Hi, I’m Aavya!

I recently graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering and now spend my time in the hospital, seeing where technology and data can make real changes in patient care. I love digging into trends, building models, and finding smarter ways to bridge medicine and innovation.

Outside of work, you’ll find me keeping up with Formula 1, testing new baking experiments, or coding up random projects.

A Little More About Me

Education

Purdue University, August 2020  - May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Patent

“Method and Apparatus to Detect Allergens Using a Lateral Flow Test”, US Patent Application No. 63/608,672,
Non-provisional filed 12/11/2024 – to be published June 2025

Awards

4th Place for Best Overall Senior Design Project
Grubbs Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Frameworks:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Jupyter, Google Colab, Git, Power bi, Tableau

Soft Skills: 

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Data Analysis & Modeling

Where I’ve Worked

  • Patient Care Technician

    July 2024  - December 2024

    • Managed care for 40+ patients per shift, optimizing workflow and patient experience.

      • Identified and escalated critical vital sign changes, improving response times.

      • Streamlined procedures by prepping equipment and positioning patients, reducing delays.

      • Maintained error-free EHR documentation, cutting administrative inefficiencies.

  • Crisis Intervention Specialist

    January 2023  - March 2024

    • Provided crisis intervention and support to individuals in distress through the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and local crisis center hotlines.

    • Facilitated emergency assistance for callers in immediate danger by coordinating with the relevant services.

    • Collaborated with relevant agencies to ensure appropriate long-term assistance and support for individuals in crisis.

  • Medical Scribe

    August 2022 - April 2024

    • Increased physician efficiency through real-time documentation.

      • Structured patient histories, physical exams, and diagnostic tests, ensuring complete and error-free medical records.

      • Facilitated seamless communication between physicians and healthcare teams, reducing documentation-related delays.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    August 2021 - May 2024

    • Conducted 11-week longitudinal studies on mouse gait using the DigiGait system, identifying developmental trends in mobility using R.

      • Analyzed gut microbiome-cartilage links, uncovering new disease mechanisms resulting from dysbiosis.

      • Presented findings at the Purdue Spring Undergraduate Research Conference (2023, 2024), contributing to ongoing biomedical research.

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    August 2021 - May 2022

    • Trained 200+ first-year engineering students in ENGR 131/132, strengthening their understanding of fundamental engineering concepts.

      • Standardized grading for assignments, ensuring fairness and consistency in academic evaluation.

      • Led group study sessions and office hours, improving student engagement and problem-solving skills.

Programming & Data Analysis:

• Python, R, MATLAB, C++
• Pytorch, Matplotlib, Numpy, Sci-kit learn, Tensorflow, Machine Learning (Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, NLP, etc.)

Engineering & Design: AutoCAD, SolidWorks

Certifications: CPR/BLS Certified