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From Steel City to Silicon Systems

Here is my story penned down in my words (and with help of ChatGPT and Gemini too)

My name, Shruti, means 'listening.' In a world full of noise,

I’ve found that the best solutions, whether in code or in life,

come from listening closely to the patterns beneath the surface.

 

The Foundation: Bhilai Roots & Resilient Beginnings

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Hailing from Bhilai, the "Steel City" of India, I grew up surrounded by the grit of industry, my loving parents and people who don't give up easily. My path hasn't been a straight line; it’s been a series of iterative loops and refinements. 

 

Like any good algorithm, I’ve faced "bugs" and made mistakes in the past, but I view these not as failures, but as essential data points that made me better and helped me be where I am today.

 

They taught me resilience and refined my strong work ethic, proving that

the most robust systems are those that have been tested, debugged and redefined.

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The Spark: Why Tech?

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I was drawn to technology because it is the ultimate canvas for a creative thinker. 

I met a Professor in Symbiosis, who introduced me to AI, Data and Robotics, which was a Spark.

For me, code is more than logic - it’s a melody of problem-solving.

 

As a woman in tech, I’ve embraced the role of a "logical explorer,"

often navigating spaces where my perspective and opinion is my greatest superpower.

 

I don't just want a seat at the table; I want to architect the table itself, hear everybody's opinion -

as the best products are built on inclusive and intelligent designs.

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The Balance: Precision Meets Presence

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While I am driven by algorithmic rigor and high-impact outcomes,

I am a firm believer in the harmony of work-life integration. I don’t just "grind"; I flow.

 

I love to work and be in flow state. Whether I’m optimizing deep learning models at Purdue or losing myself in the layers of electronic music, I maintain a sustainable performance.

 

I’ve learned that a sharp mind requires a soft place to land - which is why my social connections and my identity as a lover of life’s depth are non-negotiable. I have a charisma of my own.

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The Social Layer: Listening & Leading

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My approach to the "social side" of tech is rooted in empathetic leadership.

I believe the best engineers are those who listen to the users,

to the data, and to the community.

 

I’m here to build software that resonates,

creating a world where technology feels as natural as a favorite song.

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Education

2023–Present

Purdue University

Fort Wayne

  • M.S. in Computer Science (Expected May 2026).​

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  • Focusing on building scalable, intelligent full stack systems, with â€‹experience in deep learning systems.

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  • Developed fairness-aware deep learning models that improved recall by up to 22% for underrepresented sections in Biomedical Dataset.

2017 - 2021

Symbiosis Institute of

Technology, India

  • B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

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  • Conducted high-impact research in Multimodal Intelligence, achieving 96% accuracy in gas leakage detection models.

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  • Co-authored 5 peer-reviewed publications with over 200 citations in journals like Applied System Innovation and Soft Computing.

2018 - 2019

Symbiosis Institute of

Business Management,

India

  • Diploma in Business Management.

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  • Gained a strategic foundation in Business Management,

  • enabling a unique approach to problem-solving that balances technical depth with real-world business impact.

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