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Apr 2024 Thrilled to be selected for the CRA-WP Grad Cohort for Women 2024. It is a great opportunity to connect with other women in computing research.
Dec 2023 Honored to receive a travel grant for CoNEXT 2023, which enabled me to participate in the conference in beautiful Paris and share my research through a lightning talk.
Oct 2023 From thought-provoking talks to lively discussions, my first CSCW 2023 in Minneapolis was a whirlwind of learning and connection. The energy in the room was palpable, and I'm grateful to the organizers for creating such a stimulating and welcoming environment. Here's to many more CSCWs to come!
Sep 2023 Awarded a travel grant for IMC 2023, but unfortunately, unforeseen visa challenges prevented me from attending in person.
Aug 2023 Moved to the beautiful city of Iowa and started my Ph.D. at UIowa. Looking forward to the journey ahead!
July 2023 Concluded my time with Cisco after nearly 4 years.

research

Emotion Detection in Tweet Replies

Master's Thesis, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

Advisors: Dr. Rishabh Kaushal, Dr. Niyati Baliyan

Decoding Twitter's political pulse: This study employed automatic sentiment analysis of tweet replies to gauge public sentiment toward government policies on Twitter.

Community Detection in Signed Social Network

Bachelor's Thesis, University of Delhi

Advisors: Dr. Vinti Agarwal

Delving into the complex world of signed social networks, my research explored how to identify communities where connections can be both positive and negative. Using the combined power of modularity and genetic algorithms, I aimed to uncover hidden structures and relationships within these intricate networks.

industry

2023

Network Security Engineer | Cisco Systems, Bangalore, India

Deep hands-on experience with network security powerhouses like Cisco ASA, FTD, ISE, AMP, Umbrella, and Juniper switches. Adept at tackling customer escalations and dissecting complex network issues, no firewall too fiery, no switch too cryptic.

2019

Cyber Forensics Intern | National Cyber Forensics Lab (CyPAD), Delhi, India

Delved into the fascinating world of digital forensics, learning how to analyze data from devices like phones and hard drives found at crime scenes.

2017

Android Developer Intern | PenPencil, Delhi, India

My journey with Android apps starts with close collaboration, transforming mock-ups into pixel-perfect UI designs. Then, it's all about crafting a rock-solid foundation with the MVP architecture. Leveraged the power of Retrofit to seamlessly integrate essential REST APIs, ensuring smooth operation and robust data flow.

current and past affiliations