Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari
About Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari
Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari is a researcher with a background in computer science and engineering. She has held various positions in prestigious institutions and companies, including New York University and Google Summer of Code, focusing on machine learning and generative AI in medical imaging.
Researcher at Google Summer of Code
Currently, Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari is working as a Researcher at Google Summer of Code since 2023. In this role, she is involved in a generative AI project that focuses on medical imaging. This initiative aims to enhance the application of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector, particularly in the generation of synthetic medical images.
Education and Expertise
Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari studied at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where she earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education at New York University, obtaining a Master's in Computer Engineering from 2021 to 2023. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in computer science and engineering principles.
Professional Experience at New York University
At New York University, Vara held multiple positions in 2022. She served as a Course Assistant for a Machine Learning course taught by Professor Anna Chormanska for three months. Additionally, she worked in a grading position for the same subject and contributed as a Research Assistant at the NYU Video Lab for one year. She also held a Graduate Research Assistant position at NYU Langone Health for eight months, focusing on research initiatives in the healthcare domain.
Previous Roles and Internships
Vara Lakshmi Bayanagari has held various roles prior to her current position. She worked as an Associate Software Developer II at Publicis Sapient from 2019 to 2021. She also completed internships at L V Prasad Eye Institute in 2017 and Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Vietnam in 2019, where she focused on computer vision. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services in 2022.
Contributions to Generative AI in Medical Imaging
In 2023, Vara participated in the Google Summer of Code, contributing to a project on 'Synthetic MRI generation.' This project emphasizes the role of generative AI in medical imaging, showcasing her commitment to advancing technology in healthcare. Her work aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical imaging processes.