Pronouns: She/Her

Degrees:
M.S. Data Analytics, Clark University
P.G. Data Science, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
B.E. Computer Science, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology   

Biography:

Varshitha Manjunath is a skilled data scientist who has enhanced threat detection and developed ETL processes at Cleveland Clinic, mentored students and designed impactful projects at Clark University, and optimized data workflows as a Software Engineer at Mphasis. As an instructor at EdTech start-up WhiteHat Jr, she taught coding to students globally for over 5000 hours. Varshitha also contributed to advanced analytics and data preprocessing as an ML Engineer at Omdena. Her passion for mental health and wellness led her to teach stress relief yoga at Clark, providing a nurturing space for mindfulness. Her community service dedication is highlighted by the Dr. Laura Myers Community Service Award 2024 and her active participation in disaster relief efforts and weekly service at Mustard Seed, addressing local food insecurity. She also won the "Business Simulation Competition" by MAPFRE Group on Management and Decision-Making in Insurance Companies, 2022.