Drishti Arora — AI Researcher

✨ Who I Am I’m a Computer Science graduate and current M.S. in Computer Science (Data Science concentration) student at DePaul University (current GPA: 4.0). My passion lies in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI research — blending academic excellence with hands-on industry experience. I am actively seeking internship opportunities in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI for Winter 2025 or Summer 2026 — eager to apply my research and technical expertise to solve impactful real-world challenges. 🎓 Academic Highlights > Gold Medalist in B.Tech. CSE (Hons. in Data Science & Analytics), Amity University. > Recipient of a 100% Merit Scholarship throughout undergrad. > Currently exploring Data Science applications in healthcare, AI ethics, and human-robot interaction. 🔬 Research Work @DePaul University > ReDDDoT Platform → Building AI-enabled recommender systems using Graph Neural Networks + Knowledge Graphs to support migrant communities. > Conversational Dementia Speech System → Designing biomarkers for cognitive health detection and deploying on QT Robot & Buddy with ROS + real-time dashboards. 👔 Industrial Experience I have gained diverse industry exposure through internships at Haier Appliances, Salesforce, MedValue Offshore Solutions, and rSTAR Technologies, where I worked on projects ranging from sales prediction and CRM development to applying machine learning and NLP for business insights. 🚀 Projects & Publications My academic and professional journey is supported by impactful projects and research. I have worked on AI-driven applications such as a Melanoma Diagnosis Model, Quora Insincere Question Detection, and Sales Forecasting for Haier, among others. In addition, I have authored 8+ research papers in the fields of healthcare AI, disease prediction, and applied machine learning, showcasing my ability to translate complex problems into data-driven solutions. 📬 Contact me darora1@depaul.edu

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI specialist with a focus on healthcare applications.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience: 1 yr 9 mos

Skills

Data Science
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Software Development
Crm

Career Highlights

Gold Medalist in B.Tech. CSE with a focus on Data Science.
Developed AI-driven healthcare applications for dementia detection.
Authored 8+ research papers in healthcare AI and machine learning.

Work Experience

DePaul University

Lead Data Scientist (1 yr 2 mos)

Data Scientist (7 mos)

Haier Appliances India Pvt Ltd

Data Science Intern (1 mo)

Salesforce

Developer Intern (3 mos)

MedValue Offshore Solutions, Inc

Data Science Intern (2 mos)

rSTAR Technologies

Data Science Intern (3 mos)

Education

Master of Science - MS at DePaul University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Amity University

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) at St. Queen Mary S Public School - India

All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) at St. Queen Mary S Public School - India

Drishti Arora

AI Researcher

Chicago, Illinois, United States1 yr 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Gold Medalist in B.Tech. CSE with a focus on Data Science.
Developed AI-driven healthcare applications for dementia detection.
Authored 8+ research papers in healthcare AI and machine learning.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI specialist with a focus on healthcare applications.

Contact

darora1@depaul.edu LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentCrm

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAnalytical SkillsApexArtificial Intelligence (AI)C (Programming Language)C++CPPCertified Salesforce.com DeveloperClassification modelCompiler ConstructionComputer ScienceConversational AIConversational LLMCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer service

About

Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Total Experience

7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Depaul university

2 roles

Lead Data Scientist

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Collected Requirements, designed and implemented Graph Neural Networks and Knowledge Graphs.
Created an Interactive Dashboard using React to show data linkages
Used NLP and LLM to integrate multilingual data sets for analysis and recommendations
Improved matching efficiency by 35%, reducing manual intervention via automating systems

Graph Neural NetworksKnowledge GraphsReactNLPLLMData Science+1

Data Scientist

Mar 2025 – Oct 2025 · 7 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Built a Conversational LLM deployed on Social Robots to support Dementia Patients
Developed biomarker detection modules to analyze speech impairments for early dementia diagnosis
Engineered and deployed an LLM integrating the biomarkers on QT Robot for real-time patient interaction.
Implemented sound source triangulation on QT Robot to accurately localize patient speech and improved interactive response precision.
Enhanced detection performance by 18% over baseline models.

Conversational LLMSpeech analysisQT RobotNLPMachine LearningArtificial Intelligence

Haier appliances india pvt ltd

Data Science Intern

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo · Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Hybrid

Analyzed sales data resulting in a 5% increase in profit margins by optimizing pricing strategies and identifying untapped target markets.
Developed data-driven recommendations that improved product positioning and promotional campaigns contributing to a 12% growthin sales.
Collaborated with the sales team to analyze data and identify opportunities for profit enhancement.
Developed a Sales Prediction System using FBProphet to provide accurate sales forecasts and identify growth opportunities.
Worked closely with the sales team to align the Sales Prediction System with their needs for data-driven decision-making in sales planning and resource allocation.
Provided data-driven recommendations for product positioning and promotional campaigns, resulting in increased sales and revenue.
Gained valuable hands-on experience and witnessed the direct impact of data science on business strategies.

Sales data analysisFBProphetData-driven recommendationsData ScienceMachine Learning

Salesforce

Developer Intern

May 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos · Virtual · Remote

Gained hands-on experience in developing and customizing Salesforce applications through comprehensive virtual training.
Engineered a custom case escalation trigger using Apex that automatically routed high-priority customer support tickets to seniortechnicians, reducing average response time for critical issues by 20%.

SalesforceApexCustomer supportSoftware DevelopmentCRM

Medvalue offshore solutions, inc

Data Science Intern

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 · 2 mos · Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States · Remote

Developed a classification model to automatically triage medical insurance claims by analyzing unstructured text in patient reports.
Streamlined the claims processing workflow with this model, directly contributing to a 15% increase in decision-making efficiency.
Leveraged ML algorithms, NLP tools, and data analytics contributing to data-driven decision-making processes
Collaborated with the IT team to develop and implement data science models, optimizing performance and enhancing business outcomes

Classification modelNLPData analyticsMachine LearningData Science

Rstar technologies

Data Science Intern

Aug 2022 – Nov 2022 · 3 mos · India

Designed and deployed a conversational AI chatbot using NLP techniques to automate responses for customer service inquiries.
Resolved over 30% of initial queries leading to a 15% reduction in support ticket volume.
Utilized ML algorithms, NLP techniques, and data analysis to extract insights from complex datasets, developing recommender systems and chatbots for improved user experiences and customer engagement
Communicated technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, presenting data-driven insights to enable informed decision-making

Conversational AINLPCustomer serviceArtificial IntelligenceData Science