Yugant Jha

CS @ UT Dallas | Sophomore Year | Collegium V Honors

About Me

Hi! I'm Yugant Jha — a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas, and a member of the Collegium V Honors Program. I’m deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and machine learning, and I'm currently building my foundation in mathematics, algorithms, and data science.

I work as a Student Assistant at the University Housing Office, where I manage front desk operations, support administrative tasks, and help streamline communication with students and parents. This role has strengthened my problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

I’m excited to grow through academic projects, research opportunities, and industry experience that align with my long-term goal of working in the AI/ML space.

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

August 2024 - May 2028

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science

Activities and societies: Collegium V Honors

Dean's List - Fall 2024

Experience

AI & Automation Extern, Outamation + Extern

Extern | Part-time

July 2025 to Present | 1 month

Remote

As an extern, I’m involved in AI model testing, data extraction, and building AI-powered search pipelines. I focus on improving document processing automation to reduce manual effort and enhance information retrieval. This role is helping me develop real-world skills in AI development, workflow automation, and solving challenges with global industry impact.

Student Assistant - University Housing Office

The University of Texas at Dallas | Part-time

December 2024 to Present | 8 months

Richardson, Texas, United States | On-site

As a Student Assistant in the University Housing Office at the University of Texas at Dallas, I provide front desk support, assist with administrative tasks, and handle incoming calls to address inquiries and resolve doubts from students and parents. My responsibilities include managing housing-related documentation, coordinating communications, and supporting events or activities.

Licenses & Certifications

Machine Learning with Python

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Issued by IBM | July 2025

Credential ID: 1PJ6D4A6ECJ6

Microsoft Python Programming Fundamentals

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Issued by Microsoft | June 2025

Credential ID: N6J629RDEO5E

Core Skills

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Python

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C++

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SQL

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NumPy

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Pandas

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Matplotlib

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Scikit Learn

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HTML

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Java

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CSS

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JavaScript

Projects

Stock Price Forecast Project

Developed a full-stack web application that forecasts stock prices using an XGBoost Regressor machine learning model. Implemented a responsive interface allowing users to search stock symbols and view real-time prices, historical data, and 7-day forecasts. Built the backend with FastAPI to integrate financial data from Yahoo Finance and Finnhub APIs, while storing forecast results in a Supabase database. Designed the frontend with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including auto-suggestions and recently viewed stocks.

Honors & Awards

Krish Prabhu Opportunity Fund for the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship

Issued by Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science | May 2025

Associated with The University of Texas at Dallas

Fall 2024 Dean's List

Issued Feburary 2025

Associated with The University of Texas at Dallas

Academic Excellence Scholar

Issued by The University of Texas at Dallas | August 2024

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