Riddhima's Portfolio

About Me

As a soon-to-be Computer Science graduate with a strong foundation in machine learning, web development, and creative problem-solving, I am driven to build technology that blends innovation with impact.

My mission is to design intelligent, user-centered solutions—whether through predictive models, responsive websites, or engaging digital experiences—that not only solve real-world problems but also inspire curiosity and growth. With a passion for interdisciplinary learning and a mindset rooted in both entrepreneurship and empathy, I aim to contribute to projects that make tech more accessible, meaningful, and human.

Projects Showcase

Pokémon Type Prediction ML Model

Achieved 89.8% accuracy using a Random Forest Classifier to predict Pokémon types from numeric attributes in a 1000+ instance dataset
Preprocessed and aligned 1,000+ data instances, including label encoding, mean imputation, and filtering 50+ attributes to prepare clean numeric input for ML models
Applied advanced feature reduction by applying heatmaps and backward elimination, improving efficiency with minimal loss in accuracy
Conducted cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning to optimize model performance, reaching a peak accuracy of 86%

Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Supervised/ unsupervised learning

⭐ Solo Project

Lane Detection Software

Collaborated with a team, utilizing an open-source machine learning model and researched dataset
Preprocessed and aligned 1,000+ data instances, then trained and optimized a sequential deep learning model
Tested the trained model on unseen data, evaluated performance metrics, and extracted results
Scheduled biweekly meetings, coordinated availability, and booked meeting spaces to ensure team collaboration

Python, Computer Vision, CNN Machine Learning

⭐ Teamwork

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Portfolio Website

Developed and maintain a user-friendly personal website, garnering over 50 unique visitors monthly
Implemented responsive design principles, resulting in a 30% increase in mobile user engagement
Incorporated light and dark theme options, improving readability by 20%
Visit at https://itzmeppl.github.io/

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub Pages

⭐ Solo Project

Ticket Purchasing System GUI App

Followed SDLC methodologies, UML design and JUnit testing, to ensure 90% of functional requirements were met and defects were minimized
Demonstrated strong project management skills by scheduling meetings, assigning tasks, preparing reports for each SDLC phase, and organizing final documentation

IntelliJ, Java OOP, Java Swing

⭐ Teamwork

Certifications

Standard First Aid with CPR-C Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

WeDesignTech Hackathon Participant

The Ontario Human Rights Code & the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights

Call It Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination & Human Rights

Worker Health and Safety Awareness

HIGH FIVE certification

Professional Experiences

July 2021 - Nov 2024

Senior Sensei

Code Ninjas

Lead developer of Python curriculum, resulting in a 30% increase in student enrollment within six months
Supervise Lego Robotics, 3D Design & Print, and Web Dev. camps, achieving 95% satisfactory parent feedback
Teach students the fundamentals of game development using Javascript and C# improving in students’ understanding of programming concepts
Provided troubleshooting support to students and staff for debugging code and resolving technical issues

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Microsoft Program Management Intern

Microsoft

Acquired certification in Microsoft Technologies and Business, including Azure Fundamentals and AI Business School, following 4 weeks of intensive training, achieving a 100% pass rate
Received mentoring and support from Microsoft employees increasing understanding of their roles by 25%
Developed an AI-powered chatbot during the Microsoft Canada Foundational Skills Hackathon, that enabled users to upload bicycle images to query an SQL database for matching bicycle parts, improving search efficiency and UX

Hi there, I am Riddhima!