Shatakshi Ranjan
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Computer Science and Information Technology & Informatics
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A Bit About Me
Enthusiastic about leveraging technology for positive change, I am a committed Computer Science & Information Technology student at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Throughout my academic journey, I've also actively engaged in various hackathons, earning recognition such as the Best Sustainable Technology Hack at HackHERS 2024 and Overall Winner at IEEE Hackathon 2024.
Currently, as an iLab Assistant at Rutgers University's Computer Science Department, I oversee the Collaborative Academic Versatile Environment (CAVE) and offer crucial support to students, ensuring seamless operation of essential systems. My diverse projects, from a sophisticated stock trading algorithm to a comprehensive student education platform, highlight my proficiency in multiple programming languages and tools. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, I am prepared to contribute significantly to any team or project I undertake.
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick (September 2024 - May 2025)
Bachelors in Computer Science & Information Technology and Informatics
Experience
Rutgers University - Computer Science Department
New Jersey, USA | September 2023 - Present
iLab Assistant
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Supervised the Collaborative Academic Versatile Environment (CAVE) within the Laboratory of Computer Science Research (LCSR), maintaining smooth operation
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Guided over 100 students with their inquiries regarding a range of computer science courses; assisting by clarifying complex concepts, guiding them through logical problem-solving and debugging
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Support 50+ servers and applications used by the Computer Science department, ensuring seamless performance
Reliance JIO
Mumbai, India | June 2024 - August 2024
Cyber Security Intern
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Developed Taskify, a scalable web portal for task and project management, enabling team collaboration and real-time tracking of deadlines, milestones, and performance, boosting productivity and transparency by 45%.
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Integrated a community chat system for team members, allowing seamless communication and collaboration, with automatic archiving for efficient message management and reducing clutter in the conversation history.
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Collaborated with InfoSec specialists to ensure data security and compliance, optimizing big data pipelines with Apache NiFi and Spark to automate data collection, processing, and analysis, reducing manual processing time by 30%.
• Enhanced platform security by implementing authentication and conducting vulnerability tests to mitigate risks
Princeton IT Services
New Jersey, USA | July 2023- August 2023
Software Development Intern
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Implemented a headless CMS with SEO-optimized, location-based dynamic URLs, boosting website visibility and increasing traffic by 30%
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Built responsive, interactive marketing web pages with smooth animations and dynamic content, enhancing user engagement across devices
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Collaborated with UI/UX and marketing teams to align design and branding, successfully delivering front-ends for two major marketing pages with a cohesive visual identity
Women in Computer Science
New Jersey, USA | September 2022 - December 2023
HackHERS Director
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Plan, organized, executed, oversaw, and delegated initiatives for HackHERS, New Jersey's largest female, femme, and non-binary hackathon hosting over 200 participants
Marketing Director
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Consistently updated websites, Linktree, Devpost, and social media platforms
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Promoted a High School Ambassador Program for 20+ students to experience the computer science program at Rutgers University
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Promoted HackHERS 2023 and led the HackHERS marketing committee
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Collaborating with other organizations to promote events planned by Tech clubs at Rutgers University
Certification
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Networking Foundations: Networking Basics - LinkedIn
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Business Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modeling - LinkedIn
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Software Engineer Intern Certificate - Hackerrank