Joshna Kurra

Hi, I'm Joshna.

About Me

I'm a Master's student in Data Science with a Computer Science background, focused on transforming data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. While I enjoyed building software applications during my undergraduate years, I pivoted to Data Science because I'm passionate about extracting meaningful patterns from data and communicating those findings effectively—whether to technical teams or business stakeholders.

My experience spans machine learning, data analysis and visualization, and AI application development. I'm particularly drawn to projects where domain expertise meets advanced analytics—building intelligent systems that don't just process data, but understand context and deliver real value. Last semester, I worked with an Instacart dataset of 3M+ orders to extract targeted product recommendations through customer segmentation and Market Basket Analysis.

I'm actively seeking opportunities to work at the intersection of data analysis, AI applications, and domain-specific problem-solving. I thrive in collaborative environments where continuous learning is valued and where I can contribute to building smarter, data-driven solutions.

Skills

Python
Python
SQL
SQL
JavaScript
JavaScript
React
React
Flask
Flask
SAS
SAS
Langchain
Langchain
Chroma
Chroma
AWS
AWS
Git
Git
Tableau
Tableau
Salesforce
Salesforce

Education

Master of Science in Data Science

University of Kentucky

Expected December 2025

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Honors: University Scholars Program

Relevant Coursework: Data Mining, Introduction to SAS, Linear Regression

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Kentucky

August 2021 - December 2024

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Honors: Scholars in Engineering and Management (SEAM), Dean's List

Relevant Coursework: Intro to AI, Intro to Machine Learning, Intermediate Databases

Experience

Student Researcher

FABRIC

Jan 2024 - Present

Technologies: Langchain, Python, Flask, Ollama, Chroma, REST APIs, jupyter-notebooks

  • Developed LLM-powered QA tool using Retrieval Augmented Generation(RAG) to streamline user inquiries
  • Resolving user issues weekly as part of the User Support Team, ensuring smooth onboarding
  • Maintaining a teaching-materials repository with 10+ networking experiments used in university courses

Junior Analyst Intern

Coastal

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

Technologies: Salesforce, Tableau

  • Built a Salesforce Service Cloud solution and presented it to Directors and Managers in a consulting simulation
  • Initiated automation of user-friendly features within our group's solution
  • Collaborated on UAT test scripts and user training documentation for a client project

Projects

FABRIC Q&A Tool

Developed LLM-powered QA tool using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to streamline user inquiries.

Technologies:

Langchain, Python, Flask, Ollama, Chroma, REST APIs

View the tool in production

FABRIC Agents powered with MCP servers

In Progress

Building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers API-driven agents to automate FABRIC resource management.

Technologies:

MCP, Python, AI applications using Claude

Market Basket Analysis (MBA) on Segmented Customer Base

Segmented customers in the Instacart dataset and implemented Market Basket Analysis to deliver targeted product recommendations.

Technologies:

scikit-learn, pandas, mlxtend, AWS, sentence-transformers, matplotlib

View on GitHub

30 Day Chart Challenge

Completed LinkedIn-based visualization challenge, creating unique data visualizations over 30 days to explore diverse visualization techniques and storytelling approaches.

Technologies:

Python, matplotlib, Tableau

View on GitHub

Leadership

  • Teaching Assistant for CS215 (Introduction to Program Design, Abstraction and Problem Solving)
    Jan - May 2025
  • UK Engineering Peer Mentor
    2022 - 2025
  • UK Engineering Ambassador
    2022 - 2024
  • Association of Computing Machinery for Women, Treasurer
    2023 - 2024
  • Society of Women Engineers, PR Co-chair, Leaders & Learners Co-chair
    2021 - 2023

Awards

  • 🏆Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer award (2025)
  • 🏆PEARC Data Science Workshop (3rd place)
  • 🏆FABRIC Demo Night (2nd place)
  • 🏆WRD writing award (1st place)

Certifications

  • 📜AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • 📜SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programmer
  • 📜Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • 📜Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant

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