Dhruthi Prakash

About Dhruthi Prakash

Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and strategic thinking in roles focused on product strategy and business analysis to drive innovation and enhance market competitiveness.As a dedicated professional with a Master\'s in Engineering Management and a Bachelor\'s in Information Science, I possess a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills. My experience as a Systems Engineer and Application Development Analyst has equipped me with a strong foundation in project management, data analysis, and team collaboration. I have successfully led teams in optimizing processes and enhancing product functionality, resulting in measurable improvements in efficiency and client satisfaction. I am particularly proud of my ability to connect with diverse audiences, whether through organizing impactful events or creating engaging content across multiple platforms. I am eager to contribute my skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and communication to drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic work environments.Successfully constructed UI components using the React framework, improving data rendering efficiency by 25%.Systematized project-related tasks, resulting in an 18% reduction in manual efforts and streamlining team workflows.Spearheaded team mentorship initiatives, enhancing junior members\' technical skills by 30% through focused training sessions.Developed SQL queries that improved data integrity and reduced data reconciliation time by 20%.Facilitated sprint planning as a scrum master, leading to a 30% increase in sprint efficiency and team productivity.Organized multiple hackathons, fostering collaboration and innovation within the ISE department at DSCE.Conducted a tech workshop for students, significantly enhancing their understanding of emerging technologies.Emceed various events at inter-college festivals, honing my public speaking and communication skills.Led a team to analyze placement ratios, implementing strategic improvements that boosted pre-final year student placement rates.Participated in significant projects involving machine learning and big data analytics, achieving a 30% improvement in data processing speed.

Experience

1. Graduate Teaching Assistant

   Duke University Pratt School Of Engineering

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Support instruction on intellectual property and business law topics, including patents and trademarks. • Guide and mentor students in applying legal principles to real-world cases and assignments. • Assist faculty with course materials, discussions, and assessments, enhancing the learning experience.

Education

• Duke University

  Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Operations Strategy course

• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, BANGALORE

  Bachelor of Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  2015 — 2019