Shagufta Anjum

Shagufta Anjum

Master of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Full-Stack Development
Applied AI/ML
Large Language Models
Cloud Technologies

Professional Summary

🌟 Hi there! I'm Shagufta, a Computer Science graduate student with a passion for building software and impactful solutions using machine learning. I'm actively seeking Machine Learning, Data Science, and Software Engineering roles starting in May 2025, where I can contribute to solving innovative, challenging problems and continue growing as a professional.

📚 I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), specializing in Machine Learning and Data Science. My coursework includes Applied ML, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, and Large Language Models.

💻 Experience Highlights:

  • At Dell Technologies, I developed a computer vision model for quality inspection and integrated it into real-time manufacturing systems.
  • At GlobalLogic Inc., I built an LLM-powered chatbot and implemented a RAG pipeline to deliver contextually accurate responses.
  • At Cognida.ai, I designed a computer vision system to analyze customer movement in stores, driving insights for product placement.

📊 Research and Projects: I've been focused on building machine learning applications that address real-world challenges. Whether it’s optimizing decision-making in healthcare, crafting intelligent systems for optimizing business operations, or advancing language/vision understanding, I love exploring ways to push the boundaries of AI.

🌱 What I'm Currently Learning:

  • Advanced training techniques for large language models
  • Exploring the intersection of AI and accessibility
  • Designing scalable, data-driven pipelines for real-world systems
  • Experimenting with creative AI applications in art and writing

✨ Beyond Academics: Creativity and curiosity define my approach in life and work. I enjoy blending tech with purpose—designing accessibility-focused software, crafting data-driven stories, and brainstorming innovative ways to tackle everyday problems.

Skills & Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

Large Language Models
Computer Vision
Generative AI
Neural Networks
Fine-tuning
Deep Learning
Reinforcement Learning
MLOps
Hugging Face

Cloud Architecture & MLOps

AWS
GCP
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Git
Jenkins
Airflow
Kafka
Spark
Redis
Vector Databases

Programming

Python
Java
Javascript
TypeScript
SQL
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Keras
Scikit-Learn
Pandas
NumPy
LangChain
LlamaIndex
Gradio

Data Science

Feature Engineering
Dimensionality Reduction
Clustering
Statistical Modeling
Time Series Analysis
Tableau

Web Development

React.js
Next.js
Node.js
Express.js
Tailwind CSS
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Firebase
Spring Boot
Angular
Flask
FastAPI