Sarthak Acharekar

Data Scientist and Software Engineer crafting intelligent solutions using cutting-edge AI

About Me

As a Data Science master's student at UMass Dartmouth, I'm driven by a passion for Machine Learning, Computational methodologies, and Software Engineering. With sharp proficiency in Python and an arsenal of data science tools, I thrive in crafting machine learning models, performing deep data analyses, building statistical frameworks, and developing robust software solutions. My journey has been shaped by leadership roles, collaborative team dynamics, and a dedication to mentoring peers in technical subjects. I bridge the gap between data science and software engineering, ensuring that analytical insights translate into scalable, production-ready applications. I'm particularly passionate about leveraging data science and software engineering to tackle pressing social issues, where innovation meets impact, and I aspire to work on transformative projects at this powerful intersection.

UMass Dartmouth

Master of Science: Data Science

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, USA

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Technology: ECE

University of Mumbai

Mumbai, India

Tech Stack

python
javascript
react
nodejs
tensorflow
pytorch
postgresql
mysql
mongodb
aws
git
r
c
pandas
numpy
opencv
python
javascript
react
nodejs
tensorflow
pytorch
postgresql
mysql
mongodb
aws
git
r
c
pandas
numpy
opencv

Experience

Software Engineering Intern

Trial & Error, Inc

Boston, USA

06/2025 – Present

  • Built AI-powered material catalog system using React, FastAPI, and GPT-image-1 generation, achieving 2400% efficiency gain (20→480+ images/hour) for design workflows
  • Developed full-stack web application with intelligent prompt enhancement, cloud storage (Cloudflare R2), and RESTful APIs, centralizing 1000+ scattered design assets
  • Implemented modern React UI with framer-motion animations, PostgreSQL backend, OAuth2 authentication, and automated image processing pipelines
  • Integrated a notification and workflow system for email and push communications using Knock

Data Analyst

Abel Software & Consultants

Mumbai, India

12/2022 – 06/2024

  • Revamped slow-running SQL queries through B-tree indexing, query caching, and CTEs, which decreased query execution time by 60% and accelerated real-time analytics reporting
  • Streamlined critical data pipelines by employing EXPLAIN ANALYZE to identify and rectify the three biggest causes of query slowdown, contributing to a 50% improvement in overall system responsiveness
  • Designed and implemented a data-driven approach to evaluate marketing campaign performance using Python, improving marketing ROI by 12% by optimizing ad spend allocation

Website Development Intern

Corizo

Mumbai, India

03/2022 – 05/2022

  • Piloted A/B testing on product pages, which enhanced the user experience of the e-commerce platform, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement and a 15% growth in sales
  • Collaborated on front-end development process improvements using React.js and Figma, empowering the team to deploy an average of 3 error-free features monthly, boosting user engagement

Featured Projects

Neural Mint

Agentic AI finance system with autonomous transaction processing agents for anomaly detection and fraud prevention

Automatic Paper Correction Engine

AI-driven paper evaluation using BERT and NLP, improving writing quality by 40% and integrated into university curriculum

Deep Vision

CNN-based ocular disease detection system achieving 92% accuracy in classifying retinal conditions using ResNet50

Image-2-Caption

Empowering visually impaired individuals with AI-generated captions and themed descriptions for images and videos. Transforming visual content into rich, accessible narratives through advanced machine learning.

VibeMatch

Discover live events tailored to your music taste. Connect your Spotify account to find concerts and shows featuring your favorite artists in your area.