Open Source Projects
Yogananda Thotakara
Software Engineering Graduate (Sep 2025)
Summary
Innovative software developer with a proven track record at Academic Projects, specializing in advanced topic modeling. Expert in Java and NLP, I engineered a custom BERTopic algorithm that significantly enhanced semantic accuracy and speed. Proficient in Agile methodologies and Git, I excel in collaborative environments, driving impactful results through effective problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Software Development
Academic Projects - Topic Modelling
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Designed and implemented a custom Java-based BERTopic algorithm, enhancing a topic modeling pipeline by replacing LDA to improve semantic accuracy and speed.
- Integrated Python-based concepts (transformer embeddings, c-TF-IDF) into Java without external API dependencies to ensure full system compatibility.
- Conducted benchmarking and coherence evaluations, demonstrating improved topic quality and performance over the traditional LDA model.
Software Developer
Academic Projects - Simple Web Browser
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed a custom web browser in C# using .NET Core and Windows Forms, handling raw HTTP requests and responses.
- Implemented key features: home page, history, favorites, and bulk download with status and byte tracking.
- Designed a clean, accessible GUI with navigation, error handling (200, 400, 403, 404), and cross-platform compatibility.
Team Lead
Academic Projects - Document Usage Analytics Tool
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Led the development of a Python-based application to analyze large-scale user tracking data from the document publishing platform issuu.com.
- Parsed and processed structured JSON log data containing user behavior insights such as browser usage, document views, and traffic source paths.
- Delivered user-friendly data summaries and visual insights on document usage patterns, enabling meaningful interpretation of anonymized web activity data.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Sreenivasa Institute of Technology And Management
Andhra Pradesh, India04-2023
Skills
Software development
Object-oriented programming
API integration
Agile development methodologies
NET development
Git proficiency
Application of DevOps methodologies
Interests
Travel & Cultural Exploration
Hiking & Nature Trails
Exploring Global Cuisines
Timeline
Software Development
Academic Projects - Topic Modelling
01.2025 - 04.2025
Software Developer
Academic Projects - Simple Web Browser
09.2024 - 11.2024
Team Lead
Academic Projects - Document Usage Analytics Tool
09.2024 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Heriot Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Sreenivasa Institute of Technology And Management