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Education

From foundational computer engineering at the University of Mumbai to a focused master's in AI & ML at the University of Virginia — the academic path that's shaped how I build software today.

Academic Snapshot

Graduate
3.94/ 4.00 GPA

University of Virginia

Master of Science in Computer Science

Undergraduate
3.71/ 4.00 GPA

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Programs

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Virginia

Aug 2024 — Dec 2025Charlottesville, VA, United StatesGPA 3.94 / 4.00

Specialized in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large language model applications — pairing rigorous coursework with hands-on research building production-grade AI systems.

Coursework

Machine LearningComputer VisionNatural Language ProcessingDistributed SystemsAdvanced AlgorithmsSoftware EngineeringDatabase SystemsComputer Networks

Skills Developed

Large Language ModelsLangChainOpenAI APIsHuggingFace TransformersPyTorchTensorFlowVector DatabasesPrompt EngineeringRAG SystemsFine-tuning (PEFT / QLoRA)MLOpsCloud AI Services

Achievements

  • Graduated with a 3.94 / 4.00 GPA across rigorous AI coursework.
  • Designed an LLM-vs-LLM fault-localization framework using Gemma-3 12B with PEFT and QLoRA fine-tuning.
  • Built RAG systems and prompt-engineering pipelines used in research projects.
  • Hands-on experience with vector databases and modern model fine-tuning workflows.

Focus

Practical AI systems — RAG, fine-tuning, and agentic LLM architectures applied to real-world data problems.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

University of Mumbai

Aug 2019 — May 2023Mumbai, IndiaGPA 3.71 / 4.00

Built foundations across systems, algorithms, and software engineering — graduating with First Class with Distinction and a final-year project in AI/ML.

Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsDatabase Management SystemsSoftware EngineeringComputer NetworksOperating SystemsComputer ArchitectureWeb TechnologiesMachine Learning

Skills Developed

PythonJavaWeb DevelopmentDatabase DesignSystem DesignProject Management

Achievements

  • Graduated with First Class with Distinction.
  • Maintained consistent academic performance across the four-year program.
  • Completed a comprehensive AI/ML final-year project.
  • Active in technical competitions and hackathons.

Focus

Core computer-engineering principles applied to applied ML and full-stack software.