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5 PEOPLE WITH PASSION CAN DO BETTER THAN 50 WITH MERE DESIRE
PLC
80%
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
90%
ELECTRONICS
95%
TELECOMMUNICATION
90%
MECHANICAL DESIGN
80%
MACHINE LEARNING
80%
TRAVEL & BOOKS
90%
PUBLIC SPEAKING
75%
DANCE & SPIRITUALITY
80%
I AM
dikshita desai
An Engineer fueled by creativity and throttled on kindness.
Dikshita Desai, a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, hails from the vibrant shores of Goa. Armed with a a Masters Degree in Robotics and Autonomy, and Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, she epitomizes the fusion of knowledge and passion. Her journey isn't just a story of who she is but a testament to what she has become through unwavering determination and the courage to chase her dreams.
A trailblazer in the tech world, Dikshita has left an indelible mark as a leader in various tech communities. She spearheaded the Google Developers Group Goa chapter, earning her the prestigious title of Google's WTM Ambassador for Goa. Additionally, she has taken the reins of Pyladies, WiMLDS (Women in Machine Learning and Data Science), WiDS (Women in Data Science), and Women Who Go chapters in Goa, propelling them to remarkable growth rates, once surpassing 120%.
In 2021, Dikshita made a pivotal life decision, choosing to embark on a new chapter in a foreign land. She received an offer from the renowned Drexel University to pursue her Masters Degree in Robotics and Autonomy. Life in the vibrant city of Philadelphia has bestowed its share of valuable lessons, all of which she has embraced with grace and resilience. As she continues her journey, Dikshita remains determined to emerge as a formidable, independent force in the tech world.
With a background that includes a stint at Tesla, one of the most iconic names in corporate America, as an Engineer for the Vehicle line, Dikshita's experience is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.
Join Dikshita Desai on her relentless quest to push the boundaries of technology and redefine what it means to be a leader in the digital age. Welcome to her world of innovation, empowerment, and boundless possibilities.
jOURNEY
2022
Tesla.Inc
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern for Tesla's Vehicle product line. Worked in the Exteriors and Lighting team for the Charge Port Doors of Tesla Model S3XY & Cybertruck
International Astronomical Congress, Paris
Published a research work for the removal of space debris using swarm cubesat robotics
2023
MS in Robotics & Automation
Has Successfully Graduated with a Masters degree in Robotics & Automation
2020
Machine Learning Intern, Verzeo, Microsoft Training Affiliate Program
Completed a 3-month internship with verzeo (remote).
Women in Data Science at Stanford University Ambassador for Goa 2020
Trained over 150 girls in Data Science for the WiDS 2020 initiative.
Created a fund raiser and fed over 200 daily wage workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Goa lockdown.
2019
Graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Degree
Completed BE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Goa University. The final year project was a convolutional neural network trained to detect exoplanets in space using the data from the Kepler Telescope.
Member of Startup and IT Committee at Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Became the youngest person to enter the startup and IT committee of GCCI (one of the oldest chambers of commerce in India)
Founder at Data Den
Data Den is a startup with the aim to solve complex business problems to provide a smart workflow such that one makes well informed business decisions.
Women in Machine Learning and Data Science
Chapter founder for WiMLDS and educted over 60 girls through ML events.
Chapter founder at Pyladies, Goa
2017
2018
Community Lead at Google Developers Group Goa
As the lead for GDG Goa, I along with my incredibly talented team hosted 40+ tech events for the state. During my tenure of 2 years, the community saw 4X times the usual growth and the ecosystem grew with over 1000+ developers.
Google's Women Techmakers Ambassador for Goa
Grew and raised the women tech makers ecosystem in Goa comprising of 200+ women developers.
Completed Machine Learning Nanodegree
Mentor at Mentorcruise
Programmable Logic Controller Intern
Interned for a month at Protean Knowledge solutions to gain hands-on experience with Industrial PLCs
Interned at Body Speaks Better
Learnt about body language and micro expressions from India's first body language expert Kanan Tandi
2016
Intern at Texas Instruments Analog Lab at PCCE
Learnt, designed and implemented analog circuits with Texas Instruments Analog Lab Kits
Intern at Robokart India
Learnt, designed and implemented various robotics projects using arduinos at Robokart
Campus Ambassador for Quark at K.K Birla Institue of Technology and Science Goa
2015
One of the Youngest Certified Zumba Instructors of India
Certified Zumba Instructor by the creator of zumba himself, Beto Parez at the 2015 Zumba Instructor Certification program at Lalit Ashok Mumbai, India
Participated in Texas Instruments India Analog Campaign
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