anuraag shankar
full stack engineer | machine learning and cloud systems
summary
passionate developer with interests in full-stack development, machine learning, and cybersecurity. proven record in research, leadership, and community building, including leading teams of 100+ members and conducting applied ai research with 91% accuracy in fabric classification.
experience
research intern - machine learning engineer
vellore institute of technology, chennai
may 2025 - present
- - conducted applied ai research in collaboration with the national institute of fashion technology (nift)
- - designed and implemented a cnn-based model for fabric classification
- - curated and preprocessed a dataset of over 2,000 high-resolution fabric texture images
- - achieved 91% test accuracy through hyperparameter tuning and regularization techniques
cybersecurity research intern
isaca, chennai
jan 2024 - apr 2024
- - analyzed the security posture of 250+ smart home and iot devices
- - conducted penetration testing and detailed risk assessments
- - proposed mitigation strategies and documented technical vulnerability reports
- - enhanced awareness around iot security in consumer environments
vice president
microsoft innovations club, vit chennai
apr 2025 - present
- - spearheading a team of 100+ students across tech, design, and operations
- - organized multiple hackathons, tech talks, and community engagement programs
- - leading strategic initiatives to promote microsoft technologies on campus
microsoft student ambassador (msa)
microsoft (remote)
apr 2025 - present
- - part of a global community of 5,000+ student ambassadors across 100+ countries
- - advocating microsoft tools, learning platforms, and certifications
- - hosting peer-learning sessions, coding events, and onboarding activities for students
skills
languages
java, python, c/c++, javascript, html/css, sql (mysql), r
frameworks
react, node.js, flask
libraries
pandas, numpy, matplotlib
tools and platforms
git, google cloud platform, vs code
education
bachelor of technology
vellore institute of technology, chennai
major: computer science with specialization in cyber-physical systems
aug 2023 - present
cgpa: 9.25 | department rank: 6
class 12 (cbse)
padma seshadri bala bhavan senior secondary school, chennai
completed: july 2023
grade: 97.2% | school rank: 2