Software Engineer | Data Analytics | Data Scientist
Hello, I'm Vasant, a Computer and Information Science student at the University of Maryland, specializing in Data Science.
7 x Hackathon winner with experience in AI-driven platforms and data-driven solutions. Currently seeking full-time opportunities in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Analytics.
Projects
Page2Pixel
Winner at HackHounds 2025. Chrome extension that transforms webpages into AI-generated visual summaries using GPT-4o and DALL-E 3, providing instant insights at a glance right in your browser.
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Canvas Assistant
Winner at HenHacks 2025. Smart dashboard for students to manage coursework with Smalltalk visualization. Features AI-powered content summaries, study analytics, and productivity tracking with Canvas OAuth integration.
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WasteWatch
ML-powered platform helping restaurants predict and reduce food waste. Analyzes location, temperature, and historical data with 78% prediction accuracy using Random Forest on 7,500+ restaurant waste records.
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FORG3D
3rd Place at CMU TartanHacks 2025. Blockchain-powered marketplace using Story Protocol to protect digital creators' IP in the 3D modeling industry, with secure asset authentication and IP management.
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GroceryLink DC
Geospatial simulator using Mapbox and DC Open Data to optimize grocery store placements. Improves food access by modeling resident movement and store impact in underserved communities.
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On NJ Transit
Winner of "Best Use of NJ Transit Data" and "Best Transit Solution". Built an AI-driven delay prediction model with real-time commuter predictions and mechanical prediction with 24/7 AI support assistant.
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GCCI Partnerships
Winner of York College Innovation Challenge. Digital platform for the Graham Center to streamline industry partnerships using Streamlit and OpenAI with AI-powered partner matching.
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Spotted Lantern Fly
Winner of "Best Environmental & Sustainability Hack". Developed geospatial visualization tool using Geopandas and iNaturalist datasets to track and analyze Lanternfly spread patterns.
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House Hackers
Interactive neighborhood analysis tool using ZIP code data to help first-time homebuyers. Features custom ranking algorithms based on schools, hospitals, and housing metrics with Mapbox GL visualization.
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Heisenberg.ai
Machine learning platform for drug discovery using ChEMBL database. Features 3D molecular visualization and OpenAI-powered insights for pharmaceutical compound analysis.
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