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Suraj Kharel

Data Engineer
ML Engineer
Developer

Transforming data into actionable insights through AI, development, and innovation. Building scalable solutions that drive business growth.

About Me

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Motivated IT Professional

I'm a motivated final-year IT student at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, actively seeking opportunities in software development, data science, machine learning, AI, and cloud computing.

As a fast learner and team player, I bring strong communication skills in both English and Finnish, along with a punctual and dedicated approach to every project.

My passion lies in creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems, from building scalable data pipelines to developing intelligent applications that make a difference.

3+
Years Experience
15+
Projects Completed

Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive toolkit for building modern, scalable applications and intelligent data solutions.

Machine Learning & AI

PyTorch

85%

Deep learning model development

Nokia Project
Time Series

Computer Vision

80%

Image processing & analysis

YOLO Detection
OpenCV

OpenCV

75%

Real-time image processing

Video Analysis
Detection

NLP

70%

Text processing & sentiment analysis

Chatbot
Analysis

Scikit-learn

85%

Classical ML algorithms

Prediction
Classification

TensorFlow

75%

Neural network training

CNN Models
RNN

YOLO

70%

Object detection systems

Real-time Detection

Data Analysis

Pandas

90%

Data manipulation & analysis

ETL Pipelines
Analytics

NumPy

85%

Numerical computing

Data Processing
Math Ops

Matplotlib

80%

Data visualization

Dashboards
Reports

Seaborn

75%

Statistical plotting

EDA
Heatmaps

PowerBI

70%

Business intelligence

BI Dashboard
Reports

Statistical Analysis

80%

Hypothesis testing & modeling

A/B Testing
Forecasting

Development

Python

90%

Primary programming language

Backend APIs
ML Scripts

Flask

85%

Web API development

REST APIs
Microservices

Django

80%

Full-stack web development

Web Apps
Admin Panels

JavaScript

75%

Frontend & Node.js development

React Apps
Node APIs

React

70%

Modern frontend development

SPAs
Dashboards

REST APIs

85%

API design & integration

Backend Services
Integrations

Databases & Tools

MySQL

85%

Relational database management

Web Apps
Analytics

PostgreSQL

80%

Advanced SQL & analytics

Data Warehousing
Complex Queries

AWS

75%

Cloud infrastructure & services

Lambda Functions
S3 Storage

Git

85%

Version control & collaboration

All Projects
Team Workflow

SCRUM

80%

Agile project management

Team Projects
Nokia Sprint

Education

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences logo

BSc in Information Technology

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Current

2024–2025

HAMK University of Applied Sciences logo

BSc in Computer Applications

HAMK University of Applied Sciences

Completed

2021–2023

Laurea University of Applied Sciences logo

BSc in Hospitality Management

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Completed

2012–2015

Professional Experience

A track record of delivering impactful solutions across technology, data, and leadership roles.

5 months
Helsinki, Finland
Full-time Contract
Large Enterprise

Software Developer

Nokia Espoo Innovation Garage

Software Development
Feb–Jun 2025

Leading full-stack development on Nokia's innovation platform, delivering AI-powered features and scalable architecture solutions.

Key Achievements

Implemented AI summarization reducing content processing time by 75%

Built data scraping pipeline handling 10K+ daily records

Developed React Native components used by 500+ internal users

Reduced API response time by 40% through optimization

Core Responsibilities

Frontend & backend development with React Native and Node.js

AI integration for content summarization and analysis

Data pipeline development and ETL processes

Cross-functional collaboration in agile environment

#
Technologies & Tools

Frontend

📱React Native

Backend

🟢Node.js
🐍Flask

Programming

🐍Python

AI/ML

🤖AI Integration

Data

🔍Data Scraping

Tools

📦Git

Project Management

📋Trello
4 months
Helsinki, Finland
Project Contract
Medium Enterprise

Summer Project Developer

Cinia Oy

Data Engineering
Sep–Dec 2023

Architected predictive analytics system for telecommunications, integrating multiple data sources for business intelligence.

Key Achievements

Built call volume prediction model with 85% accuracy

Integrated 5+ external APIs for weather and event data

Created interactive dashboards reducing analysis time by 60%

Delivered insights that optimized resource allocation by 25%

Core Responsibilities

Time series forecasting with ARIMA/SARIMA-X models

API integration and data pipeline development

Interactive dashboard creation and data visualization

Statistical analysis and business intelligence reporting

#
Technologies & Tools

Programming

🐍Python

ML/Statistics

📈ARIMA/SARIMA-X

Integration

🔗API Integration

Analytics

📊Data Visualization
⏱️Time Series Analysis

Data Processing

🐼Pandas

Visualization

📈Matplotlib
4 months
Helsinki, Finland
Freelance Contract
Small Business

Mobile App Developer

COOL Finland Oy

App Development
Aug–Nov 2022

Developed enterprise mobile applications focusing on user experience and business process automation.

Key Achievements

Delivered 3 mobile apps serving 200+ business users

Improved workflow efficiency by 50% through automation

Reduced manual data entry by 80% with smart forms

Achieved 95% user satisfaction in feedback surveys

Core Responsibilities

Mobile application development using Microsoft Power Apps

User experience design and interface optimization

Business process analysis and automation solutions

Client consultation and requirements gathering

#
Technologies & Tools

Low-Code Platform

Microsoft Power Apps

Automation

🔄Power Automate

Data Storage

📚SharePoint

Design

🎨UX Design

Analysis

📋Business Analysis
5 years
Helsinki, Finland
Full-time
Medium Business

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Ravintola Factory, Kamppi

Management
2015–2020

Led high-volume kitchen operations in Helsinki's busiest district, managing teams and optimizing processes.

Key Achievements

Managed kitchen serving 500+ customers daily

Reduced food waste by 30% through inventory optimization

Improved team productivity by 25% with process improvements

Maintained 95% food safety compliance rating

Led team of 12 kitchen staff across multiple shifts

Core Responsibilities

Daily kitchen operations and workflow management

Team leadership and staff development

Quality control and food safety compliance

Inventory management and cost optimization

Cross-functional coordination with front-of-house teams

#
Technologies & Tools

Management

👥Team Leadership

Operations

⚙️Operations Management

Quality

Quality Control

Efficiency

🔄Process Optimization

Systems

📦Inventory Systems

Compliance

🛡️Food Safety
5+
Years Total Experience
10+
Technologies Mastered
4
Companies & Projects

Featured Projects

A showcase of my technical expertise and problem-solving abilities across various domains.

Testing

Web Testing Automation

Automated e-commerce platform testing using Robot Framework and Selenium

Robot Framework
Selenium
Python
Jenkins
Docker
Web Development

Election Machine

Server programming project for elections with Java and JSP

Java
JSP
MySQL
Apache Tomcat
Bootstrap
Full Stack

Coliving Website

Booking system with authentication and user management

PHP
JavaScript
MySQL
Bootstrap
PayPal API

Certifications

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

Amazon Web Services

September 2023

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