Navika Agarwal

Bachelors In Technology

2025

Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology, Bareilly

Computer Science and Engineering

Current CGPA: 7.1/10

SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION

2021

Madhavrao Scindia Public School, Bareilly

Central Board of Secondary Education

Percentage: 81.8%

Secondary Education

2019

Madhavrao Scindia Public School, Bareilly

Central Board of Secondary Education

Percentage: 89.6%

Full Stack Developer (MERN Stack) - SmartInternz

July 2024-September 2024

Internship

• Developed dynamic, full-stack web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js, with a focus on RESTful APIs and component-based architecture.
• Gained hands-on experience in integrating backend services with frontend interfaces, managing database operations, and deploying applications on cloud platforms.

Machine Learning Engineer - SmartInternz

July 2024-August 2024

Internship

• Built and trained machine learning models using Python libraries such as Scikit-learn, Pandas, and NumPy for tasks like classification, regression, and data analysis.
• Gained practical experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and deploying ML models into real-world applications.

GirlScript Summer Of Code - 2024 (GSSoC’24)

May-2024-August 2024

Open Source program by GirlScript Foundation

• Contributed in some organizations through this open source contribution program, in the web development domain.
• I identified and resolved new issues, as well as fixed existing bugs on websites, through contributions on the GitHub platform.

Cognizant Agile Methodology Job Simulation - Forage

March 2024

• Demonstrated an understanding of key project management concepts by creating a comprehensive presentation analysing strengths and weaknesses of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Assisted in developing and implementing marketing plans, including social media content creation and email campaigns.
• Applied knowledge of key aspects of Agile methodology by identifying user stories for an innovative interplanetary video-conferencing application and creating a document detailing Scrum role assignments and ceremonies.
• Showcased problem-solving skills by diagnosing and proposing solutions for development process issues encountered during sprints.

Electronic Arts Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program - Forage

February 2024

• Proposed a new feature for the Sims 4 and wrote a Feature Proposal describing it to other stakeholders.
• Built a class diagram and created a header file in C++ with class definitions for each object.
• Patched a bugfix and optimized the Sims 4 codebase by implementing an improved data structure.

Goldman Sachs Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program - Forage

February 2024

• Completed a job simulation as a Goldman Sachs governance analyst responsible for assessing IT security and suggesting improvements.
• Identified that the company was using an outdated password hashing algorithm by cracking passwords using Hashcat.
• Wrote a memo for my supervisor summarizing a range of proposed uplifts to increase the company’s level of password protection including extending minimum password length and using a dedicated hashing algorithm.

Walmart USA Advanced Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program - Forage

February 2024

• Completed the Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation where I solved difficult technical projects for a variety of teams at Walmart.
• Developed a novel version of a heap data structure in Java for Walmart’s shipping department, showcasing strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills.
• Designed a UML class diagram for a data processor, considering different operating modes and database connections.
• Created an entity relationship diagram to design a new database accounting for all requirements provided by Walmart’s pet department.

GE Aerospace Explore Engineering virtual experience program - Forage

February 2024

• Completed a job simulation where I advised on alternative energy sources for a hypothetical Aerospace team at GE.
• Analyzed and compared diverse energy sources for propulsion systems, including cost, energy density, storage requirements, and how they impact design decisions.
• Conducted in-depth research on bypass ratio and compression ratio and their impact on turbofan engine design, including fan diameter, noise, installation considerations, material limitations, and emissions implications.
• Developed a technical presentation to effectively communicate the limiting factors associated with bypass and compression ratios that helped guide the decision-making for a next-generation propulsion system at GE Aerospace.

Machine Learning Intern - Suvidha Foundation

November 2023-December 2023

Internship

• Developed machine learning models for predictive analytics and pattern recognition.
• Assisted in data preprocessing and model optimization.
• Implemented machine learning algorithms using Python and TensorFlow/PyTorch.
• Evaluated model performance and communicated findings to stakeholders.
• Contributed to model deployment and stayed updated on ML advancements.