Venus Sherathiya
Senior Research Technologist at Northwestern University- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Northwestern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Technologist
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Improving and incorporating new features in GuPPy, a flexible Python toolbox for the analysis of fiber-photometry data with faster computation and better visualization GUI.• Implementing new features and debugging Bento, a tool for organizing, visualizing, and analyzing multimodal neuroscience datasets.
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Research Technologist III
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
• Implemented new features and debugging Bento, a tool for organizing, visualizing, and analyzing multimodal neuroscience datasets.• Conceptualized and implemented GuPPy, a flexible Python toolbox for the analysis of fiber-photometry data with faster computation and better visualization GUI.• Designed and implemented a tool for analyzing eye-blink conditioning behavior data with effective user interface which can handle batch processing of data and helps user to view the analyzed data in a customizable visualization GUI.• Devised and developed a fully automated Python based Spike Sorting algorithm for analysing extracellular voltage data from different brain regions without the need for brain region specific models.• Implemented a fully automated tool for synaptic event detection and extraction which can be applied to variety of data having different signal-to-noise ratio and also compatible with variety of file formats.• Analyzed light sheet microscopy whole brain images using available open source tools and also making changes to the existing tools based on our requirements and nature of our images.• Updated open-source Wavesurfer tool (used for acquiring Electrophysiology data) so that online analysis for measuring some of the parameters like holding current and access resistance can be carried out while acquiring data.• Migrated code-snippets for Fiber Photometry data analysis from MATLAB to Python and also developed new routines to interpret the fluorescence signals along with variety of routines to analyse behavioral data.• Implemented a tool for analysing Persistent Action Potential Firing data to determine various parameters like action potential peak, firing rate, threshold point, Afterhyperpolarization point and Afterdepolarization peak. Show less
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
• Mentored an undergraduate student in her project name ‘WIRELESS POWER TRAIN’ by counselling her in different problems like magnetic coupling between transmitter & receiver side, dimension and materials of coil. • Implemented the ‘SOLAR PANEL BASED INVERTER’ with components like IRF514, A3180 and RB-2412D. • Designed the PCB and simulated the circuit using software Cadence Orcad and MATLAB. • Mentored an undergraduate student in her project name ‘WIRELESS POWER TRAIN’ by counselling her in different problems like magnetic coupling between transmitter & receiver side, dimension and materials of coil. • Implemented the ‘SOLAR PANEL BASED INVERTER’ with components like IRF514, A3180 and RB-2412D. • Designed the PCB and simulated the circuit using software Cadence Orcad and MATLAB.
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Self-Employed
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Writing and Editing
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700 & Above Employee
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Stock Market Analyst
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
• Analyzed and monitored various stocks based on different parameters like P/E ratio, Debt/Equity ratio, Return on Equity to ensure successful investment.• Increased personal portfolio profit at a rate of 12% within a span of 1 year.
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Personal Tutor
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
• Helped students learn concepts of Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, 2D and 3D Vector Mechanics.• Prepared students to understand Math questions; face and handle pressure while solving for India’s toughest Joint Engineering Entrance exam.
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Wanakbori Thermal Power Station
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Kheda, India.
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Maintenance Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
• Analyzed the operation of different systems in Thermal Power Plant like Coal circulation and Flue Gas System, Steam and Water Cycle and Circulating Water System. • Inspected and supervised the operation of Generator and the Excitation System of Generator. • Observed the significance and operation of different types of transformers like Generator Transformer, Station Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer and Interconnected Transformer. • Analyzed the operation of different systems in Thermal Power Plant like Coal circulation and Flue Gas System, Steam and Water Cycle and Circulating Water System. • Inspected and supervised the operation of Generator and the Excitation System of Generator. • Observed the significance and operation of different types of transformers like Generator Transformer, Station Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer and Interconnected Transformer.
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Power Pump
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Manufacturing Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
• Cross-trained manufacturing of different parts of induction motor like rotor, stator and frame. • Commissioned the different parts of induction motor. • Supervised the process of testing of motor. • Cross-trained manufacturing of different parts of induction motor like rotor, stator and frame. • Commissioned the different parts of induction motor. • Supervised the process of testing of motor.
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Education
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New York University
Master of Science (MS), Computer Engineering -
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College , Ahmedabad
B.E. Electrical, Electrical Engineering -
P.V. Modi School , Rajkot
Class 12th, Science Stream -
Saint Mary's School, Rajkot
Class 10th