Saharsh Barve
About Saharsh Barve
Saharsh Barve is a Software Engineer with a background in computer science and experience in artificial intelligence and data analysis. He has worked at various institutions, including UNSW, Merkle, and Dragonfruit AI, contributing to projects in AI tool development and research.
Work at Dragonfruit AI
Saharsh Barve currently holds the position of Software Engineer at Dragonfruit AI. He has been with the company since 2024, contributing to various software development projects. His role involves applying his expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Saharsh Barve has a strong educational background in computer science. He is pursuing a Master of Science degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expected to complete in 2025. He previously earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Manipal Institute of Technology in 2022. Additionally, he studied science at Navrachana Education Society, achieving his Higher Secondary Certificate.
Background in Research and Internships
Saharsh has gained substantial experience through various internships and research roles. He worked as a Research Intern in the Transitional Artificial Intelligence Research Group at UNSW Sydney for five months in 2022. He also served as a Data Analyst Intern at Merkle for two months in 2021. His research experience includes projects on weed detection and coral reef mapping.
Experience at Onward Assist
At Onward Assist, Saharsh Barve worked as a Machine Learning Scientist from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he developed AI-enabled tools to assist pathologists in slide reporting and diagnostic tasks. His contributions focused on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnostics through innovative technology.
Teaching and Research Assistant Roles
Saharsh has also held teaching and research assistant positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2024 and as a Graduate Researcher in the Coordinated Science Lab Studio for four months in 2023. He collaborated with faculty members, including Dr. Rohitash Chandra, on various AI projects.