Neha Bais Thakur
Hi there, I’m Neha!! 👋
Transforming Raw Data into Real-World Solutions
👩💻 About Me
Hey there! I’m Neha, a Data & ML Specialist who finds joy in uncovering stories hidden within data. ✨🌷
I’ve spent 3+ years designing data pipelines, building ML models, and transforming raw data into meaningful insights. I recently earned my Master’s in Applied Data Science from San José State University, where I also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Machine Learning and Distributed Systems.
When I’m not coding or analyzing trends, I’m probably dancing to my favorite tunes or training for my next run - because balance is everything. 💃☕💻
🔭 I’m currently exploring Explainable AI and Foundation Models
👯 I’m looking to collaborate on ML/AI projects that solve real-world problems
💬 Ask me about Data Engineering, ETL Pipelines, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
🎓 MS Applied Data Science @ SJSU
💼 Ex-DXC Technology Data Engineer
⚡ Fun fact: I’ve analyzed everything from fashion trends to Higgs Boson particles!
🛠️ Tech Stack
Languages
ML/DL & Data Science
Cloud & Big Data
Visualization & BI
📝 Recent Publications
- Performance and interpretability analysis of code generation large language models - Research on explainability of LLMs in code conversion tasks link
- Explainable Use of Foundation Models for Job Hiring - Framework for transparent AI in recruitment link
🌟 Featured Projects
🤖 AI & Large Language Models
LLM Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
Developed explainable reasoning approaches for educational problem-solving using LLMs. Built end-to-end language model pipeline. |
Code Generation LLM Analysis
Explainability-driven evaluation framework for code-generating LLMs. Analyzed 10 models with Python, uncovering actionable insights through execution testing. |
📊 Data Engineering & Analytics
AWS ETL Weather Data Pipeline
Built end-to-end ETL pipeline ingesting data from NOAA GHCN-D AWS S3. Processed 10GB+ data with scheduled jobs, queries, and visualization. |
Global Food Insecurity Analysis
Developed automated ETL pipelines analyzing global food insecurity patterns. Applied K-means clustering and regression across 217 countries. |
🧠 Deep Learning & Computer Vision
Object Detection with CNNs
Developed and compared multiple object detection models including YOLO, Faster R-CNN, and Detectron2. Handled real-world images and videos using PyTorch and OpenCV. |
Generative Models for Fashion
Designed and trained GAN and LSGAN using Fashion-MNIST. Explored Wasserstein GAN variant to generate realistic fashion images with improved visual quality. |
🎯 Machine Learning Applications
Wide & Deep Recommender System
Engineered features and optimized training on 10GB+ data with PyTorch for personalized recommendations. Implemented hybrid model architecture. |
Duplicate Question Detection
Developed NLTK and TensorFlow-based detection system for semantically similar questions. Improved accuracy by 5% through novel graph-based features. |
Higgs Boson Detection
Utilized Apache Spark to analyze 8GB ROM data from high-energy collision experiments. Achieved 55% predictive accuracy using XGBoost hyperparameter optimization. |
VTA Ridership Forecasting
Integrated VTA ridership and NOAA weather data using Pandas and Airflow. Trained Random Forest models achieving 55% accuracy and identified weather impact. |
🎓 Education & Certifications
🎓 Master of Science in Applied Data Science (Data Analytics)
San Jose State University | Aug 2023 - May 2025
🎓 Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 2014 - 2018
📜 Certifications:
- Women in Software Engineering (WISE) Program
- Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
💼 Experience Highlights
| 🔬 Graduate Teaching Assistant | San Jose State University |
| Machine Learning Technologies & Distributed Systems | Aug 2024 - May 2025 |
| 📊 Data Engineer | DXC Technology |
| Built scalable ETL pipelines and ML solutions | Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 |
📈 GitHub Stats
🤝 Let’s Connect! 💜
I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative ML/AI projects, discuss data science trends, or explore opportunities that create real-world impact. Feel free to reach out!