Vishal Yathish
About Vishal Yathish
Vishal Yathish is a Software Development Intern with a background in computer science and engineering. He has held various positions at UCLA and other organizations, including roles as a Learning Assistant, Deep Learning Researcher, and Director at Startup Fair LA.
Work at Acceldata
Vishal Yathish is currently employed as a Software Development Intern at Acceldata. He began this role in 2024 and has been contributing to the team for three months. Acceldata specializes in data observability and analytics, providing solutions that help organizations manage their data pipelines effectively.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his internship at Acceldata, Vishal Yathish holds multiple positions at UCLA. He works as a Learning Assistant in the UCLA Computer Science department and serves as the Head Learning Assistant. He is also a Deep Learning Researcher at the Wang ScAI Lab within the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. Furthermore, he is involved with BruinLabs as an Organizer and Outreach & Workshops Coordinator.
Previous Experience at ACM Cyber
Vishal Yathish previously worked at ACM Cyber (ACM @ UCLA) as an AI Security Researcher for two months in 2024. He also participated as a CTF Team Member/Competitor in the Psi Beta Rho team from 2023 to 2024 for five months. His involvement in ACM Cyber allowed him to engage in cybersecurity challenges and research.
Education and Academic Background
Vishal Yathish is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at UCLA, with an expected graduation date in 2026. He has been studying at UCLA since 2023. Prior to this, he completed his High School Diploma at Mission San Jose High School, where he focused on Mathematics and Computer Science.
Involvement in Startup Fair LA
Vishal Yathish has been actively involved with Startup Fair LA, where he currently serves as the Director since 2024. He previously held the position of Project Coordinator from 2023 to 2024. His roles at Startup Fair LA have included organizing events and facilitating connections between startups and potential talent.