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Vaishnav Anand

AI Researcher | Machine Learning Engineer | Computer Vision Specialist

San Ramon, CA | Mobile: 925-967-7435 | Email: vaishnavanand90@gmail.com

Portfolio | LinkedIn

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Skills

Programming: C, C++, Java, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Swift

Machine Learning and Vision: CNNs, GANs, Vision Transformers, CLIP, TensorFlow

Tools: YOLOv5, ArcGIS, Google Colab, GitHub

Languages: English, Kannada, Tamil, Spanish (conversational)

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Experience

Founding Engineer; Curriculum Developer | ML Summer | June 2025 - Present

• Built the organization's first machine learning model analyzing algorithmic bias in loan approval data
• Translated research models into structured, hands-on AI curriculum for high school students
• Designed coursework, datasets, and projects covering model training, evaluation, and ethical analysis
• Integrated research-driven instruction into classroom delivery
• Research methodology peer-reviewed and published in the International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

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Leadership & Community Engagement

• Founder | Knowledge House STEM Academy (January 2021 - Present) - built and led a student-driven STEM academy teaching 75+ students annually
• STEM Lead | National 4-H (May 2023 - Present) - launched structured STEM programming in full-stack development and Python for data science
• Director | National GIS AI Track, National 4-H (July 2024 - Present) - leads nationwide initiatives in AI and geospatial problem solving
• President and Founder | Tech and Ethics Club, The Athenian School (July 2024 - Present)
• Community Meeting Facilitator | The Athenian School (August 2024 - Present)
• South Asian Affinity Space Leader | The Athenian School (August 2024 - Present)

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Robotics

Programming Lead | FTC Team 14300 (Animatronic) | March 2021 - Present

• Programmed Java-based autonomous routines and optimized robot control systems
• Mentored new programmers in coding and robotics strategy
• Two-time regional qualifying team
• FTC Connect Award (2024), FTC Design Award (2025), FTC Dean's List Semifinalist (2025)

Programming Deputy | FRC Team 852 (Acropolis Robotics) | August 2023 - Present

• Integrated Limelight vision tracking to improve robot navigation and precision tasks
• Coordinated collaboration between software and hardware teams
• Competed at regional tournaments

Advisor and Outreach Lead | Valley Robotics | August 2024 - Present

• Led outreach programs mentoring new robotics teams
• Guided students in competition-ready engineering practices