Rugved Somwanshi

I'm a highly motivated Computer Science enthusiast currently pursuing my Master's degree at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. With a robust foundation in Information Technology gained at Pune Institute of Computer Technology, I've cultivated a diverse skill set and a fervor for technology-driven solutions. My proficiency extends to programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, while my coursework delves into Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Database Management Systems, and Web Application Development. My journey into the tech world began with a pivotal internship at IIT Bombay, where I enhanced eSim on Cloud and engineered critical systems like an auto-grader, reporting system, and versioning system. This experience taught me invaluable lessons on teamwork and the significance of writing code that's accessible to all. Fueled by this knowledge, I joined AI4Bharat, dedicating myself to their mission of developing open-source models and platforms for Indian languages, striving to ensure AI tools are accessible to individuals of diverse backgrounds and primary languages in India. My most exciting venture yet was at Supermind, where I served as a Founding Engineer, leading the development of a revolutionary social media search product for crypto-analysts. This endeavor resulted in a remarkable 4x increase in actionable insights from telegram chats. My journey through various team sizes and projects eventually led me to take on the role of PICT ACM Student Chapter Technical Head, where I've had the privilege of mentoring over 50 students in web and cloud development, all while actively participating in various leadership activities. During my final undergraduate year, I wholeheartedly dedicated myself to projects like Constellation, an enterprise-grade MLOps platform, and Glaze UI, a customizable TypeScript-based UI library, earning accolades through multiple project competitions at both the college and international levels. As I continue my academic, technical, and professional pursuits at Carnegie Mellon, I'm enthusiastic about leveraging my skills, experience, and unwavering passion to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the ever-evolving world of Computer Science and Information Systems.