Jun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos · San Jose, California, United States · On-site

• Designed and implemented a novel reinforcement learning (RL)-based decoder sampling framework to
• optimize large language model (LLM) decoding strategies under low-resource constraints.
• Built a modular PPO training pipeline using Hugging Face Transformers, custom reward functions, and
• preprocessing logic spanning 5+ summarization datasets.
• Conducted large-scale baseline vs. RL evaluations across multiple LLMs, consistently improving performance on decoding efficiency and output quality.
• Patent submission and first-author research publication detailing a novel decoding framework for large
• language models, including design methodology and experimental results.

Oct 2024 – Jun 2025 · 8 mos · San Diego, CA

• Provide technical support for UCSD’s Housing, Dining, and Hospitality (HDH) department, troubleshooting hardware and software issues for computing devices and peripherals.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff to ensure clear understanding and resolution of technical problems.
• Leverage strong analytical skills to diagnose technical issues and offer solutions under tight deadlines, maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Aug 2024 – Oct 2024 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Developed custom AI processors using Google Cloud Services for OCR, data extraction, and classification, enhancing real-time processing of identification documents.
• Deployed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models and Large Language Models (LLMs) for multilingual translation of legal documents, improving workflow efficiency.
• Integrated APIs with Postman & LangChain to ensure seamless deployment of scalable, cloud-based AI solutions.

Aug 2024 – Oct 2024 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Contributed to the development a superapp for life insurance agents, integrating multiple apps with deep linking & single sign-on for 100,000 beta users.
• Designed & implemented interactive frontend widgets to display KPIs for sales data & client engagement tracking.
• Improved data retrieval efficiency by 19% with RESTful APIs, enabling seamless integration with 5 microservices.

Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo · Remote

• Participated in IBM Accelerate'24 Research Track, enhancing programming skills in AI and Quantum Computing.
• Explored the latest tools and technologies while gaining insights into IBM Research's pioneering innovations.

Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo · Remote

• Conducted detailed analysis and labeling of smart contract vulnerabilities to enhance data categorization and risk assessment skills.
• Performed frequency and correlation analysis of risk tags to identify prevalent vulnerabilities and associations, showcasing proficiency in data manipulation and statistical tools.
• Utilized unsupervised machine learning techniques for cluster analysis to discover patterns among smart contracts, effectively profiling risks.

Dec 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Diego, CA

Sep 2023 – Apr 2024 · 7 mos · San Diego, California, United States · On-site

• Organized and executed student programming and events to foster community and inclusivity at UC San Diego.
• Facilitated restorative practices within student communities to promote a supportive university environment.
• Managed communications including the Student Newsletter and online calendars to keep students informed.

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · San Diego, California, United States · On-site

• Leading a discussion section of 20 students for the the First Year Experience course at UC San Diego. Facilitating insightful & engaging discussion sections to accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. Fostering an environment conducive to learning and peer mentoring. Actively collaborating with fellow discussion leaders and course instructors, contributing to the development and implementation of effective teaching and mentoring strategies.

Oct 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · San Diego, California, United States · On-site

• Representing over 5,000 students, playing a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community among international students through event coordination & advocacy. Serving on the finance committee, overseeing budget planning & approvals for student activities, allocating over $200,000 to various organisations & events. Honing skills in intercultural communication, leadership, & event planning, with a focus on transparent & effective decision-making, critical for optimising processes & outcomes.

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023 · 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

• Collaborated with a team to implement Autoencoder, Feedforward Neural Networks, & LightGBM to analyze transactional data, achieving 72% accuracy in fraud detection.
• Reduced false positives by 9.6% through optimizing fraud detection algorithms.
• Reported technical findings to superiors and clients, influencing strategic anti-fraud decisions.

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · 4 mos · San Diego, California, United States

• Led UCSD DS3's Shazam 2.0 project using PyTorch & CNNs to develop a music genre classifier.
• Managed complex datasets, leveraged AWS for data storage, & utilized Tableau for data visualization.
• Achieved 79% accuracy in music genre classification, fostering team collaboration & enhancing technical skills.

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · 4 mos · San Diego, California, United States · On-site

• Under the guidance of 24 PhD & graduate students, developed neural network models on FPGAs using hls4ml tool for Pokémon card classification.
• Utilized Tableau for data visualization to communicate complex dataset trends effectively.
• Achieved proficiency in Python for data manipulation and machine learning implementation.

Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 · 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Collaborated with data analysis team, utilising SQL for data querying & Python for statistical analysis & regression models, to track & predict COVID outbreak trends in 3 major metro-cities. Generated reports contributing to city’s strategic response to pandemic.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Government- registered non-profit that uses music and technology to engage with and serve the elderly through workshops/classes/choirs.