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Pragya Priyadarshini

@pragyapriyadarshini

Software Engineer II at Microsoft who integrated GEPA prompt optimization into production services and improved production readiness.

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At Microsoft, I integrated the GEPA prompt-optimization framework into production service patterns, connecting offline evaluation workflows with shared components and adding test coverage, telemetry, and reporting for production readiness.

I also modernized a production configuration SDK integration by redesigning its Python-to-native interface for a newer SDK while preserving existing consumers and enabling modern authentication and sovereign-cloud support. During live-site rotations, I diagnosed production issues across services and configurations and coordinated cross-team resolution.

Earlier at Automatic Data Processing (ADP), I built and maintained backend APIs and data-intensive application features, and worked with clients, Sales, and implementation teams to turn business and data constraints into software changes. At Tata Power, I managed information systems for three hydro power plants and used business intelligence and KPI analysis to reduce costs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NC

Teaching Fellow, Business Analyst, Research Assistant & TA

NYU Stern / NYU CS

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Mentored students in C++ and advanced data analytics, supporting work involving Python, SQL, Hadoop, Spark, ETL, data modeling, and visualization.

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Lead Engineer / Business Data Analyst

Tata Power

Jul 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 5 months)

Managed information systems for three hydro power plants with 447 MW combined capacity and led an operations organization of approximately 40 members. Used business intelligence and KPI analysis to reduce costs by approximately $40K and automated operational reporting.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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New York University

Master of Science, Information Systems

2018 - 2019

Grade: 3.59/4.0

M.S. in Information Systems from New York University, completed with a CGPA of 3.59/4.0.

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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

2010 - 2014

Grade: 9.06/10

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, completed with a CGPA of 9.06/10.

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