ABOUT MY LiFE.
Harsh Ajay Mehta
About
EARLY CAREER
I am an aspiring data scientist who enjoys connecting the dots: be it ideas from different disciplines, people from different teams, or applications from different industries.
Skillsets
Data Science
Computational Math
Machine Learning
MLOps
Cloud Compute (*)
Analysis & Analytics
Software Engineering
React
React Native Dev (*)
MongoDB / MySQL
UI UX tools
Figma & Sketch
Affinity Suite
Soft Skills
MBTI : INTP -A
(ambivert)Analytical , Data-driven , Problem-solving , Negotiation , Team-building , Perseverance , Ratiocinative , Pro-active, Divergent , Inquisitive
Language
English, Hindi
(full proficiency)Gujarati
(native)Telugu, French, Spanish
(familiarity)Sanskrit, Korean, Italian
(interested to learn)Hobbies
Swimming, Cycling, Arts
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I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a candidate who prioritizes excellence and relies on logical and data-driven solutions.
With analytical and objective approach, I strive to ensure accuracy and deliver high-quality outcomes. I establish standards for consistent results while ensuring excellence by make logical decisions based on objective facts and data-driven methods.
In addition to my emphasis on accuracy, I have a strong understanding of user experience principles. By incorporating a UX approach, I choose to create intuitive and user-friendly solutions so to promote efficiency.
I prefer being technologically adaptable and maintain joyful enthusiasm to my work, fostering positive team dynamics.
According to me, there are no limits to what we, as a team can achieve only if we dream and act to make things better.
INTELLIPAAT [ Jan 2023 - present ]
Being in Business Development department at Intellipaat, I was responsible for generating new leads, qualifying them, and closing deals. This role gave me practical exposure to the IT industry and helped me work directly with IT professionals helping them up-skill / career transition, while experiencing business - client relations, be solutions oriented, and improve my communication and presentation skills.
Some key experience skills I gained are :
Successfully close deals
Effectively communicate with customers and prospects
Presenting complex technical info in a clear and concise way
Build relationships with clients
Provide excellent client consulting service
Work smoothly under high pressure environment
Meet and exceed daily and monthly goals
But why did I opt for a non-technical role?
Here are some other aspects of inside sales that are very crucial for managerial roles in R&D field:
Data-driven Analytical Approach: Inside sales representatives need to be able to quickly collect and identify important data about client while being polite and patient. Followed by mental requirements analysis from both ends - industry-end & client-end. This skill is essential for developing and executing effective commercial product strategies.
Problem-solving: Inside sales representatives need to be able to identify and solve problems for their customers. This skill is essential for building customer relationships and generating repeat business.
Negotiation: Inside sales representatives need to be able to negotiate effectively with customers. This skill is essential for closing deals and maximising profits.
Teamwork: Inside sales representatives need to be able to work effectively as part of a team. This skill is essential for achieving common goals and objectives.
During this whole time, I've also worked on a technical project @ Intellipaat to keep my technical skills intact and relevant. Following are the key aspects of the project :
Full stack web development using Angular
Portal 2.0 ( more scalable with trackers and AI tools, for learning resources )
PrideVel Consulting LLC [ Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 ]
Technical
Smart Contracts, blockchain, AI design
Developed Solidity smart contracts in AVAX ecosystem using pangolindex sub graph, remix & metamask, tested on fuji testnet, to ensure a simplified process.
Designed prototype AI tools and algorithms for improvised (iterative) results.
THE ASTRONOMY CLUB MANIPAL [ Jul 2020 - Sep 2022 ]
As a Management and Board Member of The Astronomy Club Manipal for 2 years, I led the graphics team and co-initiated the YouTube team. I trained 10 individuals in graphics and UX, and initiated and distributed tasks/projects using agile principles. My major contributions include rebranding the club, which led to a 157% increase in social media visibility. This experience gave me valuable insights into efficient teamwork leadership and practical exposure to digital marketing using graphics and analytics.
I also worked on multiple long- and short-term projects, closely coordinated with other departments, and contributed my programming and developer skills into various research-oriented projects. Please click here to explore more
EDUCATION
I am pursuing my B.Tech degree in Information Technology and minor in Computational Mathematics from the Manipal Institute of Technology - where my projects & research lies at the intersection of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, along with limited practice with software based projects varying from mobile to desktop based simple applications.
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Scientific Research & Studies
Please check the following link to know more about my scientific studies and major projects.
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Why STEM field?
How one competition in my 6th grade brought a major change.
I remember myself, practicing over 100s of scientific names (biological), studying various chemical reactions, performing physics experiments and so on. From falco peregrinus being the fastest bird to understanding how resonance influences various properties in benzene and benzene-like compounds while exploring the mysteries of dark energy and visualising quantum states, it was an exploration without limits. I left no scope empty trying to learn more and just more. I still remember being surprised every time I learnt about something new in theoretical mathematics.
Before I gave Homibhabha Science Talent Search Exam, I was an active arts student. I had excellent drawing and creative skills. And then I was introduced to Science. My first project during annual school fest - about pollution. I made a A1-sized 3D model depicting various forms of pollution we face on our Earth and presented it to all the parents, students and faculties that came. Everyone liked it, and I loved to work on my model. No pressure, no stress, nothing. I thought of a few ideas, I started working, I delivered my presentations. It felt natural and I kept exploring deeper with passion.