Experience & Education
Team Leader and Machine Learning Intern
Nittany AI Advance
State College, PA, USA
Dec 2024 - Present
Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced AI/ML techniques, including Haystack, Azure AI Foundry, and other frameworks, to enhance team formation, prototype feedback, and evaluation for improved student outcomes. Building a system for role recommendation, prototype critique, and judge score predictions, fostering innovation.
Guided Study Group Leader & Math Tutor
Penn State
State College, PA, USA
Aug 2024 - Present
Led peer study sessions and provided one-on-one tutoring to support student success in mathematics, with a focus on MATH 141 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry II). Designed and facilitated collaborative group activities to deepen understanding of complex calculus topics, while offering individualized tutoring sessions that catered to diverse learning styles across algebra, calculus, and geometry. Enhanced students' problem-solving abilities and exam readiness, fostering academic confidence and performance in a challenging course environment.
Research Assistant
RAISE Lab Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA, USA
Aug 2024 - Present
Reviewed 100+ studies on rater disagreement, identifying patterns and inconsistencies to improve assessment reliability. Implementing advanced statistical methods to enhance evaluation frameworks and ensure data integrity.
Research Assistant MCREU 2024
Penn State
State College, PA, USA
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
Streamlined the preprocessing pipeline for T1-weighted MRI data of 887 patients, leveraging advanced segmentation techniques and atlas-based alignment. Designed and trained 3D CNNs, SVM, and Random Forest models to classify MRI scans into four groups: Parkinson's Disease (PD), Control, SWEDD, and Prodromal, achieving 65.9% multiclass accuracy and 76.4% binary accuracy. The results provide actionable insights for early Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
Part-Time Student Manager/ Crew Leader
Housing and Food Services Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA, USA
Sep 2022 - Aug 2024
Supervised 200+ student workers, ensuring smooth daily operations and timely service for 5,000+ students. Trained and mentored 80+ new team members boosted onboarding efficiency by 20%, and fostered team collaboration.
Part-Time IT User Support Specialist
IT Services Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA, USA
Mar 2023 - Jul 2024
Served as the first point of contact for IT support, assisted 500+ users with technical issues and inquiries. Enhanced service efficiency through effective communication and streamlined troubleshooting processes.
Research Assistant MCREU 2023
Penn State
State College, PA, USA
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Engineered an adaptive learning algorithm to adjust rates based on rejects, improving WisdomNet's reliability by 90% for safety-critical use. Tested the algorithm on breast cancer datasets, synthetic data, and MNIST, achieving a 10% accuracy improvement.
Intern
InnovatiOS Technology
India
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Engineered Ai.Cam VMS image processing modules using YOLOv5 for detecting fire, smoke, and face masks. Designed an intuitive UI for real-time detection selection, enabling practical deployment in safety-critical environments.
Intern
Navigator Technologies
India
Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
Built a voice-activated Android application for display panel printing, integrating Bluetooth communication and Arduino-based hardware controls. Improved operational efficiency by automating manual processes and reducing errors.
Intern
Finland Labs
Remote
Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
Applied CNNs and deep learning models for accurate classification of Cats vs. Dogs, achieving 92% accuracy. Designed and deployed AWS-based solutions for home automation, and conducted sentiment analysis of Flipkart reviews, delivering actionable insights to improve customer satisfaction.