About Me

I'm currently a senior pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Science, Technology and Society at Stanford Universtiy. I'm interested in education, design and how we can bridge the divide between technical knowledge and social problems. I love to read widely and deeply, and always looking for a good recommendation.

Work Experience

Section Leading

2018 - Present

I'm currently a section leader for Stanford's introductory CS course CS106ap (python), and have previously section led for CS106a (java). Responsibilities include teaching at weekly section meetings, holding debugging office hours, grading assignments, writing problems etc.

Rose Bazaar

2018 - Present

India's first farm to table flower retail company. We believe flowers are a way of life, and with our subscription based model, want to help people start everyday with fresh flowers at their doorstep. We grow our roses using sustainable agricultural practises only and cut out middle men to give our customers the best product possible, with no hidden costs. Check out: rosebazaar.in for more details.

Karuturi Kubed

2017 - Present

We are working on developing a dessicant based Air to Water machine to alleviate water scarcity in arid and dry areas. Partnered with Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville.

The Bowl

2018-19

How can we stop research labs from losing knowledge every time an intern leaves? The Bowl wants to solve this problem and plug the leaks on institutional information loss. Supported by Stanford Venture Studio, Graduate School of Business.

Karuturi Global Limited

2018

Worked as the assistant to the Executive Director for KGL, a publicly listed agriculture company with farms in India, Kenya and Ethiopia. Responsibilities included weekly cash flow statements, various administrative tasks, public relations work and hands-on experience in management of a large team.

Stanford Center for International Developement

2017-18

Conducted exploratory field research, data collection & analysis in the Channapatna craft cluster in Karnataka to understand design process. Studied the collaboration between artisans and designers and what drives innovation in the designs produced. Work involved literature review, interviewing different people, coding the data, creating a database of products produced for analysis, survey design and implementation and recruitment of other field research assistants.

Bay City Beacon

2016-17

Worked as a freelance writer on the Technology beat for this San Francisco based newspaper started by former Clinton campaign staff. Gained experience talking to experts, government officials, activists and others to cover a story from multiple angles for publication.

Cantor Art Museum

2016-18

Facilitated Cantor's Sunday program for families. Assisted in art activities for young children, docent led tours and the administrative tasks of signing in families, lending art packs etc.

Deccan Herald

2015

Wrote regularly for the national 'Newspaper In Education' program as well as for arts and city life section for Bangalore. Pitched original stories and conducted supporting research for veteran journalists.

Mahua Art Gallery

2014-15

Worked as a social media intern at Mahua Art Gallery to learn more about the art gallery business as well as getting experience with social media campaigns.

Times of India

2014

Selected to attend their summer training session, writer for student paper and nationally circulated paper. Featured in their article about their internship program.

Sense Kaleidoscope

2013-14

Worked as an art tutor at this unconventional school which uses art therapy to provide quality education and vocational training for students on the autistic spectrum.