Neha Tirunagiri

About Me

🎓 Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor in Data Science & AI

GPA: 3.70 | Dean's List (3 years)

Hi, I'm Neha Tirunagiri, a Computer Science student at Iowa State University who genuinely loves building things that matter. I find joy in learning, exploring new ideas, and turning challenges into thoughtful, meaningful solutions. Whether I'm working on full-stack applications or AI-driven projects, I'm motivated by curiosity, creativity, and the excitement of growing a little every day. I'm always eager to learn, collaborate, and use technology to make a positive impact.

“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.”
— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Technical Skills

💻 Programming Languages

Python Java JavaScript TypeScript C# C++ C SQL HTML CSS Assembly

⚙️ Frameworks & Backend

Spring Boot React React Native Node.js Express.js FastAPI .NET Microservices REST APIs

📱 Mobile & UI Development

Android Studio React Native UI Development Responsive Design Frontend Architecture

🤖 AI / Machine Learning

PyTorch LlamaIndex Large Language Models (LLMs) Computer Vision Image Processing Data Analysis

🗄️ Databases

MySQL Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL MongoDB Neo4J JPA

☁️ Cloud, DevOps & Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) Google Cloud Platform Microsoft Azure Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Git/GitHub Postman Swagger Agile / Scrum Linux macOS Windows

Achievements & Awards

Dean’s List (3 Consecutive Years)

Recognized for consistent academic excellence with a GPA above 3.7 across multiple semesters.

Academic Excellence Award

Awarded for outstanding academic performance and dedication to learning.

🥇 PI515 Iowa – First Place (Statewide)

Won first place across Iowa for AI-powered projects at the PI515 AI Challenge sponsored by Microsoft.

🏆 COM S 309 – Best Project (1st Place)

We won 1st place out of 52 teams in App Development course. Awarded for strong technical execution, teamwork, and impact. Also received the Best programmer award.

Projects

ByteForce Crop Disease Detection System

🥇 First Place Winner - AI-Powered Agricultural Solution

Award-winning AI system for sustainable farming that identifies plant diseases with 96%+ accuracy across multiple crops. Built comprehensive deep learning models using 100k+ images, achieving instant disease identification with weather-informed treatment recommendations.

Python Deep Learning React.js FastAPI TensorFlow/PyTorch Computer Vision

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Autonomous Robotic Chess System

🤖 Vision + AI + Robotics | Real-World Autonomous Gameplay

Built a fully autonomous robotic chess system that detects real chessboard states using computer vision, computes optimal moves with the Stockfish chess engine, and physically executes moves using a UR10e robotic arm. The system integrates ROS, YOLO-based vision, MuJoCo simulation, and a web interface for real-time control and visualization.

Python ROS Noetic Stockfish YOLO OpenCV MuJoCo UR10e

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Cyclone Connect

Campus Management Mobile App

Multi-user campus management app with interfaces for students, advisors, and faculty. Includes real-time chat, scheduling, and health tools using WebSocket technology.

Java Spring Boot MySQL Android Studio WebSocket Hibernate

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AI Housing Insights Chatbot

Research Project with Advanced AI

AI-powered chatbot providing comprehensive housing insights through advanced data analysis, satellite imagery processing, and interactive mapping. Integrated NASA's Prithvi model for small community data analysis with image processing capabilities.

React.js LlamaIndex Python Folium Google Earth Engine Segformer

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My iPhone E-Commerce

Full-Stack Web Application

Comprehensive e-commerce platform featuring interactive 3D iPhone visualizations, secure checkout process, and seamless user experience.

React Node.js Express.js MongoDB JavaScript HTML/CSS

Professional Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Iowa State University — Department of Computer Science

Aug 2025 – Present · Remote

Built SplitFed / Split Learning / Federated Learning pipelines in PyTorch with client–server partitioning and FedAvg.
Engineered HAM10000 dataset pipeline: ingestion, preprocessing, IID partitions, and transfers to HPC storage.
Debugged distributed training workflows with GPU monitoring and performance checks.

Computer Science Help Room Tutor

Iowa State University — Department of Computer Science

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025 · On-site

Helped students with programming assignments, debugging, and exam preparation across core CS courses.
Reinforced fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving in 1:1 and small-group sessions.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Iowa State University — Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025 · On-site

Guided students building Android apps using Java and Android Studio; supported debugging and OOP concepts.
Collaborated with the instructor to keep labs running smoothly and improve student learning outcomes.

Software Developer Intern

Buildertrend — Omaha, NE

May 2025 – Aug 2025 · On-site

Engineered full-stack features using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and C# (.NET) in a SaaS product environment.
Migrated legacy ASP pages to a modern React architecture to improve maintainability and user experience.
Resolved 20+ production support tickets and collaborated in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) with QA and product teams.

Computing Support Technician

Iowa State University — Electrical & Computer Engineering

Oct 2023 – May 2025 · On-site

Troubleshot hardware/software issues and supported faculty, classrooms, and computer labs.
Assisted with device management workflows and improved lab reliability and operations.
Supported students during lab hours and ensured smooth day-to-day computing support.

Summer Research Intern (Housing & AI)

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach — Ames, IA

May 2024 – Jul 2024 · On-site

Built an AI-powered housing insights tool combining LLM workflows with structured + unstructured data.
Integrated React UI, LlamaIndex, SQL pipelines, and mapping/visualization with Folium and Geo tools.
Worked with satellite imagery + segmentation models to support community planning insights.

Destination Iowa State (DIS)

Iowa State University — Ames, IA

Aug 2023 · On-site

Supported new student transitions by helping connect students to campus resources and services.
Assisted with events and student engagement initiatives to build community and belonging.

Data Research Analyst Intern

Kingland Systems — Ames, IA

May 2023 – Aug 2023 · (Remote/Hybrid)

Performed large-scale data validation and cleansing to support operational and regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with teams to integrate research insights into internal workflows and reporting.

Mathematics Tutor