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Shikha Chaudhary

Meerut

Summary

Seasoned Coding Instructor with experience in creating comprehensive lesson plans that simplify complex coding concepts. Strong skills in multiple programming languages and ability to engage students of varying skill levels, promoting an inclusive learning environment. Have successfully enhanced student understanding of coding principles, resulting in improved course completion rates.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

HireForCare
Mumbai
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in the baby care sector, driving strategic decision-making for product development and positioning
  • Developed actionable insights from customer feedback and market data, influencing product roadmap and feature prioritization to align with evolving client needs
  • Utilized data-driven methods to assess pricing models, service quality, and unique selling propositions within the industry, aiding in competitive positioning and improved market share
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and technology integrations, including real-time nanny tracking and personalized customer experiences

Director Educator

Whitehat Jr
Meerut
11.2019 - 06.2024
  • Achieved one of the highest trial conversion rates (13%+), directly contributing to increased company revenue.
  • Mentored student ideas into functional applications as part of the Student Success team, fostering innovation and practical application skills.
  • Delivered 200+ instructional hours monthly to a cohort of over 500 students, consistently supporting their educational and career objectives.
  • Reviewed and enhanced curriculum to improve student comprehension and align with industry standards and emerging technologies.
  • Developed engaging, hands-on projects to teach fundamental concepts in game design, UI/UX development, and mobile app development, fostering practical skills.
  • Led comprehensive courses in machine learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised), covering regression, classification, clustering, and neural networks.
  • Instructed computer vision techniques using OpenCV, including object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition.
  • Facilitated discussions on AI and ML applications across industries, such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous vehicles, broadening students' perspectives on technology’s potential.
  • Incorporated security principles into the curriculum, including web application security, encryption, and authentication, to promote a robust understanding of cybersecurity.
  • Utilized proactive classroom management techniques, employing positive reinforcement to keep students focused and engaged.
  • Provided consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to offer feedback and ensure cohesive support.
  • Implemented creative strategies to spark curiosity in complex concepts, fostering a hands-on, exploratory learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning milestones and objectives.
  • Inspired and trained educators to deliver high-quality classes, resulting in an improved trial conversion rate.

Senior Software Engineer

MsureSoft Technologies
Gurgaon
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed internal tools for text mining (sentimental analysis), and web crawler for collecting data by Python and SQL
  • Used AWS Elastic Beanstalk service for deploying and scaling web applications and services developed with Java, Python
  • Developed shell scripting and Python programs to automate the data flow on day-to-day tasks
  • Analyzed the SQL scripts and designed the solution to develop a custom ETL pipeline by using Python

Agile Scrum Master

Infosys
Boston
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Worked to provide continuous improvement for product development lifecycle, realizing 5% reduction in production bugs over 10 months
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies
  • Led sprint reviews, daily scrums and planning meetings to realize full team engagement
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases

Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Gurgaon
11.2011 - 06.2014
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems
  • Wrote high-quality test cases and scripts for use with Selenium automation software
  • Tested hardware and software within tightly controlled sandbox environment prior to release to production
  • Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance
  • Assessed application patches and updates at development, testing and quality assurance stages
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases every 3 months and well-organized sprints
  • Tracked, prioritized and organized defects with Version One, working with development team to facilitate timely corrections

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Meerut Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Meerut
07.2011

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Database Management Systems
  • Technology-based learning tools
  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Engagement
  • Agile Software Development
  • User Feedback Collection
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Requirements Building
  • Competitor tracking
  • Product Vision and Strategy
  • Jira, Atlassian, Rally
  • Scrum Framework
  • Product Roadmaps
  • Goal Setting

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate

Accomplishments

Best Mentor for Teacher Training Program

Languages

French
First Language

Timeline

Product Manager

HireForCare
01.2024 - Current

Director Educator

Whitehat Jr
11.2019 - 06.2024

Senior Software Engineer

MsureSoft Technologies
06.2017 - 06.2019

Agile Scrum Master

Infosys
07.2014 - 06.2016

Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2011 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Meerut Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Shikha Chaudhary