Jasmine Kaur Hanjra

Computer Science & Data Science Student at Rutgers University

Passionate about machine learning, deep learning, and data visualization with hands-on experience developing AI applications. Dean's List student with expertise in advanced analytics and statistical modeling to solve real-world problems and deliver measurable results.

About Me

I'm a results-driven senior majoring in Computer Science and Data Science with a minor in Statistics at Rutgers University, graduating May 2026. With a cumulative GPA of 3.49 and consistent Dean's List recognition, I am passionate about leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and data visualization to create innovative solutions.

My interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world problem solving. I enjoy developing AI applications that can make a meaningful impact, particularly in areas like accessibility and communication. Through my coursework in Deep Learning, Statistical Learning, and Bayesian Data Analysis, I've gained a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Data Science

Expected May 2026

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ

Minor: Statistics
Cumulative GPA: 3.49
Honors: Dean's List (Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)

Relevant Coursework:

Deep Learning Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Statistical Learning Bayesian Data Analysis Design & Analysis of Algorithms Principles of Information & Data Management Regression Methods Data Wrangling with R Data Visualization

Leadership & Experience

Board Member

Aug 2024 – May 2025

Rutgers Sikh Student Organization – New Brunswick, NJ

  • Plan and execute campus-wide cultural and service events; expanded event attendance by 25% through targeted outreach
  • Manage budget, logistics, and communications for a diverse student board, strengthening leadership and project management skills

Volunteer Punjabi Language Instructor

Aug 2019 – Present

Khalsa School (Local Community Center)

  • Teach weekly classes on Punjabi language and culture to 15–20 students, developing comprehensive lesson plans and fostering cultural understanding
  • Enhance public speaking and leadership skills through interactive and collaborative teaching methods

Key Club Volunteer

Jun 2018 – Dec 2022

Phillipsburg High School

  • Organized community service initiatives, including food drives and soup kitchen support; contributed 200+ hours of service
  • Coordinated volunteers and developed creative problem solving strategies in fast-paced, team oriented environments

Projects

Sign Language Detection System

Computer Vision CNN TensorFlow

Designed a Convolutional Neural Network with TensorFlow and Keras to recognize American Sign Language hand gestures and translate them to text, achieving 95% accuracy on a validation set. Built data pipelines for image augmentation and preprocessing; deployed the model in a Python web app to enable real-time predictions and improve communication for the hearing-impaired community.

Interactive Data Visualization Dashboard

Tableau Python Pandas

Developed an analytics dashboard in Tableau and Python for a multi-dataset project, allowing users to filter and explore trends dynamically. Automated data collection and cleaning with Pandas scripts; visualizations reduced stakeholders' analysis time by 30% and supported data-driven decision-making.

Database Optimization & Management System

MySQL Database Design Performance Optimization

Refactored a MySQL database schema using normalization techniques, eliminating redundant entries and improving query performance by ~30%. Implemented stored procedures and indexing strategies; collaborated on version control through Git, practicing agile development and code reviews.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java C/C++ SQL R

AI & Machine Learning

TensorFlow PyTorch Keras scikit-learn CNNs Bayesian Inference Regression Analysis

Data & Visualization

NumPy Pandas Tableau Data Wrangling Statistical Modeling Interactive Dashboards

Databases & Tools

MySQL MongoDB Git Linux Jupyter VS Code

Certifications

Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

July 2025

LinkedIn Learning

Prompt Engineering AI Prompting

Google Cloud Foundations

August 2022

LinkedIn Learning

Cloud Computing Google Cloud Platform

Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing

August 2022

LinkedIn Learning

Marketing Strategy SEO Content Writing

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

August 2022

LinkedIn Learning

Emotional Intelligence Leadership

Persuasive Selling

January 2023

LinkedIn Learning

Sales Effectiveness Communication

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow developers and data scientists. Feel free to reach out!

New Brunswick, NJ