# Tanisha Damle > Software Engineer | Product Manager | CS @ San Jose State Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tanishadamle Hi, I am Tanisha Damle! 😊 I am a recent graduate from San JosΓ© State University with a degree in Computer Science. I currently work as a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman in the Aeronautics Systems sector. In my free time, I continue to develop my skills in Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Product Design. I look forward to connecting and growing my network! πŸ’» Website: https://tanisha-damle.vercel.app/ πŸ“§ Email: tanishadamle111@gmail.com ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Northrop Grumman Jan 2025 – Present β€’ Designed a full-stack React (TypeScript) web application, later adapted into a desktop application, to automate XML file generation and minimize manual data entry. β€’ Developed C++ software and maintained technical documentation for next-generation aircraft platforms; automated application startup via Bash/Lua scripts; coordinated cloud migration efforts. ### Foundations of AI Engineering Student @ CodePath Jan 2026 – Present ### AI Project Lead / Student Coordinator @ AI4ALL Jan 2025 – Present β€’ Tracked project milestones across 5 student teams using spreadsheets, prepared progress reports, and escalated blockers to instructors and program leadership, received 90% on-time project delivery. β€’ Provided technical guidance on machine learning model development, translating complex concepts into actionable steps to unblock teams and keep projects on track. β€’ Led responsible AI in-class discussions, allowing students to understand bias in machine learning models and how to prevent it. ### Product Design Manager @ Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 β€’ Led end-to-end planning for a mobile application serving 2,500+ justice-impacted youth. β€’ Defined product scope, developed project timeline with milestone tracking, provided guidance to a 5-person design team, and reported progress against KPIs to stakeholders, enabling a 100% transition to paperless operations. β€’ Created the Product Requirements Document (PRD) with 12 feature specifications, delivering 175 high-fidelity screens on schedule. β€’ Scaled design operations by establishing a centralized Figma workspace, implementing cohesive typography and color standards that strictly aligned with existing brand guidelines to ensure 100% visual consistency. β€’ Conducted user interviews with 20+ youth and case managers, directed the synthesis of user feedback through affinity mapping, transforming raw usability data into prioritized design iterations and product improvements. ### Product Design Student @ Adobe Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Designed an innovative interface exploring new, practical ways designers could utilize generative AI in creative workflows and delivered a working Figma prototype. β€’ Conducted user research based on UI/UX principles and wireframe testing with peers, leading to validated design choices and higher usability in the final prototype. ### Internal Vice President @ Responsible Computing Club (RCC) at SJSU Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Collaborated with a diverse team to start a new club on campus that brings together students from various majors to discuss responsible computing and AI; the club is an interdisciplinary community, allowing participants to explore the ethical implications of technology in a collaborative environment β€’ Leading workshops and designing activities focused on critical topics such as AI ethics, bias in datasets, and fair data collection practices; these workshops aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills to recognize and address biases in technology β€’ Developing content that ties ethical discussions back to technical skills, such as data visualization, helping members understand the impact of biased data on decision-making processes and the importance of responsible computing in tech development ### Lead Ambassador @ Mozilla Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### Program Director (SWE++) @ Society of Women Engineers Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, CA β€’ Led committee to successfully execute the SWE++ program for two years, guiding the team through every stage from planning outreach strategies to program execution, ensuring a smooth and impactful experience for all participants β€’ Expanded the program to accommodate 100+ middle school girls, with 20+ volunteers, specifically targeting areas in San Jose where students have limited exposure to technology fields, providing them with an inspiring introduction to computer programming and STEM β€’ Developed outreach strategies to connect with underserved communities, aiming to make technology accessible and approachable for all participants, with a strong focus on building confidence in STEM fields β€’ Updated the curriculum with more descriptive notes, relatable metaphors, and engaging visuals like bright colors and images, enhancing comprehension and retention for middle school students ### Learning Assistant for Data Structures @ SJSU Peer Connections Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Assisted around 200 students in Data Structures, helping them improve their understanding of coursework and achieve higher grades in CS lectures and labs; provided hands-on guidance with coding challenges and debugging, empowering students to generate correct outputs and strengthen their programming skills β€’ Created a welcoming and approachable environment where students feel comfortable seeking help, avoiding the intimidation often associated with TAs or professors; worked alongside students as peers, offering support that encourages engagement and active participation in learning β€’ Contributed to higher average grades by being integrated into the course as Learning Assistants, bridging the gap between students and formal instructors β€’ Led workshops for students on topics such as mental health, growth mindset, and practical life skills like effective study strategies, helping students find real-world applications and personal growth beyond the classroom ### Grader for Statistical Programming in R @ San Jose State University Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 β€’ Graded student assignments for a programming class by running code on my computer, carefully evaluating accuracy and adherence to course concepts to ensure students understand the material β€’ Collaborated closely with the professor through regular meetings to discuss grading criteria, provide feedback on student performance, and identify areas where students may need additional support β€’ Provided constructive feedback on student work to help improve their understanding of key programming concepts and guide their learning process ### Machine Learning Research Assistant @ San Jose State University Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Conducted research on LLM-powered tutoring systems, focusing on enhancing personalized learning through adaptive, natural-language feedback. β€’ Fine-tuned a pre-trained LLM using supervised learning on student question-answer datasets, achieving over 90% response accuracy in generating contextually appropriate feedback. β€’ Analyzed model outputs to detect biases, knowledge gaps, and disengaging responses, leading to targeted refinements that improved student satisfaction and response quality. β€’ Optimized model performance through hyperparameter tuning (adjusting learning rate, dropout, and batch size), increasing personalization effectiveness by 20% based on engagement metrics. ### Teaching Assistant for Tech Academy @ San Jose State University Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Assisted in teaching a diverse curriculum to a group of 30 high school students, covering topics in math, physics, and computer science, specifically machine learning and artificial intelligence β€’ Helped develop and teach curriculum and guided students in developing final projects, including creating a chatbot and testing various metrics to evaluate their performance β€’ Organized and participated in field trips, including a visit to NASA, where I networked with professionals and learned about cutting-edge technologies ### Lab Instructor for Introduction to Programming @ San Jose State University Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, CA β€’ Prepared and developed weekly CS labs, grading student work and providing constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding and achieve higher grades in their coursework β€’ Supported around 40 students in engaging with introductory programming concepts through interactive labs, offering hands-on experience in Java programming; guided students in troubleshooting and manipulating their code to achieve the correct output, reinforcing their lecture material β€’ Began each lab session by teaching and clarifying challenging concepts, ensuring students grasp key ideas before starting their work; regularly communicated with professors to provide feedback on common difficulties, suggesting areas to emphasize further in lectures for improved student comprehension ### Software Enginner Intern @ LoKat Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, CA β€’ Developed a full-stack web application for an early-stage B2C startup using React, Node, and Express, enabling seamless user login and data flow. β€’ Interfaced with third-party API vendors to integrate scheduling, payments, and location-based functionality, improving end-user experience and operational efficiency. β€’ Deployed the application using an AWS EC2 instance and configured an AWS RDS database to securely store and manage user and application data. β€’ Drove technical roadmap definition & delivered live demos to stakeholders. ### Coding Instructor @ QuattronKids Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 β€’ Led virtual group coding sessions for children ages 8-15, teaching Python Levels 1, 2, and 3, guiding students through coding fundamentals, project development, and debugging remotely β€’ Encouraged independent problem-solving and critical thinking, leading students to find solutions on their own rather than providing direct answers β€’ Supported students in creating their own final projects and awarded completion certificates, recognizing their achievements in the last session β€’ Demonstrated patience and adaptability in teaching younger students online, offering extended class time and additional support whenever needed ### AI/ML Fellow @ AI4ALL Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 β€’ Through comprehensive coursework, developed strong skills in AI/ML with hands-on experience in supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation; gained practical experience in using data visualization tools to clearly present insights from complex data β€’ Designed a machine learning model using computer vision techniques to identify wildfire indicators in images; utilized a pretrained model (ResNet Inception V3), to evaluate accuracy metrics and refine the model, achieving 97% accuracy β€’ Incorporated adversarial testing to enhance the model’s ability to distinguish between wildfires and general fire imagery ### Teaching Assistant @ San Jose City College Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Milpitas, California, United States β€’ Assisted around 40 middle school students in building and coding robots using VEX Robotics and Raspberry Pi, guiding them through competitions involving various challenges their robots had to go through as well as a final project presentation β€’ Supported professors in preparing lectures, gathering equipment, compiling software, and simplifying complex college-level topics for middle school students to understand β€’ Learned to effectively communicate students' needs and interests with professors, helping to identify and invite relevant industry professionals for guest sessions ### SWE++ Committee Chair @ Society of Women Engineers Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Developed and introduced a new curriculum for a ten-week program, engaging 30 middle school girls in computer programming concepts using Python, with a focus on creating fun and interactive projects that sparked their interest in STEM. β€’ Designed innovative projects that allowed students to apply their programming skills creatively, making learning both enjoyable and practical while fostering a positive learning environment. β€’ Successfully launched the first in-person version of the program, working closely with committee members and the executive board to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for the students. β€’ Created outreach strategies, including visiting local middle schools and distributing over 100 flyers, to promote the program and attract young girls interested in technology; gained valuable experience in communicating with various middle schools. ### Summer Associate @ AmeriCorps VISTA Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States β€’ Developed programming content in R and Python based on research done by an SJSU professor to introduce and appeal data analysis to STEM students in high school and college β€’ Researched learning strategies and created interactive games for 12 K-8 teachers to give to their students to generate interest in programming and introduce how math concepts such as abstraction, variables, and fractions can relate to coding β€’ Learned to communicate effectively with a diverse team, each contributing unique experiences to develop a more inclusive curriculum, emphasizing real-life concepts in math problems to foster a problem-solving mindset in students from various backgrounds ### Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) @ Google Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 β€’ Completed an intensive CS program for high achieving students, focusing on a project-based JavaScript curriculum taught by Google engineers, and configured 12 individual coding projects in JavaScript, utilizing complex technical concepts β€’ Developed a multiplayer Snake game using JavaScript and Node.js, with server-side logic to handle game state and enable two players to play from different devices; presented this final project, including a live demonstration to Google employees and community leaders β€’ Attended product design, resume development, and software engineering interview workshops ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science San JosΓ© State University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tanisha-damle - Portfolio: https://tanisha-damle.vercel.app/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/tanishadamle JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tanishadamle/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13