MY EDUCATION

I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Santa Clara University, specializing in Machine Learning and Data Science. My research focuses on enhancing the security of Online Social Networks (OSNs) using innovative application of machine learning techniques. By developing methods to improve OSN security, I aim to tackle challenges such as account authenticity, privacy concerns, and overall online safety. My other research interests include Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI Ethics. At present, I am assisting efforts to formulate an AI Development Lifecycle.

I completed my Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) at Vemana Institute of Technology where I built a core foundation that revolves around data structures, algorithms & design principles. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I actively participated in seminars, coding bootcamps & internships. Serving as a peer teacher allowed me to deepen my understanding of core concepts while effectively communicating & explaining them to fellow students. During my senior year, I took part in paper & project presentations, which has facilitated valuable connections with professors, students & industry professionals. Collectively, these experiences have provided me with a great learning curve & insight into the latest & trending cutting edge technologies.

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

Degree: Master of Science (M.S) - Computer Science & Engineering.

GPA: 3.50/4.00

Location: Santa Clara, California.

Time-Period: September 2023 - June 2025.

Coursework:

Computer Architecture, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Social Network Security & Risks, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Pattern Recognition & Data Mining, Software Ethics, Advanced Operating Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Ethics.

Activities & Societies:

BroncoSEC (Cyber-Security Club), Google Developer Student Club - Santa Clara University Chapter.

Project Domains:

Machine Learning & Computer Vision (Face Recognition),
Computer Architecture (Pipeline & Instruction Set Architecture Design),
Computer Networks (Cryptography algorithms on a network, routing, protocol design),
Artificial Intelligence (Pacman single-agent & multi-agent: Searching algorithms, reinforcement learning, Q learning.)

Positions:

Research Assistant:
Graduate Research Assistant at the Santa Clara University School of Engineering, supervised by Professor Alka-Shah Jarvis. Working to formulate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development Lifecycle, similar to the existing SDLC lifecycles.

Teaching Assistant:
Teaching Assistant for the course CSEN 288-Software Ethics instructed by Professor Alka-Shah Jarvis.

Teaching Assistant-Grader for the course CSEN 210-Computer Architecture taught by Professor Ramzi Nofal. Assisted in the preparation & grading of assignments, quizzes & projects. Helped students with critical concepts like the MIPS Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), MIPS Pipeline, Data Hazards, Branch Hazards, Caching, and Virtual Memory.

Student Researcher: Carrying out research regarding Online Social Networks with focus on sybil detection, adaptive crawling & fairness.

VEMANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY [Affiliated to VTU]

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Computer Science & Engineering.

CGPA: 9.30/10.00

Location: Bengaluru, India.

Time-Period: August 2019 - June 2023.

Coursework:

Computer Organisation, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Structures, Discrete Mathematical Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Communication, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Automata THeory & Computability, Application Development with Python, Unix Programming, Data Mining, Compiler Design, Cryptography, Big Data Analytics, User Interface Design, Storage Area Networks.

Activities & Societies:

AICTE activities, paper presentations, technical seminar, ISTE Student Member.

Project Domains:

Database Connectivity, Computer Graphics, Mobile Application Development & Machine Learning.

Publications:

Multiple Disease Prediction System. IJIRAE:: International Journal of Innovative Research in Advanced Engineering, Volume 10, Issue 05 2023, Pages 229-232.

Positions:

Peer Teacher: Assisted fellow students with explanation of concepts, problem solving, doubt clarification & fixing program bugs.

Team Leader: Team leader for the senior (final) year project titled "Multiple Disease Prediction System". Planned the project workflow, coordinated activities among members & scheduled team meetings at regular intervals.

Awards & Honors:

Department Topper - Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Best Outgoing Student - Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Best Paper Presentation Award - 18th Karnataka ISTE Student Convention - Computer Science Category.

NATIONAL HILL VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL [Affiliated to CBSE Board][Pre-University]

Degree: Pre - University / Senior Secondary High School.

Score: 92%

Location: Bengaluru, India.

Time-Period: May 2017 - May 2019.

Coursework:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Calculus, English.

Informatics Practices- MySQL Queries, Java Programming, Database Connectivity using JDBC, IT Applications.

Activities & Societies:

Event Organizer, Basketball team, Basketball club, Football (Soccer) Coach.

Project Domains:

Database Connectivity.

Awards & Honors:

Puraskruthi: Awarded Puraskruthi in recognition of academic achievements.