RUSHIKESH PONNALA
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👨 💻 Rushikesh Ponnala
🧠 About Me
Aspiring AI and Data Science professional passionate about solving complex problems through data-driven approaches. I'm particularly interested in machine learning, blockchain, and intelligent systems, and eager to contribute to impactful, real-world projects that make a difference.
Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Vardhaman College of Engineering (JNTUH), with a CGPA of 8.98.
🛠 Tech Skills
💻 Languages
- Python, R, HTML+CSS, JavaScript
📚 Libraries & Frameworks
- NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, React.js
🌐 Web Development & Tools
- Visual Studio Code, Git, GitHub, Vercel, Postman, Figma, Adalo
💾 Databases
- MySQL (Relational)
- Neon
📚 Relevant Coursework
- Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Blockchain, Data Structures, DBMS
🚀 Planning to Learn
- Cloud Computing (AWS/GCP)
- Natural Language Processing (LLMs)
- DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Advanced ML (Deep Learning, Transformers)
🚧 Projects I Worked On
🔹 C.I.P.H.E.R
A Centralized Intelligent Processor for Human Engagement & Response using prompt engineering. Tech Stack: Python, Google API, LiveKit API
🔹 Medical NFT
Built a blockchain-based system for issuing prescriptions as NFTs using Algorand and IPFS. Tech Stack: Algorand Blockchain
🔹 Vyra Entertainments Website
Responsive web design and brand showcase site for a media company. Tech Stack: Astro
📋 Certifications
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✅ Deloitte Australia Data Analytics Job Simulation (Forage) -
✅ Neo4j Certified Professional -
✅ Neo4j Graph Data Science Certification -
✅ Introduction to Web Designing (Great Learning) -
✅ NPTEL – Joy of Computing Using Python
📂 Internships & Fellowships
🔹 Rejolt Edtech Fellowship (Apr 2024 – Apr 2025)
- Hands-on data analytics, web scraping, data cleaning, and project development.
🔹 Summer of AI 2025 – Viswam.AI (Ongoing)
- Contributing to the first foundational Telugu LLM and other ethical, regional AI initiatives.
🏆 Achievements
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🥇 Semi-Finalist – Algorand HackSeries 2025 (NFT MarketPlace Track) -
🏅 Mentorship Excellence Award – DST-NCSTC Outreach Program -
🎯 Finalist – VJ Hackathon (Top 30 out of 900 teams) -
🎯 Finalist – CMR Hackfest 1.0 (Top 90 out of 1100+ teams)
🎯 Aspirations
I aspire to become a Machine Learning/AI Engineer with specialization in Large Language Models, and expand into Cloud Engineering to build scalable, secure AI solutions. I'm passionate about contributing to open-source and regionally impactful AI projects.
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