# Syd Verma > AI @ UC San Diego | Machine Learning Researcher @ Algoverse Location: South San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/syd Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at UC San Diego, with a strong foundation in computer programming from prior studies at Skyline College and College of San Mateo. Actively developing skills in Python, software design, and student programming. Currently contributing as an AI Researcher at Algoverse, where I focus on developing innovative tokenization strategies and benchmarking efficiency metrics. Collaborating on mechanistic interpretability to evaluate the universality of models through performance in numerical comparisons, while working closely with a team of researchers and expert mentors. Dedicated to leveraging AI to optimize systems and solve complex problems. ## Work Experience ### AI/ML Researcher @ Algoverse Jan 2025 – Present I have been dedicated to pioneering research in AI/ML, particularly in transformer language models and tokenization strategies. • Published a paper on Mechanistic Interpretability and accepted to ICLR 2026 Latent and Implicit Thinking Workshop, contributing to the understanding of internal circuits in AI models. • Engaged in a prestigious fellowship, collaborating with top-tier experts from prestigious universities and companies. • Developed skills in independent research and innovative problem-solving within the AI/ML landscape. • Utilized Python, Matplotlib, Transformer models, and Hugging Face to create innovative plots on data across 1000 randomly generated 4-digit prompts, implementing techniques like activation steering to get unique results. ### Research Analyst @ Eclipse Analytics @ UC San Diego Jan 2026 – Present | La Jolla, CA ### Software Developer + Designer @ AI Student Collective at UC San Diego Jan 2025 – Present | La Jolla, California, United States • Serving as a board member for Software Development and Design at UC San Diego's AI Student Collective (AISC) • Developing backend solutions for the organization's website and dashboards, enhancing user experience • Implemented an event-countdown timer, revamped the projects page, and resolved various bugs, ensuring website functionality • Designing promotional flyers for events, contributing to increased visibility and engagement ### Project Member @ Data Science Student Society at UC San Diego Jan 2026 – Present | La Jolla, CA ### AI Trainer @ Handshake Jan 2026 – Present • Collaborated with audio, visual, and text data to enhance AI training processes. • Focused on teaching AI systems to recognize patterns and understand language effectively. • Utilized training images on SAM3 AI Object Detection model to enhance model's understanding of surrounding environments in images. • Developed 20+ Canva Designs to simulate model conversations with humans. ### College and Career Coach @ College Contact Jan 2025 – Present As a College and Career Coach with College Contact, I: - Mentor high school students across the country through the college admissions and career readiness process - Provide personalized 1:1 guidance to help students discover their passions, strengthen their applications, and confidently plan their futures. - College Contact empowers undergraduate students from top universities to make a tangible impact in education by bridging the gap between access and opportunity - supporting the next generation of leaders through near-peer mentorship. ### Full-stack Developer @ STEM·E Youth Career Development Program Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 - Worked on a 10-member STEM-E team as a programmer and later full-stack developer for a volunteer onboarding web app. - Built and maintained features using HTML, React.js, and Firebase, while leveraging Figma for UX design to enhance usability and streamline the onboarding process for 700+ current and incoming interns. ### Web Developer @ Vault-Tec Security Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Ahemdabad, Gujarat - Developed and maintained web applications to support company operations. - Contributed to both front-end and back-end development, building a secure and scalable web app to improve workflow and client experience. ## Education ### Bachelor’s of Science in Artificial Intelligence UC San Diego ### Computer Programming in Specific Applications Skyline College ### College of San Mateo ### Summit Public Schools: Shasta ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syd-verma - GitHub: https://github.com/sydverma2007 - Portfolio: https://app.joinhandshake.com/profiles/sydverma --- Source: https://flows.cv/syd JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/syd/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10