-quality results. With a positive attitude and a growth mindset, I am ready to make a meaningful contribution and achieve great things.
📍 Chicago, IL
📧 nijgururaja12@gmail.com
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Skills
Here are some of my skills on which I have been working.

Languages/Databases

Python
MySQL
Postgresql
MongoDB
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
MS SQL Server

Libraries

Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-Lean
Matplotlib
PySpark
Seaborn
Tensorflow
OpenAI

Frameworks

Node Js
Express Js
JQuery
Django
Flask

Cloud and Other

Git
GitHub
AWS
Azure
Postman
Projects
I have worked on a wide range of projects. Here are some of my projects.
PythonOpenAI
AI Powered Interview Bot
February 2025
Developed an AI-powered Interview Simulator using OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and Streamlit to automate the technical interview process, from resume screening to final job offer. Designed a multi-stage evaluation system with automated scoring for technical, DSA, and behavioral assessments, featuring real-time response analysis. Implemented a chatbot-style interface that adapts dynamically based on candidate performance, along with a resume-matching algorithm for precise candidate-role fit assessment.
Azure Key VaultAzure Data Factory V2Azure DataBricksMS SQL Server
Data Migration from On-Premise to Cloud
Sept., 2024
Led the migration of a 500GB on-premise MS SQL Server database to Azure cloud, utilizing Azure Data Factory, Blob Storage, Databricks, and SQL Data Warehouse. Achieved a 40% improvement in data accessibility, reduced storage costs by 30%, and optimized query performance by 60% while ensuring 100% data integrity and compliance.
PythonKerasTensorFlowVGG16LSTM
Image Caption Generator using Deep Learning
Mar 2024
I designed an Enhanced Image Caption Generator using deep learning, integrating CNNs for feature extraction and LSTM-based RNNs for sequence generation. The system generated over 1,000 contextually relevant captions, enhancing user engagement and improving visual content comprehension across applications. My research on this project was accepted by the International Conference on Data Science and Applications (ICDSA) 2024.
PythonPandasNumPyScikit-LearnFlaskJavaScript
Brain Tumor Detection
Feb., 2024
Developed a Brain Tumor Detection Model using VGG16 transfer learning to classify MRI scans with high accuracy. Preprocessed medical images through resizing, normalization, and augmentation to enhance model performance. Fine-tuned the architecture by replacing fully connected layers and optimizing hyperparameters for improved classification.
PythonPandasNumPyScikit-LearnFlaskJavaScript
Life Expectancy Prediction
May 2023
This project is focused on predicting the life expectancy of different countries based on various input features such as healthcare spending, education levels, disease prevalence, and more. The goal is to create a machine learning model that accurately predicts life expectancy values for different countries.
PythonDjangoHTMLCSSJavaScriptSQLite
Netflix Backend Using Django
Jan 2023
I developed a comprehensive backend system using Django, similar to Netflix, capable of handling all CRUD operations. The system supports user and profile creation, including separation of adult and kids profiles, providing a tailored experience for different user categories.
Education
My education has been a journey of self-discovery and growth. My educational details are as follows.
  • Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
    Master's of Science, Computer Science
    August 2024 - May 2026
    I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Computer Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. I have opted for coursework including Computer Networks, Machine Learning, Science of Programming. I will be taking part in various volunteer work, hackathons and other events while being at Illinois Tech
  • Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
    ISC(XII), Science with Computer
    Dec 2020 - May 2024
    Grade: 8.66/10 CGPA
    I have earned my bachelor's degree from one of the most prestigious universities in India. Along with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, I have earned an honours degree in Data Science. I have earned credits in coursework including Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Operating Systems, Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Contact
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