About Me

About Me

Hi! I am a student at The Ohio State University pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Engineering, minoring in Business. I am passionate about Software Development and the future of automating with Artificial Intelligence. I have experience working with training and analyzing AI models as well as experience working in Software Development.

  • Name: Vishal Puttagunta
  • Email: vishal.s.puttagunta@outlook.com
  • Phone: (614) 815-4099

Experience

Experience

May 2025

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Sherwin-Williams

Dec 2024 - Present

Founder / Operations Lead

ServiQ

I founded and deployed a community service hub which allows users and service agencies to interact efficiently on one platform. Through the intial stages of development, I acted as a Full-Stack Developer and ensured the functionality of the platform as well as creating essential features, such as sign up registration, keeping agency data secure, managing data from the backend, etc. I now have the opportunity to market ServiQ to agencies throughout the nation and help connect communities along the way.

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

Software Developer

Buckeye Autodrive

I developed software for the Perception Department to analyze objects in a self-driving car system, helping improve its ability to understand its surroundings. To enhance object identification, I integrated YOLOv8 AI automation, making the system more efficient and accurate. I also worked closely with cross-functional teams to refine and optimize perception algorithms, ensuring smoother and more reliable performance.

Mar 2025 - Present

Data Engineer Student Assistant

Fisher College | Department of Operations and Business Analytics

I am developing a real-time updating web repository for research regarding consumer decisions on purchasing pharmaceutical products based on factors such as their location produced. Implementing a feature to scan images of drug labels with a camera and extracting text from it to then store into a database.

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025

AI/ML Research Assistant

The Ohio State University

I've had the opportunity to mentor fellow undergraduate students on working with large-scale data scraping and high-performance computing, helping them collect over 8,000 instances of audio data for AI annotation. Along the way, I trained a large language model to replicate the processing power of advanced AI models, optimizing it for complex tasks. I also developed a script to efficiently process large MP3 files, making them easier to work with and generating over 500 usable data instances.

Sept 2024 - Present

Freelance Web Developer

Web Innovators Inc.

Through partnering with local small companies and freelance business owners. I have assisted small businesses in developing personalized websites for their operational needs.

Skills

Skills

Languages

  • Java
  • C++
  • Python

Cloud & Database

  • AWS
  • SQL

Web Development

  • HTML/CSS

Projects

Projects

Oct 2024

AI-Enhanced Wellness Coach

I created an AI-powered fitness tool that personalizes workout recommendations based on a unique scoring system. To bring this to life, I developed the backend to implement an AI model that calculates a score from 1 to 100, helping generate customized workout plans tailored to individual fitness levels.

May 2024

Personalized Financial Advisor

I built an application that helps users manage their income by allocating spending across different categories to promote financial responsibility. It also provides personalized recommendations to encourage better saving habits and reduce unnecessary expenses.

Contact

Contact