Diya Gangwar

AI/ML Practitioner | Computer Science Student
Claremont, US.

About

Highly skilled and results-oriented Computer Science student at Harvey Mudd College (Class of 2026), specializing in AI/ML, embedded systems, and human-centered design. Proven experience in deploying advanced LLMs, multimodal models, and energy-efficient TinyML pipelines on IoT devices within fast-paced startup and enterprise environments. Successfully automated compliance workflows at Dell, reducing inquiry time by 30% and boosting team productivity by 20%. Led ML chatbot development for EPA regulation compliance, impacting 200+ companies. Proficient in PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI API, and edge ML, with a strong commitment to developing scalable, ethical, and human-centered AI solutions.

Work

Dimensional Fund Advisors
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Software Engineering Intern

Summary

Contributed to software development initiatives within a financial technology environment, focusing on enhancing system efficiency and data processing capabilities.

Highlights

Developed and optimized software components to support financial data analysis platforms.

Collaborated with engineering teams to implement new features and improve existing systems.

Dell
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AI/ML Intern, Internal Compliance Automation

Summary

Automated internal compliance workflows using advanced AI/ML techniques, significantly improving operational efficiency and data management.

Highlights

Deployed a local LLM chatbot (Mistral AI, LLaMa.cpp, Qdrant) that reduced compliance inquiry time by 30%.

Improved team productivity by 20% through identifying process inefficiencies using empathy mapping.

Centralized compliance data with MongoDB and implemented automated context-based retrieval for 39 internal units.

Planckton Data
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Software Engineering Intern

Summary

Led the development of LLM-powered solutions for regulatory compliance, enhancing data parsing and reporting for a wide range of companies.

Highlights

Led LLM chatbot development for EPA regulation parsing, boosting compliance for over 200 companies.

Integrated OpenAI API and Azure ML to automate risk assessment and reporting processes.

Share Ventures
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Generative AI Fellow

Summary

Developed and deployed generative AI tools to streamline workflows and create innovative solutions, significantly reducing manual effort and enhancing user engagement.

Highlights

Reduced manual task time by 90% through the automation of workflows using generative AI tools.

Designed and built a bias-aware mental health chatbot, increasing user engagement by 15%.

Created an auto-newsletter platform utilizing Notion, Sheets, and Zapier to streamline communication and content distribution.

Volunteer

Sparkathon (Design Thinking Case Competition)
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President

Summary

Led a design thinking case competition, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among participants.

Highlights

Oversaw the planning and execution of the annual design thinking competition.

Mentored teams in applying human-centered design principles to complex challenges.

Notion
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Campus Leader

Summary

Promoted and supported the use of Notion within the campus community, facilitating workshops and resource sharing.

Highlights

Organized workshops and training sessions to enhance Notion proficiency among students.

Acted as a liaison between Notion and the student body to gather feedback and promote platform features.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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Member

Summary

Actively participated in initiatives promoting women in engineering and technology.

Highlights

Engaged in professional development and networking events.

Contributed to outreach programs encouraging young women in STEM.

P-ai
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AI/ML Project Lead

Summary

Led an AI/ML project within P-ai, guiding team members and ensuring successful project delivery.

Highlights

Managed project timelines and deliverables for AI/ML initiatives.

Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

RCLIE Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Fellow

Summary

Participated in an innovation and entrepreneurship fellowship, focusing on developing new ventures and solutions.

Highlights

Engaged in ideation and prototyping for innovative startup concepts.

Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams on entrepreneurial projects.

Education

Harvey Mudd College

B.S.

Computer Science

Grade: Dean's List

Courses

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Reinforcement Learning

Algorithms (TA)

Database Systems

Computer Systems

Game Theory

Digital Electronics and Computer Engineering

AI and Ethics

Languages

English

Native

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, C++, Java, R, SQL, JavaScript, Bash, HTML/CSS, C.

AI/ML Frameworks & Tools

PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, Hugging Face, SBERT, OpenAI API, LLaMa.cpp, Qdrant, TinyML.

Data & Systems

Azure ML, REST APIs, Docker, Git, MongoDB, MySQL.

Embedded Systems

ESP32, ESP-IDF, ADC Monitoring.

Design & Tools

Figma, Human-Centered Design, Linux CLI, Notion, Sheets, Zapier.

Projects

Intermittent TinyML for Energy-Constrained Edge Devices (Research)

Summary

Research project focused on designing and deploying energy-efficient TinyML models for real-time face detection on low-power, intermittent edge devices.

Multimodal House Price Prediction

Summary

Developed a multimodal machine learning model to improve house price prediction accuracy by integrating various data types and advanced embedding techniques.

Mimente - Human-Centered Design Fellow

Summary

Collaborated with a teletherapy startup to design culturally-competent solutions aimed at improving mental health access for underserved communities.

Diya Gangwar