Entrepreneur
India
- Current
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- R&D Engineer at Aspiring Minds
- Past
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- Founder at Kroomsa
- Analyst at Grail Research
- Founder at Precimark
- Summer Researcher at Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Research Intern at National Center for Biological Sciences
- Founder at NaramCheez
- Summer Research Fellow at Indian Instritue of Science
- Education
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- Delhi College of Engineering
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Paras Chopra’s Summary
- Founded 3 startups in the past: Kroomsa (http://kroomsa.com/), Precimark (http://precimark.com/) and NaramCheez
- Completed Bachelor of Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering in 2008 with 83% marks and stood 1st in the department
- Capabilities include web programming, algorithm development, entrepreneurial initiatives and academic research
- Published 3 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals
- Was selected for numerous international and national fellowships and scholarships during undergraduate studies
Check out http://www.paraschopra.com/resume/ for more details.
Paras Chopra’s Specialties:
web application programming, computational biology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, entrepreneurship
Paras Chopra’s Experience
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R&D Engineer
Aspiring Minds
(Education Management industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
My job is to analyze and devise Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms for enabling accurate large scale assessment via standardized Computer Adaptive Tests. Techniques used include Bayesian inference, active learning, non-linear optimization and various classification, data mining and predictive analytics methods.
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Founder
Kroomsa
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — June 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Leading a team of six people, I am successfully managing Kroomsa which helps Indian bands promote their music on the web. A win-win model has been created as the revenue generated through the website is shared between the artist/band, Kroomsa and an NGO.
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Analyst
Grail Research
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Research industry)
July 2008 — October 2008 (4 months)
I was part of the Life Sciences group in Grail Research. As an Analyst, my job responsibility was to tackle a business research problem and come up with relevant data and insights through primary and secondary research
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Founder
Precimark
(Internet industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
I conceived the idea of using social networks to target online marketing precisely. After assembling a team of four, I started working on this concept. Due to some issues, we had to close the shop soon. However, Precimark was a great learning experience for me on social interaction and leadership.
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Summer Researcher
Jawaharlal Nehru University
(Research industry)
May 2007 — July 2007 (3 months)
Under guidance of Dr. Ram Ramaswamy, modeled the phenomenon involving synchronization of flashes in a group of fireflies (of a select species). Specifically, implemented Mirollo and Strogatz model, verified it and later expanded it to include spatial considerations.
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Research Intern
National Center for Biological Sciences
(Research industry)
December 2006 — January 2007 (2 months)
Working under Dr. Mukund Thattai at National Center for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, developed a web based tool for predicting subclasses of proteins (belonging to a specific protein family) based on its amino acid sequence only.
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Founder
NaramCheez
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years )
I develop desktop and web-based software and release them as freeware through my company. I also occasionally do custom software design and development (particularly in Artificial Intelligence domain.)
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Summer Research Fellow
Indian Instritue of Science
(Research industry)
June 2006 — July 2006 (2 months)
Under guidance of Prof. V. Nanjundiah and Prof. S. Mahadevan in Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics department of IISc, Bangalore, developed a quantitative model for the regulation of the bgl operon in E. coli. The prestigious summer research fellowship was awarded by the Indian Academy of Sciences.
Paras Chopra’s Education
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Delhi College of Engineering
BE , Biotechnology , 2004 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Conference(s) Participated
1. BioHorizon 2006, A National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at IIT-Delhi.
2. Participated ASES Singapore summit 2005 on entrepreneurship as a member of the Indian delegation.
Additional Information
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Paras Chopra’s Interests:
computational biology, science, philosophy, entrepreneurship, systems biology, classic rock
Paras Chopra’s Groups:
Asia-Pacific Students Entrepreneurship Society
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On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
Online Marketing, Web Analytics, and E-commerce Group -- WebAnalysts.Info -
Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals -
MarketingExperiments Optimization -
IIM IIT FMS ISB XLRI SYM TISS DCE DIT BITS Only -
YOUNG INDIAN ENTREPRENEURS -
ThoseinMedia -
Indian Startups -
Startup Specialists -
Analytic Bridge -
Alumni of Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi -
On-Site Behavioral Targeting (Gedragsmarketing) -
Digital Marketing -
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Behavioral Targeting Standards Consortium -
Machine Learning Connection -
Hacker News -
B2B Conversion Optimization Network -
Consumer Marketing (BtoC) Conversion Optimization Network -
The Indian Startup Fraternity -
Psychometrics in India -
WeboWord Power -
Conversion Optimization / Continuous Improvement
Paras Chopra’s Honors:
Publications (peer reviewed)
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* Paras Chopra and Andreas Bender. Evolved cellular automata for protein secondary structure prediction imitate the determinants for folding observed in nature. In Silico Biol. 7, 0007 (2006).
* Paras Chopra and Akhil Kamma. Engineering Life through Synthetic Biology. In Silico Biol. 6, 0038 (2006).
Achievements
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* Information Technology
1. Established an IT company named NaramCheez in year 2000, at the age of 13.
2. Was interviewed in an Indian IT magazine M@G.NET.
3. Developed PDFProducer, which was featured in a German magazine called PC WELT and PC Quest’s CD.
4. Got 5 star rating by users at Planet Source Code for my tutorials on Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms.
* Business
1. Successfully running NaramCheez since its inception.
2. Business Plan for BioGeeks won first prize at Bioventures, BioHorizon 2006, IIT-Delhi.
Paras Chopra’s Contact Settings
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