# Aashish Dhungana,Ph.D

> SENIOR DATA ENGINEER | RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Location: Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/aashishdhunganaphd

I am an innovative, challenge-driven, and self-motivated person equipped with hands-on experience in software engineering, project management,  operations research, and machine learning. 
            

Skills 
Programming/Scripting Skills: Java, Python, C#, SQL, MATLAB, React-redux, Flask.
Database Skills: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate
Applications: Databricks, Snowflake, Airbyte, Salesforce, Git, Selenium, Cypress, Jasper Reports, Jira, TFS, Microsoft Office, Hadoop, Jupyter
Technical Skills:  ETL, Research and Development, Machine Learning, Web/Desktop Applications, Software Testing, SDLC, Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability, Full Stack Development.
Operating System: Linux, Windows, Mac
Language skills:  Fluent in Nepali, English, and Hindi
Other Skills: Analysis and Problem-Solving, Communications, Project Management and Organization, Leadership, Creativity, Proactive, Adaptability, Quick Learner, HIPPA, and Claims Processing, AWS

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Abacus Insights
Jan 2024 – Present

### Software Engineer II @ Abacus Insights
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | United States

### Software Implementation Programmer @ Comprehensive Healthcare Systems
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Edison, New Jersey, United States

### Graduate Research Assistant @ Virginia Commonwealth University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | Richmond, Virginia Area
-	Proposed a dynamic programming based optimal charging skip algorithm in mobile social networks where smart phone users are able to skip traditional cable-based charging by utilizing the excess energy from its peers.
-	Devised and formulated an optimal stopping theory model for optimal content routing protocol in mobile opportunistic networks where nodes are provided energy as incentives to relay the content.
-	Analyzed several techniques for optimal energy distribution in the network and proposed optimal energy balancing protocols for homogeneous and heterogeneous mobile networks.
-       Provide mentorship to undergraduate students with their assignments and projects pertaining to Algorithm Analysis and Advanced Data Structures, as well as Computer Architecture courses

### Software Engineer @ COTIVITI NEPAL (formerly Verscend Nepal)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Nepal
- Headed the team of software engineers in improving product functionality and extending performance
- Led the development and implementation of detailed and well-structured test plans and cases for unit and integration testing
 - Fulfilled various tasks, such as monitoring, managing, and providing internal support for application usage 
- Earned recognition for leading the team; planning and proposing improvements for the application; and facilitating regular meetings in various tutorial sessions for internal users

### Associate Software Engineer @ COTIVITI NEPAL (formerly Verscend Nepal)
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Nepal
- Managed Oracle and SQL databases, complex query optimization, and front-end development with JSF, shell, and Python scripting for back-end monitoring and data import scheduling
 - Effectively handle full stack development including Java Server Faces (JSF) and JavaScript for front-end, shell, and Python scripting for backend and Oracle database 
- Brought key efforts in reducing import process time by over 80% through design and implementation of an enterprise-level web application, such as Auto Import Platform, essential in automating the data import process from a prototype into production application

### Intern @ COTIVITI NEPAL (formerly Verscend Nepal)
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014
- Obtained rapid development and visibility within the company while adapting to time- and resource-constrained project settings in an Agile manner
- Took charge of updating and enhancing current procedural language/standardized query language (PL/SQL) and VBA scripts 
- Improved process automation concept into working prototype in a span of three months in collaboration with four developers in the team, which eventually recognized by the company and awarded as the Best Project for the Year
- Automated Excel-related tasks by writing and enhancing existing Virtual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripts or macros 
- Gained fast-track promotion from Internship to  associate software engineer for displaying exceptional performance and demonstrating ability to learn and master complex concepts quickly


## Education
### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2020

### Bachelor in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering
Kathmandu University (KU)
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014

### Bachelor of Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering
Kathmandu University
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aashishdh
- GitHub: https://github.com/aashish33128

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Last updated: 2026-03-22