# Tanya Sridhar

> Software Development Engineer | Blackhawk Network | Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
 @UCSC

Location: Fremont, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tanyasridhar

Hi! I’m Tanya Sridhar, Software Engineer at Blackhawk Network. I majored in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics in UC Santa Cruz. I am driven by a curiosity to solve complex challenges through innovation and technology. My hands-on experience ranges from developing AI-powered solutions, like convolutional neural networks for object detection, to exploring the intersection of data and personalized health. I enjoy breaking down intricate problems in areas like Data Structures and Algorithims along with computer systems in designing practical, and scalable systems. With a strong foundation in programming and a passion for continuous learning, I aim to create impactful solutions that bridge technical expertise with meaningful applications.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Blackhawk Network
Jan 2026 – Present | Pleasanton, CA

### Software Engineering Intern @ Blackhawk Network
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Pleasanton, CA
Built and deployed an MCP-based AI assistant using Flowise + AWS Bedrock to automate internal catalog classification, reducing manual lookup time by 70%

Designed end-to-end LLM pipeline (retrieval + orchestration + API integration) used by 500+ daily internal users

Led development from prototype → production deployment, enabling faster onboarding workflows across teams

### Data Research Intern @ Lucid Motors
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Applied prior knowledge in AI and machine learning to develop innovative solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Conducted research on enhancing sensor integration and real-time decision-making algorithms, contributing to the improvement of safety and performance in driver-assistance features

### Summer Software Research Intern @ Workday
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Focused on optimizing cloud-based enterprise applications by leveraging data-driven insights. Analyzed large datasets and proposed innovative solutions to enhance system scalability and efficiency

### Co-Founder @ Animal Testing Action
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Raised awareness on the bioethics of animal testing through webinars and articles and Educated the community on cruelty-free product purchasing.

### President of Fremont Chapter @ IDOT
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Founded a human-centered design and computer science club for middle and high school students. Led projects solving community business issues, collaborating with UC Berkeley students and professors. Hosted webinars to provide industry exposure to the members.

### Vice President of American High School Chapter @ DECA Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Hosted workshops on business skills and Mentored DECA members to gain professional & business skills. Managed partnerships and resources for DECA conferences while competing for competitions in the area of finance and entrepreneurship.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science + Applied Mathematics
University of California, Santa Cruz

### American High School

### Computational Science
University of California, Santa Cruz


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-11