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Computer Science sophomore at UC Santa Cruz with hands-on proficiency in Python, C, and machine learning frameworks including PyTorch and Rockpool. A collaborative AI researcher driven to bridge technical AI capabilities with clear product value in dynamic, customer-focused teams.

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Abhishek Pillai

About Me

I'm a Computer Science sophomore at UC Santa Cruz with a 3.81 GPA, passionate about machine learning, artificial intelligence, and research. My work spans neuromorphic computing, AI bias studies, and healthcare applications, paired with experience in rapid prototyping and sales engineering.

Through roles in sales engineering and customer service, I've developed strong communication and customer discovery skills, learning to translate complex technical value for investors, customers, and VCs. I love combining hands-on programming with collaborative, real-world research.

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Education

UC Santa Cruz, Computer Science

3.81 GPA • Expected June 2028

Current Focus

AI Research & ML

Experience

Sales engineering and professional development experience.

Sales Engineering Intern

Sentry AIRedwood City, CA

February 2026 - May 2026
  • Selected to represent Sentry AI, Startup Grind 2026 Startup of the Year, pitching its AI-powered computer vision security platform to 5,000+ attendees.
  • Generated 150+ qualified leads in 2 days, including active investors, owning end-to-end follow-up across outreach, meeting scheduling, and CRM management.
  • Completed a 2-week MBA-led Sales Engineering training program focused on pitching AI capabilities, customer discovery, and translating technical value for investors, customers, and VCs.

Marketing Committee

Alpha Kappa PsiSanta Cruz, CA

October 2025 - Present
  • Participate in professional development, networking, and business-focused events.
  • Design rush posters, campaign themes, and promotional materials to increase event visibility and student engagement.
  • Support outreach and marketing efforts for rush events by creating messaging that attracts prospective members.

Featured Projects

Research and development projects that showcase my expertise in machine learning and software engineering.

Neuromorphic Computing

SNN Hypoglycemia Prediction

Building SNN architecture in Rockpool for short-horizon event prediction on healthcare data. Processing 14M+ glucose records with spike encoding and LIF neuron populations.

RockpoolSNNHealthcare

January 2026 - Present

AI Research

LLM Bias Research

Conducting research on large language models to measure bias in college admissions essays. Developing ML models to predict outcomes while identifying fairness concerns.

AI/MLResearchEthics

September 2025 - February 2026

Audio Classification

Audio Dataset Creation

Built a dataset of 2,000+ audio features for genre classification using Python and Librosa. Automated web scraping and ran baseline ML models for validation.

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October 2025 - December 2025

Technical Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • C
  • C++
  • C#

AI/ML

  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Rockpool

Data Tools

  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Librosa

Dev Tools

  • Git
  • Unity
  • Linux (Ubuntu)

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, research collaborations, or just having a great conversation about tech and AI.

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