Summary
Aakash Shanbhag is a Research Software Engineer with nine years of experience applying computer vision, deep learning, image and signal processing, and computer graphics to medical imaging and AR/MR applications. Based in Los Angeles, he has driven research-to-production work at Cedars-Sinai and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, including head-mounted facial capture and Hololens rendering projects. He combines hands-on software development for real-time XR systems with strong academic grounding from USC and NIT Surat, and experience teaching and mentoring in signal-processing courses. Known for bridging research prototypes and practical systems, he brings leadership, public speaking, and a willingness to explore new technical avenues to interdisciplinary teams.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Master of Science (MS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Southern California
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician at National Institute of Technology Surat
English, Hindi, Marathi