Dev Patel - Student, Programmer, Explorer

AI Research Assistant January - May 2025

Designed object detection pipelines with SAM2, improving eye-tracking video analysis across 300+ samples
Develop evaluation workflows by developing Python scripts to calculate metrics for video data

Lead Software Development Research Assistant January 2024 - April 2025

Engineered and maintained daily data-driven systems on Microsoft Azure, managing and processing research data for 10,000+ participants saving over 50 hours of manual work each week
Developed multi-survey data pipelines by automating scheduling and collection of responses over Qualtrics APIs
Built Python backend on Azure Functions and Azure SQL to support data querying, and logistical analytics
Migrated and structured legacy Excel data into Azure SQL, improving data accessibility and standardization
Collaborated with non-technical research teams, translating study requirements into scalable technical solutions

Summer Tech Intern May - Jul 2022

Developed VacciSafe, an Android app in Java/SQLite, helping 100+ parents track 40+ child vaccine schedules, achieving 100+ downloads on the Google Play Store.
Optimized data structures for low-end Android devices, improving vaccine tracking performance and reminder accuracy.
Built a responsive web dashboard using JavaScript, Bootstrap, Django, and Oracle XE, enabling secure data visualization via Google Authentication.

University of Maryland Expected May 2027

Big Data, Machine Learning and their Real-World Applications July 2022

Introduced to big data, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cloud computing, and data ethics in real-world business contexts.
Completed hands-on projects in data harvesting, exploration, visualization, manipulation, and transformation.
Studied statistical frameworks and methods to extract insights from data, and implemented machine learning models such as linear regression, decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, k-nearest neighbors, naive Bayes, gradient boosting, and XGBoost.

Evaluation Letter Certificate

CS50’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python Apr. - May 2023

Designed and deployed AI models in Python using TensorFlow and scikit-learn, applying search algorithms, neural networks, machine learning, and natural language processing.
Built practical applications including game-playing agents, handwriting recognition, and sentiment analysis.
Gained expertise in optimization, supervised and unsupervised learning, neural network architectures, and large language models, with emphasis on ethical AI practices.

Certificate

CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript May 2022

Gained hands-on experience in designing and implementing full-stack web applications using Python, JavaScript, and SQL with frameworks such as Django, React, and Bootstrap.
Acquired knowledge of database design, scalability, security, and user experience, enabling the development of robust and user-friendly applications.
Built projects including a Google Search clone, a Wikipedia clone, and a live auction platform.

Capstone Project Demo Certificate

CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science Nov. 2021 - Jan 2022

Mastered core computer science concepts including algorithms, data structures, and software engineering through hands-on problem sets and projects.
Gained programming experience in multiple languages, including C, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Developed the ability to think algorithmically and solve complex problems efficiently, establishing a strong foundation for advanced study in computer science.

Capstone Project Demo Certificate

Treasurer & Co-President of Club Cricket Jan. 2024 - Present

Led planning and execution of UMDPL, the club’s flagship intra-UMD tournament with 100+ participants.
Managed a $10,000 annual budget and designed fundraising strategies that increased funds by 30%.

Student Council President December 2021 - July 2023

Led diverse student teams to plan and execute 15 school-wide events successfully.
Facilitated communication between students and administration, representing student perspectives and addressing concerns.
Contributed to improving the school environment by identifying student issues and proposing practical solutions.

Friends Society December 2021 - July 2023

Participated in blood donation camps and conducted door-to-door awareness campaigns.
Supported Sunday schooling programs for underprivileged children by providing educational resources and mentorship.

Sleepless coding at Hoya Hacks 2024