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Goutham Swaminathan

Data Science | Photography | Cinematography | Public Health

I am a graduate of the University of Rochester, with a BA in data science and minors in computer science and epidemiology. I hope to learn more about the disparities that underlie our health systems and how to best help the communities affected by them. I am a passionate and hard-working data science professional and am excited to use what I learn on my journey to make a positive impact through data-driven research.

This website is a collection of my work and personal projects covering a variety of my interests over the years. Some of these include:

  • photography

  • cinematography

  • graphic design

  • video editing

  • film photography

  • candle-making

  • crocheting

  • magic & cardistry

  • cooking

  • coffee-making

  • 3D modeling

  • CNC milling

  • woodworking

  • interior design

  • laser-cutting

  • web design

  • speedcubing

  • hiking

  • running

  • watching TV

If you’re interested in seeing some of my work, feel free to visit my projects page. If you’re interested in purchasing some of my prints, canvases, or photobooks, feel free to visit my shop. And if you’d like to contact me or support me in any way, visit my contact page.

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  • volunteer work

  • data analysis

  • non-profit work

  • research

  • language learning

My Skills

Data Engineering

  • AI & Machine Learning

    • Large Language Models (LLMs): prompt engineering, context optimization, ChatGPT API, Claude API

    • Generative AI: production-level RAG systems, multimodal AI interfaces, intent recognition, Google Document AI, Google GenAI Evaluation Service

    • Speech and Language AI: Azure STT/TTS, Transliteration, Translation; Google STT/TTS, Translate API

    • NLP techniques: BERT classifier, sentiment analysis, topic modeling

    • Statistics: time series analysis, clustering [k-Means, DBScan], models [linear, logistic, decision trees], classifiers [SVM, Naive Bayes], statistical tests [chi-square, correlation test, ANOVA, t-test]

  • Data Engineering & Platforms

    • ETL/ETL design, data modeling (semantic layers, business logic separation), data warehousing

  • Healthcare & Interoperability

    • FHIR R4/R5, Medplum, Epic, Mirah, ActivTrak, Dialpad

  • Misc.

    • Microsoft Suite, EndNote

Programming Languages:

  • Data Science: R, Python [PyTorch, TensorFlow, PANDAS, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Keras, seaborn]

  • Data Engineering: Snowflake, BigQuery, DBT Core, PostgreSQL

  • Full-Stack: NextJS, TypeScript, React, Node.JS, ESLint, Clerk, Stripe SDK, shadcn/ui, Liveblocks, Vault, Zod, TailwindCSS

  • Cloud Services: GCP, Railway, Heroku, GitHub Codespaces, Azure, Docker

  • Workflow & Orchestration: Dagster, Datadog, Cypress, Jest, CircleCI, Github Actions, Sentry, Docker

  • Dashboards & Visualization: Sigma Computing, RShiny, Streamlit, Gradio, Lovable, Matplotlib

Miscellaneous

  • Adobe Suite

    • Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator (ACA-certified)

  • Makerspace

    • CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing

Publications


Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes in India by Individual Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Clinical Factors

JAMA Network Open · Nov 9, 2020

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Parliamentary Constituency Factsheet for Indicators of Nutrition, Health and Development in India

HCPDS Working Paper Series · Apr 11, 2019

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Sentiment Analysis on Twitter Data Regarding Dental Issues associated with Opioid Consumption

GIDS Senior Design Day · Apr 17, 2023

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  • Refresh Bolivia

    Directing a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working on public heath, infrastructure, and education projects in the peri-urban communities of Cochabamba, Bolivia. To date, we have provided over $100K in funding for the construction and maintenance of a community center, with an adjoining health center, classroom, and garden space.

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  • GOOTH

    Created a YouTube channel (250K+ lifetime views) that serves as collection of my cinematic video work (college v-logs, mini-documentaries, cinematic reels). It contains a catalog of videos documenting my college experience, product collaborations, online film competition submissions, and cinematic cardistry videos.

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  • Language Workouts

    Developing a comprehensive language learning platform with Akshay Swaminathan and Sam Natarajan as founding engineer of Sabaash LLC, with the goal of getting people to conversational fluency as quickly as possible.

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  • My Photography Journey

    A timeline of my various interests in photography, videography, and cinematography. Since getting my first mirrorless camera in 2018, I have had the privilege of growing my physical collection of photo/video equipment and digital collection of passion projects over the years. You can find some of my best work in the gallery and shop, as well as my Instagram. More to come…

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my shop

a place for you to purchase some of my photobooks and prints, in canvas or poster form. Thank you for supporting my work.

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