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Boston, Ma, Us

Guwahati, Assam, India

As the Webmaster Co-Chair for IEEE ANTS 2024, I maintain and update the conference website, ensuring it remains accessible and up-to-date with the latest information. My responsibilities include content management, performance optimization, and security, while collaborating closely with the organizing committee to provide seamless user experiences for attendees and participants. This role supports the conference’s mission by facilitating the dissemination of event details and enabling efficient… Show more As the Webmaster Co-Chair for IEEE ANTS 2024, I maintain and update the conference website, ensuring it remains accessible and up-to-date with the latest information. My responsibilities include content management, performance optimization, and security, while collaborating closely with the organizing committee to provide seamless user experiences for attendees and participants. This role supports the conference’s mission by facilitating the dissemination of event details and enabling efficient paper submissions and registrations. Show less

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

As a graduate research assistant, I focus on integrating Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with elastic optical networks, contributing to the design and optimization of SDN simulators with AI techniques like deep learning, reinforcement learning, and machine learning. I also provide targeted academic support to students in network design courses.I co-authored two globally significant papers and successfully defended my Master’s thesis, "Comparative Analysis of Q-Learning Reward… Show more As a graduate research assistant, I focus on integrating Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with elastic optical networks, contributing to the design and optimization of SDN simulators with AI techniques like deep learning, reinforcement learning, and machine learning. I also provide targeted academic support to students in network design courses.I co-authored two globally significant papers and successfully defended my Master’s thesis, "Comparative Analysis of Q-Learning Reward Functions for Adaptive Path and Core Assignment in Elastic Optical Networks." For more details, please refer to the publications section of my profile.I developed FUSION, an open-source SDN simulator currently under review for the National Science Foundation's Pathways to Enable Open Source Ecosystems (POSE) program. Additionally, I have three papers under review for LATINCOM and IEEE ANTS 2024, covering reinforcement learning for routing, machine learning for light segment slicing, and FUSION. More information on FUSION can be found in the projects section.I am honored to have received a full scholarship in recognition of my academic achievements and contributions to the field. As a PhD student, I am continuing to expand my research in AI and optical networks. Show less

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

At Zebra Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions that bridge hardware and software, I had the opportunity to work on a wide array of projects at the Lincoln, Rhode Island location. My primary focus was on firmware validation for both mobile and desktop printer models, ensuring their robustness and reliability.Among my key contributions was the development of an API parser designed to facilitate Wi-Fi 6 certification. This not only elevated the quality of our product but also… Show more At Zebra Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions that bridge hardware and software, I had the opportunity to work on a wide array of projects at the Lincoln, Rhode Island location. My primary focus was on firmware validation for both mobile and desktop printer models, ensuring their robustness and reliability.Among my key contributions was the development of an API parser designed to facilitate Wi-Fi 6 certification. This not only elevated the quality of our product but also helped streamline the certification process. Additionally, I closely collaborated with my mentor to monitor the master build page, taking proactive steps to identify and troubleshoot intermittent build failures. This involved creating targeted scripts that significantly enhanced the efficiency of our production build process.Moreover, I was part of an intern innovation project team that brainstormed, developed, and pitched new market expansion strategies as well as core market ideas. Our proposals were presented directly to Bill Burns, then Chief Product and Solutions Officer and now CEO, further amplifying their significance within the company’s strategic planning. Show less

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

During my tenure at Nference, a pioneering company that synthesizes global biomedical knowledge through its nSights Artificial Intelligence platform, I was given the opportunity to engage in a challenging summer research project. Nference collaborates with esteemed partners such as Pfizer and The Mayo Clinic and has received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Under the mentorship of Tyler Wagner, Ph.D., then Head of Biomedical Research and now Vice President, and Mariola… Show more During my tenure at Nference, a pioneering company that synthesizes global biomedical knowledge through its nSights Artificial Intelligence platform, I was given the opportunity to engage in a challenging summer research project. Nference collaborates with esteemed partners such as Pfizer and The Mayo Clinic and has received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Under the mentorship of Tyler Wagner, Ph.D., then Head of Biomedical Research and now Vice President, and Mariola Szenk, Ph.D., my research centered around leveraging Biomedical BERT-based natural language processing models to predict gene interactions gleaned from scientific literature. The project was not merely a theoretical exercise; it sought practical, efficient solutions to the complex challenge of extracting meaningful relationships between genes from an expansive body of text. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

While interning at Nference—a company recognized for synthesizing global biomedical knowledge via its AI-driven nSights platform and dubbed the "Google of biomedicine" by The Washington Post—I undertook an impactful summer research project.Guided by my mentor, Dr. Tyler Wagner, the project centered on the complex task of structuring voluminous data sets stored in MongoDB. My responsibilities not only involved database management but also extended to data analytics, where I employed… Show more While interning at Nference—a company recognized for synthesizing global biomedical knowledge via its AI-driven nSights platform and dubbed the "Google of biomedicine" by The Washington Post—I undertook an impactful summer research project.Guided by my mentor, Dr. Tyler Wagner, the project centered on the complex task of structuring voluminous data sets stored in MongoDB. My responsibilities not only involved database management but also extended to data analytics, where I employed advanced probabilistic and statistical methods to uncover significant trends within the biomedical data.A pivotal moment during my internship was the identification of a significant flaw within the pre-existing data structures. By correcting this, I successfully prevented numerous inaccuracies from compromising the integrity of the project's final outcomes. This action underscored the importance of meticulous data verification and quality control in the research process. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Engineering, First Year

Master'S Degree, Computer Engineering, Graduated

I completed an accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Networking. Opting.

Computer Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Graduated

Graduated with a GPA of 3.9/4.0, landing in the top 12% of my class. An active campus life marked my undergraduate years: I co-founded.

Hvac, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Recipient of the Citizenship Award. This award recognizes students for attributes such as leadership, strong attendance, and outstanding.