Rushikesh Sonwane

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Engineering)

2020 - Present

SVKM's Institute of Technology, Dhule, Maharashtra, India

• CGPA: 8.60/10
• Gained comprehensive knowledge in core computer engineering subjects and practical experience through various projects.
• Achievements:
  • Best Student of the Year, Batch of 2024, Dept. of Computer Engineering
  • Best NSS Volunteer of the Year, 2023, NSS Unit

HSC (SCIENCE)

2018 - 2020

Y.B. School and Jr. College, Aurangabad

• Grade: 64.15 %
• Activities and societies: Represented the school at the District-level Athletics Championship, showcasing dedication and skill in a competitive sporting environment.
• Balanced high school studies with focused NDA entrance preparation, fostering academic excellence and aspirational growth.
• Skills: · Leadership · Team Leadership · Communication · Strategy · Teamwork

SSC

2016 - 2018

Pd. Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School & SPI, Loni, Ahmednagar

• Grade: 77.80 %
• Activities and Societies:
  • Elected House Captain, honing leadership skills through guidance and organizing events.
  • Active participant in annual military drills, fostering discipline and teamwork.
  • Excelled in inter-house sports competitions, showcasing sportsmanship and dedication.
  • Contributed to social service initiatives, promoting community engagement and responsibility.
  • Engaged in adventure camps, building resilience and fostering an adventurous spirit.
  • Represented the school in debates, nurturing public speaking and critical thinking abilities.
• Skills Developed: · Leadership · Team Leadership · Communication · Strategy · Teamwork

Student Representative

Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2024

Institute’s Internal Grievances Committee, SVKM’s Institute of Technology, Dhule

• Acted as a liaison between students and the administration to address and resolve grievances.
• Organized meetings, facilitated communication, and ensured a supportive campus environment.

Secretary

Nov. 2022 - Nov. 2023

SVKMIOT ACM Student Chapter, Dept. of Computer Engineering, SVKM’s Institute of Technology, Dhule

• Coordinated events, workshops, and seminars to promote technical education and networking.
• Managed administrative tasks and collaborated with members to enhance chapter activities.

Editor and Content Creator

Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022

Comp-Buzz Newsletter Drafting Team, Dept. of Computer Engineering, SVKM’s Institute of Technology, Dhule

• Drafted and edited content for the departmental newsletter, highlighting key events, workshops, and seminars to promote technical education.
• Collaborated with team members to research and develop articles, ensuring timely publication and engaging content.

Trust Caller: Voice-based Fraud Prevention System

• R. Sonwane et al., "TrustCaller- Voice-based Fraud Prevention System" , 2024 4th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (CONIT), Bangalore, India, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/CONIT61985.2024.10626085.

Trust Caller: Voice-based Fraud Prevention System

• Developed TrustCaller, a Django-based system offering instantaneous fraud detection and caller verification using machine learning and voice feature extraction.
• Implemented algorithms to analyze voice patterns, enhancing security and user trust.

IoT & ML-based Cyclist Monitoring & Performance Improvement System

• Created an IoT system for cycling metrics using NodeMCU ESP8266, MPU6050, and load cells.
• Integrated ThingSpeak and Arduino IDE for data processing and display, improving cyclist performance tracking.

Bank Tkinter: A Simple GUI Banking System

• Developed an intuitive GUI banking system with Tkinter, integrating MySQL for data persistence.
• Facilitated account management, deposits, withdrawals, balance reviews, and deactivations, enhancing user experience.

Full Stack Web Development Project (Text-to-Speech and Speech Recognition)

• Co-led a team of 15+ members to develop an efficient website for Text-to-Speech and Speech Recognition.
• Applied full stack development skills, including front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring seamless functionality and user interface.

Fullstack Developer Intern (Co-Lead)

Sept. 2023 – Oct. 2023

Alhansat Solutions and IEEE Bombay Section

• Served as a Co-Lead for a team of 15+ members, overseeing project development and team coordination.
• Worked on developing an efficient website for Text-to-Speech and Speech Recognition.
• Applied full stack development skills, including front-end and back-end technologies.
• Enhanced leadership and project management skills through team guidance and task delegation.

Machine Learning Intern

Mar. 2023 - May 2023

Feynn Labs

• Developed AI products and performed market segmentation using machine learning.
• Gained experience in business and financial modeling.
• Applied machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems.

Python Fullstack Development Intern

Feb. 2023 – Mar. 2023

Pantech e-Learning, Chennai

• Gained hands-on experience in fullstack technologies and application development.
• Developed proficiency in Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Worked on end-to-end development of web applications.

HackerRank Portfolio

• Obtained Skill Certificates in Python Basics and SQL Basics.
• PYTHON: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
• C: ★★★ (3 stars)
• JAVA: ★★ (2 stars)
• SQL: ★★ (2 stars)
• Problem Solving: ★★ (2 stars)

ACM India Schools Participation

• Participated three times for distinguished ACM India Schools :
  • Network Science hosted by Ahmedabad University from 11-20 Dec 2023.
  • HPC and AI Compute Continuum hosted by IIT Palakkad and National Supercomputing Mission from 19-30 June 2023.
  • Optimization for ML and Operations Research hosted by IIT Goa from 12-23 Dec 2022.

NPTEL Elite Certifications

• Achieved NPTEL Elite Certifications in:
  • Compiler Design
  • Programming in Java