Aryan Khanna
Pune
Summary
AI/ML student researcher with expertise in data analysis and machine learning, specializing in compliance-driven projects. Skilled in financial modeling using Python and SQL, with a proven record of leadership in tech clubs and cross-functional teams. Participated in the Global Immersion Program in Dubai, gaining international experience in AI/ML applications. Published researcher with a focus on optimizing credit card rewards and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance customer engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
Symbiosis Centre for Applied AI (SCAAI)
Pune
07.2025 - Current
- Contributing to applied AI/ML projects in the compliance and automation domains.
- Building and testing models for real-world deployment, improving efficiency, and accuracy.
Club Head
Dept. of Robotics & Automation (RPA Club)
Pune
03.2025 - Current
- Leading the re-establishment of the Robotics Process Automation Club.
- Organizing workshops, webinars, and industry collaborations to grow the adoption of RPA.
Research Assistant
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)
Pune
09.2024 - Current
- Developed an ML-driven system for credit card reward optimization (Random Forest, XGBoost, K-Means).
- Achieved R² = 0.99, 62.5% improvement in reward personalization; published in Int. J. Computational Intelligence Systems (2025).
- Extending the framework for customer retention and behavioral segmentation.
Global Immersion Program
Symbiosis International University
Dubai
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Selected among 25 students for international immersion.
- Gained exposure to GenAI, sustainability, finance, and cross-industry practices.
Leadership & Editorial Experience (Consolidated)
Various
Pune
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Toastmasters Gavel Club (President, 2021-22): Mentored 15+ members, and led 200+ participants.
- The First Step (Chief Content Officer, 2023): Published over 30 articles in The Hindu, and managed a 20-member team.
- Guiding Young Minds (Managing Editor, 2023): Led editorial for over 1 million student readers.
- Intellectual Property Evangelist (2021-23): Collaborated with the MUN Impact team (NY) to promote the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to 4,000+ deeds, and becoming one of India's top contributors.
Education
Bachelors in Technology - Engineering (Robotics And Automation)
Symbiosis Institute of Technology
Pune, India01-2027
High School Diploma -
Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School
Chennai, India04-2023
Skills
- Python and SQL
- Machine learning and data analysis
- Jupyter and GitHub
- Tableau and Power BI
- MATLAB and SimuLink
- Excel proficiency
- Leadership and strategy
- Communication skills
- Research writing
Research and Publications (ongoing and completed)
- Analyzing and rewarding credit card spending habits in India: a machine learning approach - complete
- Ethical implications of AI and machine learning in business decisions - complete
- Beyond the counterfeit: Shaping consumer behavior and luxury brand strategy through psychological and cultural insights - complete
- Unleashing the power within: Subconscious thought as a soft skill in contemporary society - ongoing
- Credit card retention strategies in an Indian context - ongoing
- AI-driven auto scaling system for banking - ongoing
Projects (ongoing and completed)
- A machine learning engine to optimize credit card reward allocation in India - complete
- One Click Crave: An AI-Powered Personal Meal Decision Assistant - ongoing
- SnackSave – Real-time café spending intervention app – prototype complete
- FakeSpotter 1.0: Leveraging Reddit and NLP for sentiment-based counterfeit detection - prototype complete
- Developing a 360° radar system for enhanced spatial awareness - complete
- Enhancing robot motion planning with forward and inverse kinematics - ongoing
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Advanced Data Analytics Specialization - Google
- Career Essentials in GenAI - Microsoft
- Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques - SimpliLearn
- MATLAB and Simulink Onramp - MathWorks
- Python Bootcamps x2 - Udemy
- Python and SQL Basic - Hackerrank
- Operating Systems - Saylor Academy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Intern
Symbiosis Centre for Applied AI (SCAAI)
07.2025 - Current
Club Head
Dept. of Robotics & Automation (RPA Club)
03.2025 - Current
Global Immersion Program
Symbiosis International University
01.2025 - 02.2025
Research Assistant
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)
09.2024 - Current
Leadership & Editorial Experience (Consolidated)
Various
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelors in Technology - Engineering (Robotics And Automation)
Symbiosis Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School