# Akshay Mendon

> AI/ML at Aviz Networks | I-CAP Fellow at SVLG | MS in Computer Science | Editorial Board Member at Primera Scientific Publication House

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/akshaymendon

Hey! I'm Akshay Mendon, and I'm passionate about research, technology, and innovation.

During my undergraduate studies, I had the incredible opportunity to present my research projects at prestigious IEEE international conferences and contribute to book chapters published by industry leaders like Springer Nature Singapore and IGI Global. 

My academic journey has equipped me with expertise in areas such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. With a strong foundation in computer science principles and a passion for cutting-edge technology, I'm constantly seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. 

Currently, I'm thrilled to be pursuing my MS in CS at Santa Clara University in Silicon Valley, where I'm eagerly looking forward to immersing myself in the tech-infused environment and engaging with the brightest minds in the industry.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer - AI and Data Platform @ Aviz Networks
Jan 2025 – Present | San Jose, California, United States

### Editorial Board Member @ PriMera Scientific Publications
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Editorial Board Member for PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health journal (ISSN: 2833-5627).

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Santa Clara University
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Santa Clara, California, United States
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the course CSEN 266: Artificial Intelligence under Dr. Mengzhu Luo

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Santa Clara University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Santa Clara, California, United States
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the course CSEN 281: Pattern Recognition and Data Mining under Dr. Arun Jagota

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Santa Clara University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Santa Clara, California, United States
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the course CSEN 266: Artificial Intelligence under Dr. Oana Ignat

### I-CAP Fellow @ Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area
Analyzed labor market trends and workforce data to design California’s first bachelor’s program in AI for community colleges,
projected to equip 1,000+ students annually with industry-ready AI skills and address talent shortages.
Developed a data-driven whitepaper for Deloitte Foundation, leveraging Tableau and statistical analysis to guide AI curriculum
adoption in 100+ community colleges, accelerating workforce readiness statewide.

### Data Scientist @ EzDataMunch
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Data Engineer @ Stealth Mode AgriTech Startup
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Software Engineer - Data Platforms @ Surana Group of Hospitals
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

### Research Assistant @ Thakur College of Engineering and Technology (TCET)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Collaborated with student researchers from Vellore Institute of Technology, Bhopal to evaluate AtomNet's efficacy compared to SMINA in virtual screening and molecular docking for medication discovery with neural networks.

Developed a symptom-based disease prediction chatbot employing Random Forest classifier, delivering 95% accuracy and 94% F1 score as part of healthcare information website.

Co-authored a research paper on a Blockchain-powered E-voting system, detailing its architecture, security protocols, and potential to revolutionize electoral processes through immutable, transparent, and secure voting mechanisms.

Presented 3 technical papers in IEEE conferences and wrote 2 book chapters for Springer and IGI Global publication house.

### Data Scientist @ Japs Aircon Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Santa Clara University

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
University of Mumbai


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/akshaym911

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Last updated: 2026-04-05