diff --git a/README-ashal.md b/README-ashal.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3912a4d --- /dev/null +++ b/README-ashal.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +# About Me + +**Name**: Syed Ashal Ali +**Email**: ashal@stanford.edu +**LinkedIn**: [LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/in/syed-ashal-ali-bb8383247) +**GitHub**: [GitHub Profile](https://github.com/ashal-ali) +**Personal Website**: [Website](https://ashal-ali.github.io/Personal-Website/) + +## Education +**Stanford University** +**Degree**: B.S. Data Science (Mathematical & Computational Science Track) +**Relevant Coursework**: +- Natural Language Processing (NLP) +- Computer Systems +- Statistical Inference +- Differential Equations & Fourier Methods +- Linear Algebra & Multivariable Calculus +- Probability +- Scientific Python + +## Technical Skills +- **Programming Languages**: Python, C/C++, R, HTML/CSS, MySQL +- **Libraries**: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Verilog +- **Frameworks**: React, Node.js, Flask, FastAPI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Streamlit +- **Tools**: Git, Google Cloud Platform, Tableau, MATLAB, ImageJ + +## Work Experience +### **Artificial Intelligence Research Intern** +**Stanford AI Lab (SAIL)** | Dec 2023 – Present +- Developed a One-Class Classifier anomaly detector using DINOv2 embeddings (74% accuracy). +- Integrated multi-modal Vision Language Models to analyze ECG videos, images, and text summaries. + +### **Quantitative Research Intern** +**Green Canvas (Stealth Fund)** | Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 +- Applied SVMs and LSTM networks to optimize trading strategies, increasing returns by 9%. +- Conducted signal research for portfolio optimization using regression models and tree-based algorithms. + +### **Machine Learning Research Intern** +**Stanford Dept. of Statistics** | Feb 2024 – Aug 2024 +- Parsed high-dimensional datasets with SQL & Pandas to highlight disease trends. +- Formulated indicators of schistosomiasis using Random Forests & XGBoost, reducing error by 6%. + +## Projects +### **AI Agent-based ASIC Verification** +- Integrated supervised & reinforcement learning models in SystemVerilog testbench. +- Engineered a scalable debugging tool using LangChain & PyTorch, reducing debugging time by 20%. + +### **Citadel Spring Invitational Datathon (3rd Place)** +- Designed predictive frameworks for analyzing oil futures & market data using Pandas & statistical models. + +### **Global Water Charity Automation** +- Led a team to develop AI-driven automated device maintenance systems deployed across 230+ communities. + +## Publications and Awards +- **Publication**: "Diffusion-Based 3D Bioprinting Strategies" (Advanced Science). +- **Awards**: + - 1st in the International Academic Biothon (2020) + - 3x National Debating Team Champion (2019-2021) + +## Activities +- Member of the **Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurship Society** and **Stanford Polo Club**. +