Summary
Ishita Sinha is a Software Development Engineer II based in San Diego with eight years of experience building web and systems software, currently at Amazon. Trained in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon, she blends strong systems knowledge with hands-on web development, system design, and a curiosity for privacy, IoT, and blockchain. A committed educator and leader, she has served as Head TA for Introduction to Computer Systems, led IEEE HKN Sigma chapter activities, and mentored students through SWE and IEEE, demonstrating a rare mix of technical depth and communication skill. Her early research on privacy for connected vehicles and experience with neural sensing systems reflect a pattern of tackling privacy-sensitive, embedded problems beyond typical web stacks. Outside work she continues to prototype classroom tools and robotics projects, showing a persistent bias toward building practical, human-centered solutions.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Till the 10th grade, Till the 10th grade at Hiranandani Foundation School
Bachelor of Science - BS Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University
11th and 12th grades, 11th and 12th grades at RN Podar School
Spanish, English, Hindi, French