Education

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Immersive Media Design
Minor: Sustainibility Studies
May 2025, GPA: 3.8

Relevant Coursework: Algorithms, Discrete Structures, Introduction to Computer Systems, Creative Coding for Digital Media, Introduction to Computational Media, Calculus II, Linear Algebra

Howard High School, Columbia, MD

August 2017 - May 2021
Weighted GPA: 4.64
Unweighted GPA: 3.93


Work Experience

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Immersive Media
Aug 2023 - Current

• Empowered students with the knowledge and resources needed to transform creative ideas into tangible and successful projects
• Demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism in grading and assessment of works, ensuring students receive constructive feedback for academic and professional growth

NASA Ocean Undergraduate Researcher
Aug 2023 - Current

• Created C# scripts to simulate phytoplankton responding to camera input data in Unity Engine
• Played a key role in brainstorming sessions to create an effective method to represent phytoplankton across various zoom scales, ensuring visual cohesion and engaging the user
• Conducted research on how different phytoplankton respond to different light stimulus

Rock Creek Group, Washington, DC

Summer Analyst: Data and Reporting Team
Summer 2023

• Developed software solutions to remodel data, facilitate data visualization, and streamline and automate complex calculations
• Conducted testing and resolved issues within scripts authored by other team members
• Engaged in client interactions and communications

Cloud Computing Research Lab, College Park, MD

Peer Research Mentor
Aug 2021 - May 2023

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop an image classification model by leveraging a pre-trained convolutional neural network, AlexNet, in conjunction with a decision tree classifier that integrated geospatial data (longitude and latitude). This collaborative effort resulted in a successful achievement of an 81.29% accuracy rate
• Utilized the NASA Globe Clouds database to curate a data set comprising cloud images with essential metadata attributes including longitude, latitude, and timestamp

The Young School, Columbia, MD

Assistant Teacher
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

• Cooperated with coworkers to develop lessons, encouraging scholastic development of children aged 8 weeks- 5 years
• Interacted with parents daily and gave them a verbal report of their child's behavior
• Learned to adapt to the environment of the classroom, providing interesting and educational activities for the students.


Projects

Crimson Premotion, College Park, MD

Multiplayer Video Game
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

• Learned effective human computer interaction when designing a video game for intuitive play
• Utilized tools such as gestural recognition


Anodyne, College Park, MD

VR Installation
Jan 2023 – May 2023

• Acquired proficiency in designing immersive exhibitions that facilitated collaborative VR experiences
• Acquired valuable experience in adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication through collaborative project management
• Furthered understanding of the potential and limitations of VR as a storytelling and experiential medium


Activities

Girls Who Code, College Park, MD

Web Developer and Teaching Assistant
Feb 2023 - Current

• Contributes to website development, including using Figma, HTML, and CSS.
• provided instructions in python fundamentals to middle and high school girls.


Immersive Media Design, College Park, MD

Motion Capture Monitor
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

• Assisted students in using motion capture technology.
• Learned how to use Vicon's Shogun Live & Post, calibrating the cameras, placing the markers on the subject, and integrating the animations into 3D modeling software such as Maya or Unity.


Languages

English: Fluent
Gujrati: Fluent
Hindi: Basic Knowledge
Spanish: Basic Knowledge


Skills

Software: Unity Engine, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Cinema4D, Maya
Languages: Java, Python, Linux, C, MIPS Assembly, Ocaml, Ruby, Rust, Latex


Awards

Professional Development Funding Reward

University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Department of Computer Science

Fall 2024

Dean's List

University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Semester Academic Honors

Fall 2021 - Spring 2024

Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education Academic Excellence Award

University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2024, 2023, 2022