# Shivaika Kumar

> CS + Chem @ NYU

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/shivaika

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ NYU IT High Speed Research Network
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area
Automated hardware and performance diagnostics to improve looking into RAM, network, PCIe devices, and server health.
Identified performance bottlenecks and optimized throughput to support stable, high-reliability storage pipelines.
Collaborated with base engineers to improve reliability and long-term scalability of the research computing environment.

### Machine Learning Research Assistant @ New York University
Jan 2024 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area
Participated in cutting-edge research applying large language models to protein sequence analysis.
Implemented and optimized neural network training workflows using PyTorch, Hydra, and other advanced coding frameworks.
Collaborated with a PhD candidate to design and evaluate predictive algorithms for protein structure analysis.
Engaged in technical discussions on loss functions, training metrics, and model accuracy to advance machine learning methodologies.
Contributed to the development of tools that support bioinformatics research and machine learning innovation.

### Seller @ Depop
Jan 2023 – Present
List and cultivate interesting descriptions of items using buzzwords to increase search engine optimization.
Package and ship sold items in a timely manner.
Update and refresh old listings to increase visibility on selling platform.
Manage full operations, including product research, sourcing, listing and sales.
Conduct fashion forecasting to stay ahead of trends and list upcoming trend items.
Handle customer service through private messages, manage advertising, and oversee order fulfillment.

### Tutor @ America Reads*America Counts
Jan 2023 – Present | New York, New York, United States
Tutor children (PreK - 5th grade) from lower-income areas to alleviate the effects caused by the interruption of in-person learning.
Translate English to Spanish and English to Russian for elementary level students.
Create educational art pieces to aid visual learners in comprehension of topics.

### Sales And Marketing Intern @ Aflac
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Orange, Connecticut, United States
- Conduct market research locating prospective clients
- Negotiate sales and contracts to close accounts and meet objectives 
- Meet with clients over-the-phone and on-site to promote Aflac plans to best support their business growth

### Teaching Assistant @ FRIENDS OF CPFA ARTSPLACE INC
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
Create interesting lesson plans involving art basics such as lines, shapes, and colors.
Efficiently assist and serve 10-20 students in grades K-6 at a time.
Work with students one-on-one when they require extra help.
Maintain a safe, fun, positive, and engaging learning environment.
Attend to the teacher’s needs, such as collecting supplies, making examples, and ensuring the students are paying attention.
Occasional office work such as making copies and answering phone calls.
Clearly communicate with parents to understand the individual needs of their children.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Chemistry and Computer Science Double Major
New York University

### Cheshire High School


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-13