Surabhi Raghavan

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Experience

Software Engineer

Mobile Sensing+ Health Institute, University of Pittsburgh
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a containerized real-time monitoring system, independently building both frontend (Flutter) and backend (Node.js) components to support physiological data collection from 100+ study participants — improving system stability and reducing integration bugs by 30%
  • Integrated Fitbit APIs and deployed real-time EMA prompts and notifications, improving participant response rates by 40% and increasing physiological data completeness (HR, sleep, activity) by 35% across multi-week studies
  • Delivered CI/CD automation and deployment workflows cutting deployment time by 50% and improving release reliability — enabling weekly production updates with minimal downtime in a live research environment
  • Optimized core modules of a high-traffic React application resolving critical bugs and refactoring performance bottlenecks, which reduced load times by 20% and significantly enhanced responsiveness and user satisfaction

    • Skills: Flutter · Dart · React · Node.js · Python · HTML · CSS · Javascript

    October 2024 - Present

    Software Engineering Intern

    Integra Micro Software Services
    • Designed a cohesive theme file from client's Figma design, elevating user experience by 40% through consistent branding and a visually compelling interface
    • Innovated a custom data validation system automating the processing of user inputs to prevent errors and data corruption, making the platform 34% more reliable in real-time applications

    Skills: HTML · CSS · JavaScript · React · Figma

    February 2024 - May 2024

    Flutter Developer Intern

    IDS Next Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    • Collaborated closely with the UI/UX team to redefine the user experience, driving a 25% surge in downloads and 10% revenue growth through research-driven design decisions, user flows, and continuous feedback loops
    • Implemented deep code optimizations and refactorings reducing app crash rates by 30% , ensuring more stability and increasing app retention by enhancing its performance under heavy usage

    Skills: Figma · Flutter · Dart · MongoDB

    November 2023 - February 2024

    Research Intern

    Zeta Coding Innovative Solutions
    • Innovated a machine learning-driven fraud detection system achieving an accuracy of 95% in identifying fraudulent content across images and videos, ensuring content authenticity and building trust within the platform
    • Developed a user-friendly front-end interface using Flask and Django, increasing user interaction by 30%

    Skills: Machine Learning · CNNs · Feature Engineering · Django · Flask · Git

    August 2023 - October 2023

    Projects

    FDA Analysis

    Analyzing FDA Recall Trends Using Interactive Visualizations and Forecasting

    My contribution: Led the end-to-end development of a robust analytical framework for processing and interpreting 96,000+ FDA recall records, uncovering significant temporal and categorical risk patterns that had direct implications for public health strategy. Designed and built interactive Altair dashboards that enabled stakeholders to dynamically explore recall severity and product-specific trends, shaping priorities for future risk monitoring and predictive modeling efforts. Played a critical role in bridging complex data analysis with strategic decision-making, establishing a foundation for scalable, ML-driven forecasting systems.

    Tech Stack: Python · Altair · NumPy · Data Analysis · Pandas · Git

    cozy to do app

    Cozy ToDo App

    My contribution: Engineered the full-stack user authentication system, including secure login, registration, and email verification workflows. Integrated bcrypt for password hashing and configured sandbox email delivery through MailTrap to ensure safe and testable user communication. Built a comprehensive admin panel enabling privileged access to user account management, progress monitoring, and level editing capabilities. Ensured data integrity and access control across key workflows, contributing to both usability and security of the platform.

    Tech Stack: Node.js · Express.js · Unity · EJS · nodemailer · MongoDB · bcrypt

    vr-space

    Did you hear that? Introducing AADG: A Framework for Generating Benchmarking Data in Audio Anomaly Detection

    My contribution: Designed and implemented a novel audio generation framework (AADG) leveraging large language models and text-to-audio pipelines to simulate realistic environmental scenarios for audio anomaly detection and localization. Led the expansion of training datasets beyond industrial settings, enabling model generalization to diverse, real-world audio domains such as telephony and multimedia. Built a modular, scalable system with rigorous validation workflows, significantly enhancing the robustness of anomaly detection models under out-of-distribution conditions.

    Tech Stack: Python · Machine Learning

    Flood Data Dashboard

    Flood Data Dashboard

    A flood-aware real estate assessment platform designed for Nepal, integrating geospatial and hydrological data to identify flood-prone zones and inform safer property decisions. The system enables users to browse, list, and evaluate properties with flood risk scores derived from climate, drainage, and urbanization data. Featuring a dual user model (owners and guests), it supports informed housing choices while promoting disaster resilience and sustainable urban development.

    Tech Stack: Next.js · Tailwind CSS · Material UI (MUI) · MSSQL · Azure SQL · Node.js · JavaScript · HTML · CSS

    Education

    graduate

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Science
    Information Science
    August 2024 - Present

    GPA: 3.94

    Relevant Coursework:

  • Machine Learning
  • Interactive Data Science
  • Algorithm Design
  • Introduction to Natural Language Processing

    • Activities and societies:

    SCIGSO, ANKUR: Indian Graduate Student Organisation

    undergraduate

    Visvesvaraya Technological University

    Bachelor of Engineering, Honors
    Computer Science

    Relevant Coursework:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data Analysis, User Interface Design, Computer Graphics, Data Mining & Data Warehousing, Mobile Application Development, Compiler Design, Computer Networks, Unix Programming, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Object Oriented Concepts

    • Activities and societies:

    Organiser: ANKURAM (Department Fest)

    Skills

    Programming Languages
    Development Frameworks & Tools

    Volunteer Works

    Vice President

    School of Computing and Information's Student Government
    • Represent student concerns and initiatives to school leadership, promoting transparency and communication.
    • Collaborate with the President and board members to lead meetings, plan events, and shape student government strategy.
    • Organize and support student-led initiatives including hackathons, tech talks, and community outreach programs.
    • Facilitate collaboration between student organizations, faculty, and university departments.
    April 2025 - Present

    General Secretary

    ANKUR: Indian Graduate Student Association
    • Coordinate internal communication and maintain organizational records for continuity and transparency.
    • Assist in planning and executing cultural and networking events for the Indian graduate student community.
    • Liaise between board members, student body, and university offices to facilitate smooth operations.
    • Support onboarding of new students and foster an inclusive environment for all members.
    • Document meeting agendas and minutes while providing logistical and administrative support across events.
    August 2024 - Present

    Student Volunteer

    Rotaract Club of BMS Yelahanka
    • Contributed to service-based initiatives aimed at community development and global citizenship.
    • Assisted in organizing awareness campaigns, donation drives, and local outreach programs.
    • Collaborated with team members and mentors to support leadership, education, and sustainability projects.
    • Promoted youth engagement and social responsibility through active participation in club events.
    • Represented student voices and values in planning community-centered activities.
    June 2022 - June 2024