Gargi Mahadeshwar
About Gargi Mahadeshwar
Gargi Mahadeshwar is a Software Engineering Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, with a background in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University. She has held various roles in technology and social impact, including positions at Coding it Forward, CSbyUs, and Duke University.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Gargi Mahadeshwar serves as a Software Engineering Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. In this role, she applies her software engineering skills to support various health-related projects. Her work contributes to the NIH's mission of advancing medical research and improving public health outcomes.
Previous Experience at Coding it Forward
In 2022, Gargi Mahadeshwar worked as a Civic Digital Fellow at Coding it Forward for a duration of two months. This position involved engaging with civic technology initiatives aimed at improving government services through innovative digital solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Gargi Mahadeshwar is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a dual major in Economics at Duke University, expected to graduate in 2024. She is concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as part of her studies. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school diploma at Enloe High School from 2016 to 2020.
Involvement in Duke University Programs
Gargi Mahadeshwar has been actively involved in various programs at Duke University. She has served as a Co-Chair of the Duke Human Rights Student Advisory Board since 2020 and as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Discrete Math in Computer Science since 2022. Additionally, she is a Vice President of Community Development for the DTech Scholars Program and has worked as a Data Analyst for the Duke Impact Investing Group since 2021.
Technical and Research Experience
Gargi Mahadeshwar has gained valuable technical experience through various roles. She worked as a Back End Developer and Research Assistant at CSbyUs in 2021 for three months. Additionally, she served as a Data Fellow at Bluebonnet Data for four months in 2021. These positions have allowed her to develop her skills in software development and data analysis.