Python
Ruchira Dhar
Computational Linguist
Kolkata
Summary
I'm a computational linguist currently working in industry with large language models and deep learning. I'm interested in the using insights from semantics, cognitive science and psycholinguistics to work towards understanding, evaluating and explaining the capabilities of AI.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analytical Linguist
Flowrite Oy
02.2022 - Current
- Worked with SOTA LLMs including analytical prompting methods, in-context learning and fine-tuning.
- Engaged in research-based evaluation of NLG outputs using insights from psycholinguistics, automated metrics and human evaluation.
- Developed skills in working with different ML and DL algorithms.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions by learning and adapting to new technology in fast-paced environments
Speech Expert (Linguist)
Cerence Inc
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed development of speech and text-based NLG pipelines for over 21 languages for over 5 clients.
- Developed expertise in heuristics NLG methodologies and mastered working with over 10 internal tools in a short span.
- Established work processes for cross-linguistic work with native speakers across the globe.
NLP Engineer
Kore AI
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with ideation, development and deployment of chatbots for US-based clients of different industries.
- Gained skills in dialogue development, conversational analysis and applying latest technology to practical business requirements.
- Researched and implemented parts of NLG pipeline like intent recognition, ontology development, pos-tagging using libraries like NLTK and Spacy.
Junior Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with peer researchers in developing better insights into annotation techniques
- Attended classes and assisted professors in the areas of computational linguistics & psycholinguistics
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
The English And Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India06-2018
Skills
- Research & development of projects based on LLMs
- Deep Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace
- Natural Language Processing; Spacy, NLTK, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Programming Languages: HTML, Python, and R
Software
Tensorflow
Spacy
NLTK
Pandas
HTML
Certification
European Summer School in Logic, Language & Information (ESSLLI), NUI Galway, Ireland
National Eligibility Test- Linguistics (JRF Awardee)
Python Basics
Research
- M.A Dissertation, EFL University, 2020. Topic- “Navigating Truth Value Gaps: A Function Alteration Approach to The Analysis of Nominal Modification”. Area- Mathematical Linguistics and Semantics. Supervisor- Dr Utpal Lahiri (Assoc. Professor, EFLU & PhD, MIT).
- Paper Presentation, South Asian Languages Analysis Conference, INALCO, France, 2019. Topic- “The Bangla Sprachraum: Dialect Continuum from West Bengal to Assam via Bangladesh”. Area- Linguistic Change. (Published in SALA- 2019 Book of Abstracts).
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Sylheti
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Analytical Linguist
Flowrite Oy
02.2022 - Current
Speech Expert (Linguist)
Cerence Inc
05.2021 - 02.2022
NLP Engineer
Kore AI
01.2021 - 05.2021
Junior Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Linguistics
The English And Foreign Languages University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calcutta
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