Preksha Mathur

About Me

Who I Am

Preksha Mathur

I'm a dedicated and determined graduate student pursuing Masters in Computer Science at the University of California, Riverside, with a strong foundation in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. My academic journey has equipped me with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in developing innovative solutions.

With experience in AI-driven security systems, computer vision applications, and machine learning research, I'm passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. My work spans from developing anomaly detection systems to optimizing deep learning models for various applications.

I'm constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance my skills and contribute meaningfully to the field of Computer Science.

Programming Languages

Python95%
SQL90%
R90%
Java85%
JavaScript85%
C/C++80%

Skills

Tools/Frameworks

Tailwind CSS
React
Django
Node.js
GIT
PostgreSQL
Vercel
MongoDB
Linux
SPARK
Hadoop
AWS
Docker
Google Cloud
Agile Development

AI/ML Libraries

Scikit-Learn
XGBoost
LightGBM
Keras
NumPy
Pandas
Matplotlib
PySpark
OpenCV

Concepts

Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
NLP
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Anomaly Detection
Feature Engineering
Model Optimization
MLOps
Data Manipulation
Object-Oriented Programming
CI/CD Pipelines
Big Data
Agile Development
Distributed Systems
System Design
DevOps
Automation
REST APIs
Full-Stack Development
AWS
NoSQL and Relational Databases

Currently Learning

  • Large Language Models
  • Generative AI
  • Reinforcement Learning

Education

University of California, Riverside

Master of Science - Computer Science

California, USA
2024 - 2026 (Expected)
GPA: 3.9/4.0

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering

Tamil Nadu, India
2020 - 2024
GPA: 3.8/4.0

Work Experience

Machine Learning Internship

National Institute of Technology

Tiruchirappalli, India
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

AI-Powered Insider Threat Detection

Developed an AI-driven Insider Threat Detection System using anomaly detection and predictive modeling, improving detection accuracy by 6% and reducing false positives by 12%.

Anomaly Detection
Predictive Modeling
Security Analytics

Temporal Sequence Learning for Security Analytics

Designed and fine-tuned LSTM and Autoencoder to analyze security logs, capturing complex time‑dependent anomalies with a 15% improvement in predictive recall.

LSTM
Autoencoder
Time Series Analysis

Scalable AI Data Pipelines

Engineered high‑performance ETL pipelines using Python, Pandas, and SQL, optimising preprocessing efficiency by 40%, ensuring real‑time data availability for AI‑driven security monitoring.

ETL
Python
Pandas
SQL

Summer Internship

Center for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT)

Delhi, India
May 2023 - Jun 2023

AI‑Driven Safety Mapping

Developed a real‑time Safety Sign Detection System using Computer Vision and Deep Learning, improving workplace safety by automating hazard identification with 92% accuracy.

Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Safety Systems

Optimised Object Recognition

Designed a YOLO‑based deep learning model, achieving a 20% improvement in detection speed and 98% precision for identifying safety signs in dynamic indoor environments.

YOLO
Object Detection
Model Optimisation

AI‑Powered Data Optimisation

Reduced data preprocessing and model training time by 30% by automating workflows with OpenCV, TensorFlow, and Pandas, enabling faster AI model iteration.

OpenCV
TensorFlow
Pandas
Workflow Automation

Projects

Chakravaat - Cyclone Intensity Estimation

Chakravaat - Cyclone Intensity Estimation

Engineered multi-headed attention-based CNNs for estimating cyclone intensity, achieving a 70% accuracy enhancement.

Python
TensorFlow
CNN
Attention Mechanisms
Breast Cancer Detection

Breast Cancer Detection

Led machine learning-driven cancerous cell detection, enhancing diagnostic accuracy by 45%.

KNN
AdaBoost
Scikit-learn
Medical Imaging
Parallelization of Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Parallelization of Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Implemented the Verlet algorithm with OpenMP, optimizing computation time for large-scale MD simulations.

OpenMP
C++
MD Simulations
Parallel Computing
Spatio-Temporal Health Analytics and Visualization

Spatio-Temporal Health Analytics and Visualization

Processing and analyzing large-scale health datasets from the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion using PySpark for distributed data processing, Geopandas for spatial data analysis, and Pandas-Profiling for exploratory data analysis and visualization.

PySpark
Geopandas
Pandas-Profiling
Python
Jupyter Notebooks
AWS
DISHA - Post Graduation Application Management System

DISHA - Post Graduation Application Management System

Created a full-stack web app using Python and MongoDB for backend, with React, HTML, and CSS frontend, improving application processing time for graduate schools.

Python
MongoDB
React
HTML
CSS
Indian Sign Language Detector

Indian Sign Language Detector

Developed an AI-driven system for sign language detection, achieving a 60% boost in processing speed.

Python
CNN
LSTM
PyTorch
Computer Vision

Publications

Enhanced remote sensing and deep learning aided water quality detection in the Ganges River, India supporting monitoring of aquatic environments

November 2024

Results in Engineering (RINENG), Elsevier Journal

Published
Remote Sensing
Deep Learning
Water Quality
Environmental Monitoring

Hierarchical Attention-Enhanced Multihead CNN and Level Sets Segmentation: A Proposed Approach to Enhance the Cyclone Intensity Estimation

February 2024

Computers & Geosciences - Elsevier Journal

Under Review
Manuscript ID: ESWA-D-23-11368
CNN
Attention Mechanisms
Cyclone Intensity
Segmentation

Parallelization of Molecular Dynamics Simulations

August 2023

International Conference on MAchine inTelligence for Research Innovation (MAiTRI-2023 Summit)

Presented
First Author
Paper ID: 115
Molecular Dynamics
Parallelization
High Performance Computing

Quantitative Nuclei Analysis for Accurate Detection of Breast Abnormalities through Machine Learning

December 2023

IEEE Global Conference on Information Technologies and Communications

Presented
First Author
Paper ID: GCCIT2023-394
Medical Imaging
Machine Learning
Breast Cancer Detection

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Location

Riverside, California, USA

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