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+# Ishvi Mathai - Technical Profile
+
+## 👋 About Me
+
+I'm a Computer Science student at Stanford University pursuing both a B.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Management Science and Engineering. I'm passionate about using technology to create meaningful impact, particularly in education and AI applications.
+
+---
+
+## 💻 Technical Skills
+
+### Programming Languages
+
+- Python (Pandas, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
+- C++
+- Java
+- Kotlin
+- SQL
+
+### Areas of Expertise
+
+- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
+- Reinforcement Learning
+- Computer Vision
+- Data Science & Visualization
+- Full-Stack Development
+- VR/XR Development (Unity, Blender)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Professional Experience
+
+### **Google - SWE Intern, Search Notifications** (Summer 2025)
+
+- Migrated LLM-generated search notifications to Google's Search-wide LLM orchestration platform
+- Upgraded from Gemini v1 to v2.5 Pro with improved grounding and safety capabilities
+- Designed and implemented preprocessors and postprocessors in Kotlin
+- Achieved **+20% coverage** and **+8% sends** through live experimentation
+
+### **Google - STEP Intern, Privacy Serving SRE** (Summer 2024)
+
+- Optimized Zanzibar's efficiency by **46.7%** while maintaining millisecond-level SLOs
+- Created critical performance metric visualizations using internal monitoring tools
+- Collaborated with SREs, SWEs, and Technical Leads on technical risk assessment
+
+### **Chotuu Ki Education (Non-profit)** - SWE Intern (Summer 2023)
+
+- Developed an educational Android app using Kotlin and SQL
+- Created 150+ Canva screens for gamified learning experiences
+- Served underprivileged students in Hyderabad, India
+- Presented at Stanford Undergraduate Research and Public Service Symposium
+
+---
+
+## 🔬 Research & Projects
+
+### **Machine Learning Projects**
+
+#### [RL on Quarto: Dense Reward Environments](https://github.com/ishvi-m)
+
+_April - June 2025_
+
+- Evaluated PPO agent performance comparing sparse vs. dense reward environments
+- Implemented strategic move rewards and poor move penalties
+- Explored self-training techniques in reinforcement learning
+
+#### [Transfer Learning for Fish Detection](https://github.com/ishvi-m)
+
+_April - June 2024_
+
+- Compared pretrained YOLOv7, transfer learning models, and from-scratch training
+- Evaluated performance on Ozfish dataset for underwater fish detection
+- Explored optimal data requirements for transfer learning
+
+#### [Parkinson's Disease Classification from EEG](https://github.com/ishvi-m)
+
+_September - December 2024_
+
+- Achieved **71.4% accuracy** classifying Parkinson's from EEG signals
+- Utilized k-NN and logistic regression for feature extraction
+- Applied signal processing techniques to medical data
+
+### **Software Development Projects**
+
+#### **Storytelling Educational Generative AI App**
+
+_September 2024 - February 2025_
+
+- Conducted generative AI research with Stanford's Piech Lab
+- Focused on boosting English speaking skills engagement
+- Developed for non-profit educational purposes
+
+#### **Space Escape Room (VR)**
+
+_September - December 2023_
+
+- Built immersive VR experience with 3+ scenes
+- Integrated 100+ Unity Assets and custom Blender models
+- Implemented XR Interactables for enhanced user interaction
+
+### **Research**
+
+#### **SF Unified School District Zoning Policy Research**
+
+_with Prof. Irene Lo | October 2024 - June 2025_
+
+- Creating data visualizations for school assignment simulations
+- Analyzing different zoning policies and their impacts
+- Supporting evidence-based policy recommendations
+
+---
+
+## 🎓 Leadership & Teaching
+
+### **Teaching Assistant - Computer Science**
+
+_September 2025 - Present_
+
+- Leading weekly sections for introductory CS classes
+- Providing office hour support and grading assignments
+- Mentoring students in their programming journey
+
+### **Women in Computer Science (WiCS) - Industry Events Lead**
+
+_September 2024 - June 2025_
+
+- Organizing events connecting women in tech with industry professionals
+- Facilitating exploration of career opportunities and company cultures
+- Building community and networking opportunities
+
+### **Stanford Club Swimming - President**
+
+_September 2023 - June 2024_
+
+- Led weekly board meetings for 100+ members
+- Organized competitions and social events
+- Directed team practices and fostered team culture
+
+---
+
+## 📫 Let's Connect!
+
+- 🔗 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishvimathai)
+- 🐙 [GitHub](https://github.com/ishvi-m)
+- 📧 ishvim@stanford.edu
+
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