Kanika Kaushal

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Scaler Academy

• Enrolled in Scaler Academy to upskill and refresh my skills in software development, focusing on [specific areas like algorithms, system design, etc.]. Engaged in intensive coursework and hands-on projects to enhance technical expertise and stay current with industry trends.

Philips Software Excellence Conference, March 2018, Bangalore, Attendee 

• Participated in two day conference to enhance skills in code quality, architecture, CI/CD, and AWS.
• Attended workshops on cutting-edge .NET applications in healthcare, gaining insights into new software development methodologies and best practices.
• Networked with industry professionals, enhancing my understanding of current trends and challenges in the medical imaging field.

Participation in Industry Workshops [2017 -2019]

• Attended workshops on Agile methodologies, gaining practical insights into iterative development and team collaboration.
• Engaged in training on Docker, developing skills in containerization and its applications in software deployment and DevOps practices.

• Certificate of Participation for participating in the Masterclass on "Data Science" , 2022, by Anshuman Singh, Co Founder, Scaler.
• Capstone Projects: Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Data Using NLP and Machine Learning - Developed a model for sentiment analysis on Twitter data by applying advanced data pre-processing techniques and employing a Naive Bayes classifier. Enhanced the model to handle Twitter-specific elements, improving sentiment prediction accuracy.
• Online Learning and MOOCs: Internshala VTC Python Training

Preparation for Civil Services Examination
[2019 - 2022]: Took a dedicated break from my professional career to focus on preparing for the civil services examination. This period involved intensive study, development of analytical and critical thinking skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of diverse subjects, including history, governance, and public administration.

Creative and Analytical Pursuits
During this period, I also engaged in various creative activities:

• Art Exhibitions: Created a unique series blending Star Wars and Warli art, recognized by art director Todd Cherniawsky and exhibited widely. Also learned Indian folk arts like Madhubani, Pichwai, Kalamkari, and Warli, with some works receiving media coverage.
• Poetry Blog & YouTube Channel: Established a poetry blog and YouTube channel, learning SEO, video editing, and utilizing AI tools for content creation, showcasing creativity and adaptability.
• Movie Discussions and Analysis: Actively engaged in movie discussions and analysis, focusing on themes, cinematography, and narrative techniques. This experience honed my analytical thinking and appreciation for storytelling.

Tutoring
Tutored children aged 4 to 12, covering school subjects and assisting with projects and admissions, demonstrating communication skills and a commitment to education.

Cultural Engagement
Attended the 2nd International Ramayana Conference in Bhopal, engaging with presentations on the Ramayana's cultural impact and its relevance to Indian youth.

Mental Health and Psychology Exploration
During a period of personal reflection, extensively studied psychology and mental health, gaining insights into the importance of mental well-being. This experience enhanced my understanding of emotional resilience and the value of mental health awareness.

• Co-coordinator of Ae se Aenak, MANIT, Bhopal Member of street play society, RASHTRAAY of MANIT, Bhopal.
• Position holders at various street play society competitions organized by Maffick, Tooryanaad and IIT Delhi
• Moral Science award winner in the year 2012 of my school.
• "A" certificate in NCC in the year 2009.
• Reached pre-final round of TSC(gun firing competition) organized by NCC.
• Participated in CBSE Cluster Athletic Meet 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 held at Bishrampur, Chattisgarh and Bhopal, MP respectively.
• Participated in various olympiads at the school level.
• Member of cultural society, Roobaroo of MANIT, Bhopal.