Bhavani Ananthabhotla
About Bhavani Ananthabhotla
Bhavani Ananthabhotla is an AI/ML Engineer with a master's degree from MIT, where she focused on disaster response and development policy. She has experience in developing algorithms and statistical models, and currently works at Cercle after previously serving as a Junior Data Scientist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Work at Cercle
Bhavani Ananthabhotla has been employed at Cercle as an AI/ML Engineer since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing algorithms and statistical models, contributing to projects that enhance the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in various contexts. Her expertise is particularly relevant in areas that require innovative solutions to complex problems.
Education and Expertise
Bhavani Ananthabhotla completed her Master’s degree in Technology and Policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Yale University. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in both technical and policy-oriented aspects of technology, particularly in the context of disaster response and humanitarian assistance.
Background
Before joining Cercle, Bhavani worked as a Junior Data Scientist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she was part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Systems Group, where she contributed to projects aimed at improving disaster response systems. Her experience at MIT Lincoln Laboratory provided her with practical insights into the application of data science in real-world scenarios.
Research Focus
Bhavani Ananthabhotla's research interests include the development of algorithms and statistical models specifically for disaster response and development policy. She has conducted research on designing interactive tools that aid disaster response efforts, particularly in data-scarce environments. Her work integrates methods from Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing the importance of user-centered design in humanitarian contexts.