Sharanya Desai
working on delivering ML solutions to healthcare problems
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/