Abhishek Pokharel
BSc Hons Double Major in Mathematics and Computer Science
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As a graduating senior, I am currently interning at New York City Administration for Children's Services for the summer of 2023.
Upon completion of my internship, I will be actively seeking full-time roles starting in August 2023.
My areas of keen interest revolve aroung Data Science, Enterprise Applications, and Commerce Solutions.
Research Projects
Research Replication Project
Microsoft Data Science Summer School 2022
Differential COVID-19 Case Positivity in New York City Neighborhoods: Socioeconomic Factors and Mobility
Coded bash scripts/pipelines in Linux to obtain, inspect, and wrangle data for firsthand analysis. Used R packages (tidyverse, ggplot) to work on projects involving exploratory data analysis and statistical inferences. Learned machine learning algorithms, model complexities, and cross-validation for assessment and fitting.
Researched different papers and performed replication and extension; analyzed the statistical significance of results
ReadMe GitHub - Repoducible File
Mathematical Analysis of Flood-It Game
The research was performed under the supervision
of Professor David Seppala-Holtzman at St. Joseph's University.
The main purpose was to find the mathematical algorithm in creating the
Flood-It Game.
Tools Used: MATLAB and Ms Excel
Work Experience
See my complete work history on LinkedIn.
Mathematics and Computer Science Tutor
St. Joseph's University - New York
November 2021 - May 2023
● Conducted over 100 successfully monthly tutoring sessions resulting in a 75% increase in test scores for students in Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Programming, Data Structures, Probability, and statistics for diverse students.
● Customized course instruction to meet the unique learning needs of 100+ students while maintaining high levels of engagement and motivation.
● Received recognition for exceptional coaching and mentoring abilities, consistently delivering outstanding results and high levels of client satisfaction.
STEM Tutor
Boys Hope Girls Hope - New York
April 2022 - June 2022
● Demonstrated exceptional tutoring skills by assisting 13 students from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, leading to significant academic progress in high school subjects.
● Employed effective one-on-one and group instruction techniques in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to enhance student comprehension and performance.
● Maintained regular and open communication with the moderator, ensuring timely reporting on student progress and growth.
Education
St. Joseph's University - Brooklyn, New York
BSc Hons Double Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
January 2020 - August 2023
GPA: 3.9/4.0
• Honors: Honors Program, Kappa Gamma Pi, Epsilon Delta Sigma, Sigma Iota Chi, and Deans List.
• Relevant Courses: Algorithms & Data Structures, Advanced Computer Programming, Calculus III, Probability and Statistics, Modern Algebra, Modern Geometry.
• Activities
- Secretary, Student Government Association || August 2022 — May 2023
- Vice President, Computer Club || January 2021 — May 2022
- Secretary, International Student Union || August 2020 — May 2022
Xavier Academy - Lazimpat, Kathmandu
High School with specialization in Physics and Mathematics
April 2017 - June 2019
GPA: 3.6
• Activities
Co-Curricular Activities Coordinator, Student Council April 2017 - June 2019
• Achievements
Mr. Xavier 2019 - Winner
Mr. Fresher 2017 - Winner