Sainesh Nakra
Experienced Software Engineer
About Me
Hey, I'm Sainesh
A Software Engineer in the US currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Northeastern University, Boston specializing in machine learning and distributed systems.
I work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Discrete Mathematics, and I'm a Research Assistant in two labs: I work with Prof. Konrad on smart contract auditing using generative AI and with Prof. Mallesh on machine learning techniques for VR video compression. Additionally, I help MIT students in developing AI products as a Course Advisor under Prof. Ramesh Raskar.
Previously, I worked in software development at Bosch, Honda, and NEC, with my code impacting over a million users. I've also won two hackathons and reached the finals in three others.
I'm passionate about solving complex problems with technology. If you're interested in working together, please reach out!
My Skills
Work Experience & Education
Work Experience
Course Advisor
MIT, under Prof. Ramesh Raskar
Oct 2024 - Present
- Advising students in the 'Foundations of AI Ventures' course on developing AI-based products.
- Providing mentorship on codebases and product development for student-led startup projects, including personalized sessions to resolve technical challenges.
Research Assistant
Northeastern University, under Prof. Mallesh Dasari
Oct 2024 - Present
- Conducting research on 3D video compression using Neural Video Codecs, focusing on spatial video efficiency.
- Working with diffusion models to enhance video processing and compression techniques.
Research Assistant
Khoury College of Computer Science, Northeastern University
Apr 2024 - Present
- Led the development of ML-powered tools for streamlining smart contract audits, enhancing efficiency by 80%.
- Integrated established tools with language model-driven insights, resulting in a 30% increase in audit accuracy and reducing processing time from days to minutes.
Software Engineer
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Mar 2021 - Aug 2023
- Developed cloud-based web functionalities for Audi and Volkswagen, improving system reliability by 25%.
- Led a team of 3 engineers to design a Radar List Handling feature, increasing diagnostic accuracy by 15%.
- Integrated Bosch's Central Secure Gateway with PACCAR trucks, enhancing system reliability by 20% across 185,900+ vehicles.
Software Engineering Intern
Honda Cars India Pvt Ltd
Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
- Redesigned the UI of Honda Cars' mobile app, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement and satisfaction.
Software Engineering Intern
NEC Technologies Pvt Ltd
May 2019 - Jun 2019
- Contributed to back-end development using RabbitMQ for real-time messaging in a government defense project, improving load-handling capacity by 400%.
Research Assistant
VIT Innovation Labs, Vellore, India
Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
- Led rapid prototyping sessions for VR depth perception studies, conducting over 200 trials to gather patient data and refine product features.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Sep 2023 - May 2025
- Relevant Coursework: Software Engineering, Scalable Distributed Systems, Algorithms, Programming Design Paradigms, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning.
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
Jul 2017 - Jul 2021
- Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Web Development, Database Management Systems.
Featured Projects
Tutu - Educational Song Generator
Built Tutu, an AI-based platform that creates educational songs based on user-selected topics. Tutu uses NLP and audio synthesis to generate topic-focused songs, helping make learning more enjoyable. Users can easily enter their topics and receive customized songs to support learning and retention.
cAIro - AI-Powered Digital Marketing Platform
Developed cAIro, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline digital marketing efforts for businesses. cAIro provides tools for creating professional landing pages, generating high-quality marketing content, and automating lead generation, allowing businesses to focus on growth. With its time-saving automation features and access to expert-level marketing resources, cAIro helps businesses enhance their online presence and reach a broader audience.
Technologies:
AI-Powered Smart Contract Auditor
Led the development of DefiGuard, an innovative smart contract auditing tool that uses advanced language models to streamline the auditing process for Ethereum-based contracts. This solution significantly improved efficiency, cutting down manual auditing work by 80% and ensuring thorough and accurate audits.
Insurance GPT
Developed an AI-powered assistant for navigating health insurance services. The application allows users to upload their insurance policy PDFs to discover preventive and free services covered by their insurance. It also helps users find booking locations based on their policy and location inputs. The website features a stunning and interactive user interface with advanced CSS styling for an enhanced user experience.
GetMeAJob - Job Application Tracker
Developed a web application to help users track job applications and stay organized during the job hunt. Github is pvt, please visit the website instead!
Technologies:
ScriptCut - Text-Based Video Editor
Created ScriptCut, a tool for editing videos through a text interface. ScriptCut lets users edit video by modifying the transcript, allowing precise control over content. It uses AI to automatically remove bloopers and unwanted sections, streamlining the editing process. Users can also make quick text edits that reflect in the video itself. Currently in active development.
Netflix Clone (SNSTREAM)
Used React to recreate the Netflix UI with real-time data updates for shows, using API endpoints to ensure fresh content each time.
Technologies:
Tavern Social
Developed an informative website for a blockchain-based social media platform currently in the development phase.
Technologies:
E-Commerce Website UI
Designed the frontend experience for an e-commerce store landing page using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Technologies:
LinkedIn Clone Using React
Developed an interactive LinkedIn-clone with advanced authentication, allowing seamless user functionality for posting content and managing profiles.
Technologies:
Game Projects
Road Kill
Road Kill is an engaging and dynamic racing game that integrates blockchain technology to offer a thrilling gaming experience while ensuring secure and transparent leaderboard management. Players navigate through various levels, dodge obstacles, collect rewards, and customize their cars with different skins. The game’s unique blend of fast-paced action and blockchain integration offers a novel approach to racing games.
Arcade Snake Game
Recreated the popular snake video game with a cleaner UI using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.
Technologies:
The 2048 Game
Redesigned the UI for the popular 2048 game to make it ad-free and visually engaging. Implemented using JavaScript and made open-source for customization.