Hi, I'm Anirudh
About Me
I'm a passionate Computer Science student with a focus on AI/ML research and practical software development. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree at the University of Waterloo with hands-on co-op experience and active involvement in cutting-edge research projects.
Personal Info
Key Achievements
- Governor General's Academic Bronze Medal
- UW President's Scholarship of Distinction
- Selected for competitive UR2PhD Research Program
- Multiple merit-based scholarships and awards
- Active contributor to UW Computer Science Club
Education
Academic foundation in Computer Science with focus on algorithms and mathematics
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science (Honours with Co-op)
University of Waterloo
Current Standing
2A Term (Fall 2025)
Selected Coursework
Data Structures & AlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingProbabilityCalculus IILinear AlgebraMechanics
Technical Skills
Technologies and tools I work with
Languages
PythonC/C++JavaJavaScriptDartHTMLCSSBash
Frameworks & Libraries
ReactFlutterDjangoExpressBootstrapFirebase
Developer Tools
GitVS CodeIntelliJPyCharmDockerNiagara Workbench
Databases & Design
PostgreSQLMongoDBFirebase FirestoreREST APIsFigmaCanva
Experience
Research, co-op positions, and professional roles that have shaped my journey
Undergraduate Researcher - UR2PhD Program
University of Waterloo - Early Research Experience (CS 399)
- Selected for competitive research on diffusion acceleration for image/video generation models
- Prototyping system optimizations to reduce generative model inference time via caching and sparse computation
- Conducting benchmarking and literature review to evaluate scalability across multimodal datasets
AI/MLDiffusion ModelsComputer VisionResearchPerformance Optimization
Frontend Graphics Designer - Co-op
University of Waterloo - Plant Operations
- Modernized BAS graphics for 20+ buildings using Niagara Tridium, BQL, and NEQL for real-time data integration
- Created interactive, UX-optimized dashboards for HVAC, AHU, and Chiller systems, improving operator efficiency
- Researched and proposed automation workflows to cut deployment time by 30%
Niagara TridiumBQL/NEQLUX DesignBuilding AutomationData Visualization
Web Designer
UW Computer Science Club
- Designed Class Profile website for 2025 graduates with responsive layouts and accessible UI via Figma
- Improved accessibility and branding consistency for a high-traffic student-facing resource
FigmaWeb DesignAccessibilityUI/UX
Featured Projects
A showcase of my technical projects and development work
AlgoPlayground
Interactive platform for visualizing and testing sorting, graph, and search algorithms with real-time animations.
ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDB
Key Features:
- Sub-200ms render times
- Real-time animations
- Algorithm execution API
TaskFlow
Full-stack task management app with JWT authentication, tagging, and deadline reminders.
DjangoPostgreSQLDocker
Key Features:
- CI/CD pipeline
- 95% unit test coverage
- Containerized deployment
Portfolio Website
Modern, responsive portfolio website built with Next.js featuring dark/light themes, smooth animations, and mobile-optimized navigation.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer Motion
Key Features:
- Dark/light theme toggle
- Mobile-responsive design
- Smooth scroll animations
Space Game
Interactive arcade game with directional shooting, health tracking, and collision mechanics.
Snake Game
Classic Snake game with increasing difficulty, speed progression, and real-time scoreboard.
AccessTray
Community impact project designing custom removable tray for wheelchair-bound user workplace access.
DesignPrototyping
Key Features:
- Community impact
- Collaborative design
- Accessibility focus
Leadership & Volunteerism
Community involvement and leadership roles that drive positive impact
Faculty of Mathematics Ambassador
University of Waterloo
- Mentoring incoming students and assisting with faculty outreach initiatives
- Supporting campus events and student engagement programs
LeadershipMentoringStudent Engagement
Hospital Volunteer
Thompson General Hospital - Auxiliary/Gift Shop
- Managed shop operations and assisted diverse visitors, including individuals with disabilities
- Contributed to raising $35K+ for hospital and community projects
Community ServiceHealthcare SupportFundraising
Get In Touch
Let's connect and explore opportunities together
Contact Information
Let's Connect
I'm interested in co-op opportunities, research collaborations, and tech discussions
Currently Looking For:
- Summer 2026 Co-op opportunities
- AI/ML research collaborations
- Full-stack development projects
- Open source contributions