Hi, I'm Sunayani Sarkar, a Computing Science graduate with a minor in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University. I've concentrated on Artificial Intelligence throughout my studies and have had the chance to work on exciting projects like developing a virtual brain pipeline using neuroimaging data and building an app to revitalize the Blackfoot language. I'm passionate about combining my technical skills in software development with AI to bring innovative solutions to life. I'm a team player and enjoy leading and collaborating with others to create impactful technology. When I'm not coding, I like exploring new AI research and contributing to community tech clubs.

Sunayani Sarkar

Hi, I'm Sunayani Sarkar, a Computing Science graduate with a minor in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University. I've concentrated on Artificial Intelligence throughout my studies and have had the chance to work on exciting projects like developing a virtual brain pipeline using neuroimaging data and building an app to revitalize the Blackfoot language. I'm passionate about combining my technical skills in software development with AI to bring innovative solutions to life. I'm a team player and enjoy leading and collaborating with others to create impactful technology. When I'm not coding, I like exploring new AI research and contributing to community tech clubs.

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Hi, I’m Sunayani Sarkar, a Computing Science graduate with a minor in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University. I’ve concentrated on Artificial Intelligence throughout my studies and have had the chance to work on exciting projects like developing a virtual brain pipeline using neuroimaging data and building an app to revitalize the Blackfoot language.

I’m passionate about combining my technical skills in software development with AI to bring innovative solutions to life. I’m a team player and enjoy leading and collaborating with others to create impactful technology. When I’m not coding, I like exploring new AI research and contributing to community tech clubs.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Developer Research at SFU Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2024
Developed a virtual brain pipeline utilizing dMRI data from a marmoset monkey dataset on the supercomputer Cedar. Designed a pipeline automatizing reconstruction of MRI images from raw DICOMs using dcm2niix software. Planned and assisted in building the INN Data Portal, a central hub for neuroscience data. Anonymized MRI scans for research purposes, ensuring secure, encrypted storage on the portal.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at SFU ROSIE Labs
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Led a team of first-year Computing Science students to develop an Android app for revitalizing the Blackfoot language, ensuring compatibility with Pepper Robots and use by the School of Indigenous Studies. Researched and developed the Pepper Co-Speech gesture project, enabling robots to mimic human gestures using mocap data. Used Python and QiSDK to convert files to .bvh and then to .qianim format. Executed the application in an Android Studios virtual simulator and successfully implemented it on a physical Pepper Robot.
IT Consultant at SFU Instructional Support Group (ISG)
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Assisted four professors across nine distinct courses, each with more than 200 students, in utilizing Canvas and other online course guidance platforms. Effectively guided over 20 teaching assistants in navigating these platforms and provided support in grading assignments.
Coding Instructor at Science Alive, SFU
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Optimised lesson plans and instructed about programming different types of gadgets using Scratch and other block programming software to help garner the student’s interest in computing science.
Software Developer Research at SFU Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
January 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024
Developed a virtual brain pipeline utilizing dMRI data from a marmoset monkey dataset on the supercomputer Cedar. Designed a pipeline automatizing reconstruction of MRI images from raw DICOMs, using dcm2niix software. Planned and assisted in building the INN Data Portal, a central hub for neuroscience data. Anonymized MRI scans for research, ensuring secure and encrypted storage.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at SFU ROSIE Labs
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Led a team of first-year Computing Science students to develop an Android app for revitalizing the Blackfoot language, ensuring compatibility with Pepper Robots and use by the School of Indigenous Studies. Researched and developed the Pepper Co-Speech gesture project, enabling robots to mimic human gestures using mocap data. Used Python and QiSDK to convert files to .bvh and then to .qianim format. Implemented application on physical Pepper Robot.
IT Consultant at SFU Instructional Support Group (ISG)
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Assisted professors and teaching assistants in using Canvas and other online course guidance platforms. Supported over 20 teaching assistants across nine courses with more than 200 students each, helping with platform navigation and grading assignments.
Coding Instructor at Science Alive, SFU
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Optimized lesson plans and instructed students on programming various gadgets using Scratch and block programming software. Helped foster student interest in computing science.

Education

B.Sc. at Simon Fraser University
September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2024
B.Sc. at Simon Fraser University
September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2024

Qualifications

Undergraduate Student Research Award | Vice-President, Research (VPR)
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Undergraduate Student Research Award | Vice-President, Research (VPR)
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization