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Recent Projects
FactorLab is a reproducible, cross-asset factor research platform I'm building to keep signal testing honest. It includes versioned data ingestion, a monthly returns foundation, and a growing factor library (Trend / XsMom / LowVol) with leakage defenses like lookahead guards, alignment checks, and tests. I'm also using Celery to handle the heavier workloads—things like ingestion backfills, factor recomputes, and batch research runs—so the system can scale without turning into a mess. Next up is constraint-aware portfolio construction, transaction-cost backtesting, and an experiments + UI layer so it feels like a real research terminal.
FactorLab — Cross-Asset Factor Research & Backtesting Engine
An end-to-end model that forecasts F1 qualifying outcomes using live session data paired with multi-season historical performance. The system blends real-time telemetry, track conditions, team pace, tire behavior, and driver form to generate ranking predictions that update as qualifying unfolds.
F1Predict — Real-Time F1 Qualifying Prediction Engine
A sleek, minimalist personal portfolio website designed to present my projects and technical background through an interactive grid-based interface. Built with React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, it blends clean digital minimalism with a calming natural palette.
Interactive Portfolio Website – Minimalist Personal Branding Platform
A fully 3D interactive web portfolio built using Three.js and Blender, blending responsive holographic animations with immersive design. Visitors can explore my projects in a dynamic 3D space while interacting with draggable code elements.
3D-Interactive Personal Portfolio Website
An intelligent EV recommendation engine that personalizes car suggestions based on cost, range, and charging preferences. By combining machine learning (KMeans clustering) with an interactive Streamlit dashboard, EVision simplifies the electric vehicle selection process.
EVision – Personalized Electric Vehicle Recommendation System
Work Experience
Quantitative Research Team Member
- •Selected from a competitive applicant pool to join a 3-person research cohort conducting a 12+ week quantitative study on systematic options-based trading strategies
- •Reproduced and backtested an academic options framework across multi-year historical datasets, analyzing return distributions, maximum drawdown, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance metrics
- •Designed and implemented structured backtesting pipelines in a collaborative GitHub environment, iterating through multiple parameter configurations to evaluate robustness and stability
- •Applied statistical analysis to assess performance sensitivity under varying market conditions and stress scenarios
- •Delivered a formal research paper and final presentation summarizing methodology, implementation process, empirical findings, and strategic implications
STEM / STEAM Instructor
- •Delivered hands-on STEM/STEAM instruction to students through project-based learning sessions
- •Led small-group classes of up to 10 students per session, adapting instruction to varying skill levels and learning styles
- •Explained problem-solving and technical concepts in clear, age-appropriate ways to strengthen comprehension and engagement
- •Managed end-to-end session execution including preparation, materials coordination, pacing, and classroom organization
- •Fostered a structured and supportive learning environment that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and active participation
Web Development Intern
- •Implemented responsive static and dynamic web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first design
- •Assisted in developing custom web applications with backend database integration, APIs, and CMS tools to enable features like user/login forms and dashboards
- •Contributed to e-commerce projects by setting up product catalogs, integrating payment gateway functionality, and optimizing UI/UX for better user engagement
- •Participated in quality assurance testing, identified and resolved bugs, optimized page load performance, and ensured live sites matched design mockups
- •Supported deployment and hosting activities with server setup, domain & hosting configuration, and ensured smooth launch of client sites
- •Collaborated with senior developers/designers to maintain project documentation, refine design wireframes into working components, and adapt code based on feedback
Client Engagement and Operational Workflow Optimization Specialist
- •Earned Associate of the Month recognition multiple times as the sole recipient for consistently exceeding performance standards, initiative, and leadership
- •Quickly learned all operational functions including register systems, inventory flow, floor planning, marketing, markdowns and resolving tech issues
- •Took on manager-level responsibilities such as helping with opening/closing procedures and training new hires
- •Drove high conversion rates for the brand's exclusive membership program by executing strategic marketing and personalized engagement
- •Curated visually compelling retail displays aligned with corporate branding to enhance customer engagement and sales
- •Consistently exceeded customer service expectations, fostering a professional atmosphere that strengthened brand loyalty
About Me
Hi, I'm Hitayu Parikh. I'm a student at Rutgers University studying Data Science (Computer Science track) and Business Administration on the side. I’m fascinated by how data, strategy, and risk shape decisions in high-pressure environments. I enjoy building systems that turn uncertainty into structured insight and measurable performance.
I’m a big Formula 1 fan, and I follow tennis closely. I love the intensity, the strategy, and how small moments can shift everything. Watching how teams and athletes prepare, adapt, and compete has shaped the way I think about focus, discipline, and growth.
Outside of school and projects, I train for long-distance races. Running keeps me grounded and reminds me that progress comes from consistency. I’m always excited to learn, build, and connect with people who care about getting better every day.