Shivam

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94870: Telling Stories With Data

Carnegie Mellon University


About Me


"Code is poetry; Data has stories.
I am a poet and a storyteller."

Namaste! (aka Hello!) 🙏🏻😃

I am Shivam Patel, a second-year graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University pursuing the Master of Information Systems Management program. I am broadly interested in Software Development and am currently looking for related full-time opportunities (starting May 2023).

Throughout my professional journey, I have participated in various real-life software development and data analytics projects. As a result, I have accumulated a diverse range of unique and enriching professional experiences, which have allowed me to grow both personally and technically.

This semester, I am gaining valuable professional experience through two exciting opportunities. Firstly, as a part of my Capstone Project at Carnegie Mellon University, I am working as a Student Software Developer at Tata Consultancy Services. Additionally, I have partnered with Marriott International as a Student Social Media Analyst as a part of Carnegie Mellon University's Measuring Social course. Both roles offer a unique chance to apply my skills and knowledge in real-world settings, and I am thrilled to be involved in such impactful projects.

My academic and professional background is rich and diverse. Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, I completed my Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering (earning a Gold Medal 🥇) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. Additionally, I have undertaken various internship opportunities at NTU Singapore, IIT Bombay, and IIT Gandhinagar during my undergraduate studies.

Before starting my graduate program at Carnegie Mellon University, I worked as a Junior Research Fellow (Software Developer) at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar. Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern as a Data Scientist at Hubble, a tech company based in Adelaide, Australia. These experiences have broadened my horizons, improved my skills, and provided me with valuable insights into the professional world.

To conclude, I am an enthusiastic software developer, a curious data analyst, a programmer, an engineer, and a motivated life-long student trying to make the best out of life! Being a proactive problem solver, I possess excellent interpersonal skills. I believe in the power of diversity and collaboration.

And yes! My inbox 📧 is always open. Let's connect! 🙋🏻‍♂


What I hope to learn?

Through this course, I hope to ...
  • Enhance my data visualization skills to create simple yet efficient visualizations 📈
  • Learn to implement good design practices (including color, layout, choice of visualization, text, orientation, etc.) in the digital format 🎨
  • Gain a strong grip on tools like Tableau, Flourish, and Shorthand 📊
  • Create interactive digital designs that are pleasing to the eyes 👀 and can easily convey the message 💬
  • Develop visualizations customized to the need of the audience 👥👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
  • Critique data visualizations using numerous critique methodologies along with justifying my recommendations and design decisions 📝
  • Incorporate others' critiques and feedback into my visualizations 🖌🖼️
  • Strengthen my presentation skills to constructively communicate 🗣️ my visualizations and persuade the audience.
  • (The above, under a larger umbrella ☂️) Tell stories with data!

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