Shailly Ritish
My employment type | Full-time employees |
My work level | Top Executive |
Posibility relocation | Relocatable |
I'm looking for a position | Entry level |

Education
Virginia Tech
17.08.2021 - 10.05.2024
- M.Eng in Computer Science - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
17.08.2017 - 15.05.2021
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Languages
C/C++ | level 8/10 |
Python | level 8/10 |
Java | level 8/10 |
JavaScript | level 8/10 |
SQL | level 7/10 |
Work experience
Lead Software developer
Blast AI
20.05.2023 - 15.09.2023
• Led a team of 3 engineers to develop a web app that assesses users’ loan approval chances using machine learning. • Built a model leveraging OpenAI’s API to ascertain loan approval chances for a user using the prototype. • Data is processed by a model to generate a confidence score for loan approval likelihood. • The prototype secured funding from stakeholders and won a spot at the 2023 CogX startup summit in London.
Robotics Software Engineer | Intern
Void Robotics
01.03.2023 - 30.06.2023
• Implemented sophisticated algorithms for the advanced navigation stack of a mobile robot using ROS2 Humble. • Utilized RViz for detailed real‑time sensor data analysis, accurate map creation, and efficient pathfinding processes. • Automated the development workspace using GitHub Actions, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Graduate Research Assistant
Collaborative Robotics Lab
01.06.2021 - 15.05.2022
• Codeveloped pneumatic haptic interfaces to facilitate effective communication of robot learning processes. • Successfully implemented the Imitation Learning Algorithm (Ensemble DAgger) on a UR‑10 robotic arm. • Conducted user studies and surveys to find the best method for robot communication over 3 different baselines. • Enhanced learning outcomes by approximately 7% and reduced teaching time by about 20% compared to existing base‑lines, demonstrating significant efficiency improvements.
Robotics Controls and GUI Intern
Advanced Controls Systems Lab
15.05.2020 - 20.08.2020
• Utilized C++ for motion planning of the Widow WX200 Robotic Arm within the Gazebo simulation environment. • Leveraged MATLAB as a dedicated ROS node to effectively operate and control the robotic arm. • Designed and implemented a user‑friendly GUI for robot manipulation across 3 env: Real‑world, Gazebo, and Simulink.
Product Management Intern
ABB
20.05.2019 - 09.08.2019
• Conducted detailed competitive analysis to accurately determine market share and assess product quality. • Developed and significantly enhanced innovative training modules for future sales employees’ use. • Formalized and streamlined the product, technology, and research development processes effectively. • Successfully obtained yellow belt certification in lean six sigma training.