Sharanya Desai

About me

I serve as the Director of AI and Technical Fellow at NeuroPace, where my extensive background in statistical signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning plays a crucial role in developing impactful, customer-focused software tools. I lead the AI team and steer the data science strategy behind creating the world's only fully implantable, closed-loop commercial neurostimulator device for epilepsy. I live in Mountain View, California, with my husband and daughter.

Education

• B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani (2008).

• M.Sc Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani (2008).

• PhD in Bioengineering (specializations: Neuroengineering, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Algorithm development) from Dr.Steve Potter's and Dr.Robert Gross's labs at the Georgia Institute of Technology (2013). 

Tools and techniques I specialize in

• • Python, Tensorflow (Keras), Pytorch, MATLAB, SQL, Git

  • Cloud (GCP) and GPU computing

  • Deep Learning and Machine Learning

  • AI based Recommendation Engines

  • Physiological signal processing

  • Clinical data mining

  • Big biomedical/time-series data mining

  • Estimation and forecasting algorithms for chronic disease conditions

  • Computer Vision techniques on physiological datasets

  • Epilepsy, Neuroscience and Neuromodulation

  • Managing clinical and research collaborations

  • Mentoring and managing AI/ML engineers and scientists

  • Managing ML/AI projects in cross-functional teams

  • Developing IP and research publications

  • Presenting externally at international conferences and internally to stakeholders and board of directors

  • FDA submission

Hobbies and interests

I am a trained Kuchipudi dancer and occasionally perform for my family and friends. I also enjoy swimming, reading well-written articles, traveling and experimenting with different cuisines. You can read about some of my travel experiences here: https://omgfoodandtravel.blogspot.com/