--SRUTHI RACHAMALLA--

A recent Ph.D Graduate.

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

PhD, Computer Science. GPA: 3.7

Dissertation: A Framework for Crypto-Based Monetization of Driver Behavior with Blockchain.

Coursework: Blockchain Technology, Agents and Multi Agents, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Optimization Techniques, Reinforcement Learning.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

MS, Computer Science. GPA: 3.9

Thesis: Co-Operative Platooning Distributed Inter-Vehicle Argumentation.

Coursework: Advanced Databases, Software Engineering, Computer Security, Pattern Recognition, Computational Statistics.

SKILLS

Programming Languages - Python, Java

Web Technologies - HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap3, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, Ajax

Databases - SQL, MySQL

Tools - Microsoft Office Tools, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook, Atom

Operating Systems - Ubuntu 22, MacOS Sonoma, Windows 11

AWARDS

Best Paper Award for Paper DSRBT–Driving Safety Reward Based on Blockchain Technology, CATA 2022.

Outstanding Graduate Assistant at Computer Science, School of Computing, SIU Carbondale, 2020 – 2021.

Best Intern at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, India, 2014.

Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

  • Revised SIUC-Research Park website using WordPress.
  • Analyzed cold room infrastructure for iFERM hub research study, contributing to innovative regional development spaces.
  • Presented quantitative study findings through a web application tailored to user requirements.
  • Utilized HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and MySQL tools for web application development.

    • Lab Supervisor/Graduate Research Assistant

  • Led multidisciplinary teams and conducted research using Unity and Unreal Engine for Game Development as a Graduate Research Assistant at the XRDA Lab.
  • My dual role allowed me to leverage leadership skills to create a collaborative environment while actively contributing to innovative projects within our dynamic XRDA Lab.
  • Projects: VR Building Tour, VR Live Building Tour, VR Baseball Game.

    • Instructor

  • Developed and delivered engaging computer science instruction for the course CS-200B Computer Concepts.
  • Encouraged students with captivating instruction on core computer science concepts, including algorithms, AI, computer organization, and various programming languages.
  • Effective communicator and educator with expertise in various computer science domains.

    • Teaching Assistant

  • Acted as Teaching Assistant for Computer Concepts, Problem Solving with Computers, and Advanced Algorithm Design and Analysis courses.
  • Facilitated teaching sessions, conducted labs, offering hands-on teaching for Python Programming and Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Graded exams, and assignments, and provided guidance and support.

    • Graduate Research Assistant

  • Designed and developed a visualization platform ProMuViz (Protein Mutation Visualization) for gaining insights into protein mutations.
  • Analyzed mutation patterns using JavaScript and Python Plotly.
  • Utilized HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, XML, and JSON.

    • Academic Experience

    A Framework for Crypto-Based Monetization of Driver Behavior with Blockchain

  • Developed a prototype of a web application for monetizing the driver behavior with crypto tokens.
  • Integrated Metamask wallet for the redemption of crypto test tokens facilitating various vehicular needs such as parking, fuel, and toll payments.
  • Programmed using standard web technologies HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

    • Forecasting Volatility of AUD/CAD

  • Developed a web application for predicting the volatility of currency pair AUD/CAD.
  • Modelled a neural network architecture for predictions.
  • Python, Jupyter notebook, and Google Colab were used as our primary tools.

    • Tippy Wings Game using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithm

  • Tippy Wings is a game designed to train a bird to fly safely and efficiently through obstacles for longer distance.
  • Programmed an artificial intelligence game controller using neural networks and a genetic algorithm in python.
  • Front end is coded in HTML5.

    • Online Library Management System

  • Developed an interactive web application with two primary user roles student and administrators.
  • Student role handles requesting new books, track loaned books, update profiles, and manage passwords.
  • Administrators manage categories, authors, books, and system operations.
  • Built with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Django, jQuery, Ajax, and SQL.

    • Co-Operative Platooning Distributed Inter-Vehicle Argumentation.

  • Designed a decision-making web application to determine the lane changes on highways based on dynamic traffic conditions.
  • Coded using web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MATLAB for driving simulations.

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