2026
Veeam Software
AI Engineering Intern
Improved enterprise RAG retrieval quality through hybrid search, reranking, query expansion, and embedding evaluation across 5,000+ support cases.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING · VIRGINIA TECH
Vanesha Hari
AI, embedded systems, and software engineering.
Building intelligent systems at the intersection of machine learning, embedded software, and hardware.
AI × EMBEDDED × SOFTWARE
> whoami Vanesha Hari Computer Engineering @ Virginia Tech Currently: • AI Engineering Intern @ Veeam • Virginia Tech BOLT • CodePath AI Engineering Fellow Status: Available Jan–Aug 2027
ABOUT
I build systems that connect software intelligence to the physical world.
I am a Computer Engineering student at Virginia Tech with experience across enterprise AI, quantum-inspired machine learning, power electronics, embedded firmware, and hardware-software integration. I enjoy ambiguous problems that require structured experimentation, technical depth, and ownership.
AI Engineering
Embedded Systems
Software Engineering
Robotics
EXPERIENCE
Engineering across AI, machine learning, semiconductors, and connected devices.
2025
D-Wave Quantum
Machine Learning Developer Intern
Built a PyTorch movie recommendation system using Restricted Boltzmann Machines and quantum-inspired machine learning.
2023
Virginia Tech CPES
Research Intern
Researched nano-silver sintering and semiconductor packaging for EV power systems; selected as 1 of 4 students nationwide.
2022
Sensoria
Product & Technical Intern
Explored embedded sensing, Bluetooth-enabled medical devices, and remote patient monitoring systems.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Selected work across AI, embedded systems, computer vision, and robotics.
TECHNICAL TOOLKIT
Tools I use to move from concept to working system.
PythonC++Embedded C/C++JavaJavaScriptPyTorchHugging FaceRAGLLMsFAISSLangChainYOLOESP32ArduinoDockerLinuxMATLABSolidWorksGit
LEADERSHIP & IMPACT
Technical leadership, community service, and sustained execution.
Virginia Tech BOLT
Electric Motorcycle Design Team
Embedded firmware, battery packaging, wiring harnesses, sensors, and hardware integration.
Joys of Giving
$20K+ raised
Mobilized 15+ volunteers, engaged 1,000+ youth, and helped provide 1,500+ meals.
Recognition
National & industry honors
U.S. Congress Gold Medal, Presidential Volunteer Service Award, 3× SWE Awards, 3× NCWIT Awards, and 425 Magazine 30 Under 30.
LET'S CONNECT
Interested in building intelligent systems with real-world impact?
I'm available for Jan–Aug 2027 internships and co-ops.