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Arpita Thokal

@arpitathokal

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I build AI and data solutions that strengthen digital security and reliable data workflows.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for data-driven roles focused on technological innovation and security, where I can build reliable solutions, strengthen data workflows, and adapt systems to evolving threats.

I'm currently building advanced security frameworks at PRAEFERRE to protect digital infrastructure and sensitive data.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business continuity and continuously improve security protocols as threats evolve.

At Open Consulting, I built FastAPI microservices for data workflows, production-ready Docker Compose environments, and secure NGINX routing with HTTPS, DNS, custom domains, and SSL certificates.

My foundation includes software engineering at Syngenta Group, an MSc in Data Science from the University of Hertfordshire, and a BTech in Computer Science. I bring Python-based data handling, machine learning, visualisation, version control, and data-cleaning experience to data-driven work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Software Engineer

Current

PRAEFERRE

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

• Developed advanced security frameworks to protect digital infrastructure and sensitive data.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless business continuity.
• Engaged in continuous improvement of security protocols to adapt to evolving threats.

Security Frameworks Security Protocols

Data Engineer

Open Consulting

Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 (2 months)

• Building FastAPI microservices for data workflows
• Creating production-ready Docker setups with Docker Compose
• Configuring NGINX for secure routing and HTTPS
• Setting up DNS, custom domains, and real SSL certificates
• Testing and validating API deployments end-to-end
• Working on Linux servers using SSH and VS Code Remote
• Understanding end-to-end data flow across API, routing, and backend

Software Engineer

Syngenta Group

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

Worked as Software Engineer at Syngenta Group.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Hertfordshire

Master's degree, Data Science

2024 - 2025

Studied core DS foundations (linear algebra, calculus, probability) and applied topics including ML/NNs, data mining, data handling & visualisation using Python, and industry-style workflows (version control, coding best practices, preprocessing, cleaning).

University of Hertfordshire

Master of Science, Data Science

2024 - 2025

Pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, covering core foundations and applied topics including machine learning, data mining, and data visualization using Python.