MONARK DIXIT
Graduate Student at UMD
College Park
Summary
Graduate student in Applied Machine Learning at the University of Maryland with hands-on experience in Python, natural language processing, and the development and deployment of machine learning models. Proficient in designing and implementing innovative machine learning solutions, data processing techniques, and model optimization strategies. Eager to leverage strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities within a collaborative environment to drive impactful AI and ML-driven projects. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to emerging technologies in the fast-evolving field of machine learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Awarathon
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed an AI-powered coaching chatbot using Gemini API to analyze sales performance reports, reducing manual evaluation time by 30%.
- Engineered document ingestion workflows (PDF, Word, Excel) to support multi-format training materials, improving content coverage and accessibility.
- Applied advanced prompt engineering techniques to enhance response accuracy and contextual feedback by 20% in testing scenarios.
- Built interactive coaching flows with Streamlit and Flask, enabling real-time parameter testing and personalized performance insights for sales reps.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with sales enablement goals, contributing to improved training efficiency and scalability.
Volunteer
VCare Foundation
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported 50+ patients and families weekly at the hospital help desk by providing information, coordinating counselor visits, and connecting them to resources.
- Conducted awareness drives in patient wards, reaching over 200 individuals, and helped improve access to support services.
- Taught and mentored 20+ children through VCare’s Paathshaala program, delivering interactive lessons and providing emotional support to promote learning in a healthcare setting.
Events and Logistics Sub-head
IEEE Student Branch
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and executed 3 large-scale technical events (Python & DBMS workshops, interactive games, guest lectures from startups) with 250+ student participants.
- Secured $1,500 in sponsorships from tech companies, strengthening industry-academia collaboration.
- Streamlined logistics, vendor management, and scheduling, ensuring seamless event delivery.
- Boosted student engagement with IEEE through increased memberships and expanded social media reach.
- Applied strong skills in communication, logistics management, and teamwork, contributing to the sustained success of IEEE’s student initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Artificial Intelligence
NMIMS's MPSTME
01.2025
Skills
- Programming & Scripting: Python, Java, C, JavaScript
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
- Natural Language Processing: Transformers, Hugging Face, LLM fine-tuning, spaCy, NLTK
- Computer Vision & Image Processing: OpenCV, GANs, CNNs, UNet architectures
- Data Handling & Analytics: SQL, Pandas, NumPy
- Web Development: Flask, Firebase, Django
- Generative AI Applications: Text summarization, translation, chatbot development
- Professional Skills: Communication, Team Collaboration, Event Coordination, Project Management
Projects
- Developed an interactive AI tutor for 50+ school students to understand archaic English texts (e.g., Shakespeare) using Python, Flask, and Hugging Face Transformers.
- Implemented NLP models including T5, LLaMA, and BERT for translation, summarization, and text comprehension, processing over 200+ literary passages.
- Built 5+ interactive features including a chatbot, vocabulary builder, data visualizer, MCQ generator, and MCQ evaluation system to enhance learning outcomes.
- Improved user comprehension scores by 30% and MCQ performance by 25% through AI-powered interactive learning.
Timeline
Intern
Awarathon
12.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
VCare Foundation
06.2023 - 07.2023
Events and Logistics Sub-head
IEEE Student Branch
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Artificial Intelligence
NMIMS's MPSTME