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SHASHI

SHASHI

i’m Shashi Salavath, a computer scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur passionate about building human-centered technologies that create impact across disciplines and borders.

i’m Shashi Salavath, a computer scientist, researcher, and entrepreneur passionate about building human-centered technologies that create impact across disciplines and borders.

what i do
whether engineering AI solutions for disaster relief at State Farm or developing virtual mental health companions using humanoid robotics, I bring technical depth and real-world application together. My work has been recognized and presented on global stages—from Spain to Singapore—and spans machine learning, computer vision, and systems design. But more than just building for the sake of innovation, I build to solve: to bring care to underserved communities, accelerate progress in medicine, and scale technologies that matter.


what i do
whether engineering AI solutions for disaster relief at State Farm or developing virtual mental health companions using humanoid robotics, I bring technical depth and real-world application together. My work has been recognized and presented on global stages—from Spain to Singapore—and spans machine learning, computer vision, and systems design. But more than just building for the sake of innovation, I build to solve: to bring care to underserved communities, accelerate progress in medicine, and scale technologies that matter.


what i'm working toward
at the heart of everything I do is a belief in radical collaboration—the kind that breaks silos between fields, people, and possibilities. I’m drawn to complex problems that live between research and real-world use, where engineering intersects with ethics, health, policy, and design. Whether launching startups or collaborating with world-class researchers, I aim to pioneer tools that empower others, especially in places and populations often overlooked. Because the future isn’t built by code alone—it’s built by those bold enough to connect.

what i'm working toward
at the heart of everything I do is a belief in radical collaboration—the kind that breaks silos between fields, people, and possibilities. I’m drawn to complex problems that live between research and real-world use, where engineering intersects with ethics, health, policy, and design. Whether launching startups or collaborating with world-class researchers, I aim to pioneer tools that empower others, especially in places and populations often overlooked. Because the future isn’t built by code alone—it’s built by those bold enough to connect.

education

West Lafayatte, IN

2025 – 2029

Undergraduate in Computer Science

Purdue University

• Focused on creating human-centered experiences in the AI space.

Aurora, IL

2022 – 2025

Selective residential public high-school for advanced STEM education.

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Relevant Coursework: Computational Science, Microcontroller Applications, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

Clubs/Orgs: Future Business Leaders of America, Data Science and Visualization, IMSA AI, Total Applied Learning and Entrepreneurship, Chess, Speech, Soccer

career

2022 — Present

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State Farm

Software Engineer & Enterprise Researcher

2022 — Present

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State Farm

Software Engineer & Enterprise Researcher

2024 — Present

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Quantum Machines

Systems Developer

2023 — Present

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OpenMind

Founder & CEO, AI-driven Mental Healthcare

Summer 2024

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The Office of Congressman Raja K.

Policy Intern

Summer 2023

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SafeStart Medical

Application Developer & Database Manager

research

2024 — 2025

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MIT AVT Consortium

Enterprise Researcher with State Farm

2023 — 2025

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CHiP Lab, Northwestern University

Informatics Researcher

2023 — 2024

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Westlake University - Hangzhou, China

Computational Intelligence Researcher

conferences

conferences

I’ve been fortunate to present my work at national and international conferences, where I’ve shared ideas, learned from leading researchers, and connected with a global community of innovators.

I’ve been fortunate to present my work at national and international conferences, where I’ve shared ideas, learned from leading researchers, and connected with a global community of innovators.

24th International Conference
on Computational Science

2024

The Harvard Science
Research Conference

2024

The International Young
Researchers Conference

2024

17th International Conference
for Computer Science and IT

2024

a few awards

  • 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Regional Finalist

    The top 0.2% of 105,000+ applicants. Recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence.

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  • 2025 National Merit Corporate Scholarship

    $40,000 scholarship as a National Merit Finalist. Selected as 1 of 830 awardees from a pool of ~17,000 seminfinalists.

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  • 2024 Stephanie P. Marshall & Workman Grants

    Awarded funds to advance AI-driven projects and present other work at various domestic and international conferences.

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  • 2023 Celebrating High School Innovators Winner

    Given seed capital for developing OpenMind, an AI-powered mental health platform, recognized for innovation in the startup space.

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  • 2023 Regional, State, and National Standing

    Event: Coding & Programming

    1st place, Central Northern regional & IL SLC.

    Top 10 at NLC in Atlanta, GA.

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  • Guest on Lifetime TV's
    The Balancing Act

    Featured in a segment on AI to discuss my ventures in the field, reaching an audience of ~1.2 million weekly viewers.

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  • Competitive Qualifer in Informational Speaking

    Competed from the regional to the national level. Spoke on topics ranging from affirmative action to consumerism.

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  • 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Regional Finalist

    The top 0.2% of 105,000+ applicants. Recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence.

    learn more

  • 2025 National Merit Corporate Scholarship

    $40,000 scholarship as a National Merit Finalist. Selected as 1 of 830 awardees from a pool of ~17,000 seminfinalists.

    learn more

  • 2024 Stephanie P. Marshall & Workman Grants

    Awarded funds to advance AI-driven projects and present other work at various domestic and international conferences.

    learn more

  • 2023 Celebrating High School Innovators Winner

    Given seed capital for developing OpenMind, an AI-powered mental health platform, recognized for innovation in the startup space.

    learn more

  • 2023 Regional, State, and National Standing

    Event: Coding & Programming

    1st place, Central Northern regional & IL SLC.

    Top 10 at NLC in Atlanta, GA.

    learn more

  • Guest on Lifetime TV's
    The Balancing Act

    Featured in a segment on AI to discuss my ventures in the field, reaching an audience of ~1.2 million weekly viewers.

    learn more

  • Competitive Qualifer in Informational Speaking

    Competed from the regional to the national level. Spoke on topics ranging from affirmative action to consumerism.

    learn more

volunteerism

volunteerism

onja

I support Onja’s mission in Madagascar by helping teach under-resourced youth coding and English, equipping them with the skills to access global tech careers and uplift their communities.

I support Onja’s mission in Madagascar by helping teach under-resourced youth coding and English, equipping them with the skills to access global tech careers and uplift their communities.

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little free pantry

little free pantry

As a founding member, I helped establish a network of neighborhood pantries in underserved areas, providing essential food, hygiene items, and books to families in need.


As a founding member, I helped establish a network of neighborhood pantries in underserved areas, providing essential food, hygiene items, and books to families in need.


ekal vidyalaya

With Ekal Vidyalaya, I’ve helped raise over $100,000 to fund one-teacher schools across rural India, expanding educational access for thousands of children in remote villages.

With Ekal Vidyalaya, I’ve helped raise over $100,000 to fund one-teacher schools across rural India, expanding educational access for thousands of children in remote villages.

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got something sick i could help out with?

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a random few moments in time

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