Aarya Dani
AND321@pitt.edu | linkedin.com/in/aarya-dani | https://aaryadani.github.io/
University of Pittsburgh - Frederick Honors Program, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, August 2023 – Present
Minors in Industrial Engineering, Economics, and Chemistry
Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Product Design I, Engineering Analysis
May 2025 – August 2025
• Supported vaccine manufacturing by troubleshooting operational issues, ensuring GMP compliance.
• Led deviation investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drove process improvements using Lean Six Sigma, enhancing yield and reducing cycle times.
June 2024 – August 2024
• Collaborated with Quality & Compliance team to develop a data dictionary for over 40 unique drug products.
• Converted over 15,000 source files using an automated R script, improving build time by over 50%.
• Refactored and tested R code to support commercially launched products and improve performance.
February 2024 – May 2024
• Conducted experiments for cell culture, immunolabeling, fluorescence imaging, and image processing.
• Used FlexCell to observe biochemical changes, cell migration, and signaling under fluid shear load in vitro.
• Managed and analyzed patient heart condition data, categorizing over 200 cases based on medical history.
August 2023 – Present
• Coordinated 15+ events providing research opportunities and professional development for undergraduate students
August 2024 – Present
• Provided feedback for several professional development events, ensuring collaboration between members
August 2024 – Present
• Led events with 100+ members while mentoring peers, fostering leadership, collaboration, and professional growth
YOLO Object Detection Project | Python
October 2024 – Present
• Developed a real-time object detection system using the YOLO model, detecting over 40 types of objects with accuracy and efficiency
First Year Engineering Conference
January 2024 – April 2024
• Authored and delivered a scholarly paper in collaboration with two fellow students, elucidating the application of artificial intelligence within the realm of waste management, with a specific focus on enhancing sustainability practices
Engineering Sustainability Project | C++
March 2024 – April 2024
• Developed a program featuring quiz-based learning on paper topics, a user-authenticated sustainability game, and an interactive explanation of neural network operations
Systems & Applications: C++, MATLAB, R, Hugo, Jira, BitBucket, Terminal, ASPEN, Microsoft Office
Laboratory Skills: ELISA, Western Blotting, Southern Blotting, Gram Staining & Cloning, Mammalian Cell Culture, CRISPR gene editing, 3-D Printing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Fluorescence Microscopy
Laboratory Certifications: OSHA, CPR, CITI Program, SAChE Certificate Program