This repository contains the source code for my personal portfolio website.
The website presents my academic background, technical skills, and hands-on project work with a strong focus on Data Science, Big Data (Apache Spark), and Software Development fundamentals.
The portfolio is designed to provide clear visibility into real work, supported by analysis reports, notebooks, and code repositories rather than just skill listings.
- Name: Payal Rana
- Degree: Bachelor of Computer Applications (Final Year)
- Primary Interests:
- Data Science & Analytics
- Big Data Processing using Apache Spark
- Backend & Web Fundamentals
This portfolio acts as a consolidated view of my learning and applied work during my academic journey.
- Single-page, responsive design
- Smooth scrolling and section-based animations
- Category-based project filtering
- Interactive modals for detailed project and skill views
- Direct access to project documentation (PDFs, notebooks, GitHub repositories)
- Optimized layout for recruiter and technical reviewer experience
- Exploratory Data Analysis on a real-world flight delay dataset
- Designed and solved multiple analytical questions, including:
- On-time vs delayed flight distribution
- Airline-wise delay patterns
- Peak delay hours and contributing factors
- Tools: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Supported by a detailed analysis report with code snippets and visual outputs
- Distributed data processing using Apache Spark
- Worked with Spark DataFrames to perform:
- Data filtering and transformations
- Aggregations and analytical queries
- Demonstrates understanding of big data workflows, ETL concepts, and distributed computation
- Includes a Jupyter Notebook hosted in a dedicated Spark project repository
- Java and MySQL based CRUD application
- Implemented structured data storage and database connectivity
- Focused on backend logic and basic software engineering principles
- Python
- SQL / MySQL
- Java
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- Apache Spark & Big Data Concepts
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Git & GitHub
- Jupyter Notebook
Skills showcased in the portfolio are based on practical usage in projects and coursework, not just theoretical exposure.
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Vanilla JavaScript
- GitHub Pages (Hosting)
The portfolio is hosted via GitHub Pages.
Live URL:
https://ranaexists.github.io/Portfolio/
- Email: itspayalrana@gmail.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/ranaexists
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranaexists/
This repository exists to support my portfolio website and provide reviewers with transparent access to:
- Project implementations
- Analysis documentation
- Learning outcomes backed by real work
© Payal Rana