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Yash Hooda

AI Engineer & Data Engineer | Building Intelligent Systems | Runner

UTD Computer Science Databricks Certified IBM AI Engineering IBM Data Science Runner · -- mi/wk
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⚡ About Me

I'm a 24-year-old AI & Data Engineer building intelligent systems that solve real-world challenges. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, along with professional certifications in IBM AI Engineering, IBM Data Science, and the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate.

My core expertise lies in Data Engineering with a strong focus on building scalable, efficient data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. I specialize in designing and optimizing end-to-end data pipelines, working extensively with modern data stack technologies including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and distributed data processing systems.

My work experience spans data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and large-scale data transformation, with a focus on performance optimization, reliability, and cost efficiency. I am passionate about enabling data-driven decision-making by building robust data infrastructure that supports analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases.

In addition to my data engineering expertise, I have a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and machine learning. I actively explore applications of AI, including NLP and LLMs, to enhance data workflows and unlock new capabilities within modern data ecosystems. I thrive on building innovative, AI-powered solutions and am continually exploring the frontiers of artificial intelligence and its applications across various industries. My ultimate goal is to harness AI to deliver impactful, real-world solutions that improve lives.

I'm also highly proficient with today's most advanced AI tools, including ChatGPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Grok-3, Microsoft CoPilot, Claude Sonnet 4, Perplexity, DeepSeek R1, and Meta AI Llama 4 Maverick. I actively experiment with these platforms to build smarter, more adaptive systems and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Beyond tech, I live an active and curious life. I'm an avid runner with a love for aviation, astronomy, hiking, sports, and travel. I also enjoy unwinding with Netflix or documentaries, and I value spending time with family and friends. In my free time, I'm often reading about the latest breakthroughs in technology, AI, and the future of intelligent systems.

PySpark Databricks AI Engineer Microsoft Fabric SQL Python ETL/ELT Delta Lake OpenAI API LangChain Streamlit scikit-learn NLP / LLMs Deep Learning Prompt Engineering

🚀 Projects

Here are some of my notable projects:

🤖 HoodaAgents AI Hiring Engine
PythonStreamlitOpenAI APIpdfplumber
An AI-powered hiring engine that analyzes resumes and evaluates candidate fit against job descriptions using LLMs. Features resume PDF parsing, structured intelligence extraction, skill matching, and AI candidate fit analysis with strengths and gaps.
🏃 HoodaRunners Race Planner Agent
Python Google ADK Gemini 2.5 Flash GCP Agent Runtime agents-cli
Personalized marathon training + race strategy agent deployed to Google Cloud Agent Runtime. Autonomously fires 6 tools — Riegel race predictor, pace zone calculator, Boulder altitude adjuster (5,400 ft), mile-by-mile race strategy builder, heat model, and weekly training plan generator. Built with Google ADK and Gemini 2.5 Flash.
🌎 ClimatePulse – 55-Year Analytics Pipeline
Pythonpandasscikit-learnmatplotlib
End-to-end Bronze → Silver → Gold pipeline analyzing 55 years (1970–2025) of NOAA daily station data for Houston (IAH) and Newark (EWR). Houston warming: +0.805°F/decade. Winter nighttime: +1.005°F/decade.
🧠 HoodaAgents – GPT-4 AI Assistant
GPT-4LangChainStreamlitTavily
Custom AI agent with conversational memory, live web search via Tavily, and built-in tools like a calculator. Demonstrates end-to-end agentic design, local deployment, and API integration.
🎓 Virtual TA Chatbot
NLPPythonChatbot
Designed and implemented a conversational AI system to assist students with course-related queries. Senior capstone project using natural language processing to understand and respond to student questions in real-time.
🏥 Liver Cancer Prediction
MLPythonFeature Engineering
Built a machine learning model to predict the likelihood of liver cancer using patient health data. Involved feature engineering, data preprocessing, and model selection to enhance prediction accuracy.
🍕 Food Demand Forecasting
MLPythonData Analysis
Data analysis and machine learning models to optimize restaurant demand predictions. Demonstrates applied forecasting in real-world operational settings.
🤖 TogetherAI Agent
Together.aiLLaMA 3.3NLP
AI assistant leveraging Together.ai's API and meta-llama/Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct-Turbo. Integrates advanced NLP capabilities to create a functional agent capable of understanding and responding to user inputs effectively.
📊 IBM AI Engineering Capstone
Deep LearningComputer VisionIBM Watson
Developed and deployed an AI model for image recognition and predictive analytics as part of the IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate capstone.

🏆 Certifications

Professional certifications that reflect my skills in data engineering, AI, and data science.

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

Validates my knowledge of data engineering concepts, ETL pipelines, Delta Lake, and building scalable data solutions on Databricks.

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Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Covers Microsoft Power Platform environment, business value of Power Platform, Capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.

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IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Covers machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and practical AI model development.

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Vanderbilt University AI Prompt Engineering Certificate

Covers Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, trustworthy Generative AI, and ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis.

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IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Demonstrates skills in Python, SQL, data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and applied data science workflows.

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💬 Meet TARS – My AI Assistant

I built a custom AI assistant called TARS using OpenAI's GPT-4. TARS is designed to solve real-world problems through natural conversations. Try it out below!

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🏃 Running Journey

Running has been my passion and a source of discipline and motivation. I've competed in various distances and continue to push my limits. Notable achievements include:

Marathon PR
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Half Marathon PR
1:24:31
2025 Aramco Houston HM
8K PR
29:48
2025 Sugar Land Turkey Trot
5-Mile PR
30:22
2025 Sugar Land Turkey Trot
5K PR
18:15
2025 Women's Quarter Marathon
Currently Training: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon
Last Race: 2026 NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon — 1:27:41

Follow my training journey on my public Strava account: here.

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🏔️ Morning Hike around Lake Monarch – Granby, CO

First solo hike in Arapaho National Forest. Soundtrack: Hans Zimmer – First Step & Day One (Interstellar).

4.07 miDistance
335 ftElevation Gain
1h 18mTime
499Calories
107 bpmAvg HR

Route Map & Stats

Granby Hike Map with stats

3D View

Strava 3D loop

Activity Summary

Strava activity summary

📷 Photo Journal

Dam / lakeside path
Lake + clouds view
River crossing
Lake framed by leaves
Mountains over lake
Forest trail

This hike wasn't just exercise — it was a milestone. Being out there alone reminded me of the power of independence. The silence of the forest, the vastness of the mountains, and the rhythm of my footsteps gave me peace and clarity. Taking this hike solo was my own "first step." Just like in Interstellar, sometimes the journey begins when you step into the unknown — and the views at the end are worth it.

❄️ Snow Album

A collection of my favorite snow moments — because nothing beats a good snowfall.

❄️ Snow Highlight Reel

Rare snowfall in the Lone Star State — Texas doesn't get snow often, but when it does, it's something special.

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Historic February 2026 Nor'easter — New York City
One of the most powerful nor'easters on record, dumping 25–30 inches of snow across New York City in February 2026. These photos were taken during the storm and its aftermath.

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Professional network reconnaissance tools — DNS lookup, WHOIS, ping, traceroute, and HTTP header inspection.

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📬 Contact Info

I'd love to connect! Feel free to reach out to me:

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