Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan

Computer Science Masters Student

  • “Computer Science Masters Student specializing in Computational Perception and Robotics.” - “Interested in Robotics applications in domestic environments and assistive technologies.” - “Exploring TinyML applications in Robotics and Embedded AI.”
Location
30339, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Email
Phone
(562) 257-6556
Website
https://sarahkhan.io
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LinkedIn
Sarah Khan

Education

– present

Masters in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology with GPA of

Courses

  • CS8803 - Datacentric Machine Learning
  • CS7633 - Human Robot Interaction
  • CS6476 - Computer Vision

Bachelor in Comparative Literature from University of California, Los Angeles with GPA of

Projects

Knowledge Distillation for TinyML/Embedded AI: Model Distillation with Time Series Data :

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Knowledge distillation framework using Wav2Vec2 teacher model for Speech Emotion Recognition classification task to train student models under 100k parameters.

Highlights

  • Distilled Wav2Vec2-base (95M parameters) to Wav2Small (72K parameters) resulting in a reduced model 0.078% of teacher with 80-90+% accuracy.
  • Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) on Wav2Small for on-device deployment using TESS dataset.
  • Knowledge Distillation pipeline implementation using output softening with combined Cross Entropy Loss and KL Divergence between teacher and student models.

UDA for Personalized Action Recognition in Body Gesture Control for Mobile Robotics :

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Unsupervised Domain Adaptation (UDA) for personalized gesture recognition for mobile robotics.

Highlights

  • Human pose estimation using ML model MMPose (RTMO) integrated with Anki Vector Robot.
  • Automated data generation of robot-centric (Vector) perspective data for Unsupervised Domain Adaptation.
  • Implemented custom Vector responses to recognized gestures using Vector SDK.

ROV Team Lead Software Developer :

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Lead software developer for the Viking ROV team competing at the MATE ROV Competition 2024.

Highlights

  • Developed embedded C++ software for an underwater automated device that collected pressure, temperature, and depth data in vertical profiles using a Bluetooth communication system.
  • Designed and programmed device’s GUI application in Python using PyQt5 that remotely controlled the underwater device and displayed real-time data with automated graphing of sensor data.
  • Led software team in overall competition objectives’ software planning and execution, including team coordination, skills development, and successful deployment.

Volunteer

– present

Volunteer Assistant at LIDAR: Laboratory for Intelligent Decision and Autonomous Robots

Deploying trained agents on Digit humanoid robot.

Highlights

  • Support efforts for TorchRL integration into IsaacLabs environment.

– present

CS49/Code In Place Section Leader at Foothill College

Supporting Foothill College’s integration of Stanford’s Code In Place into CS49.

Highlights

  • Conduct weekly section meetings with CS49 students reinforcing learning objectives through programming challenges.
  • Support, guide and mentor students at the beginning of their Computer Science academic career.

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Math 10 - Statistics Tutor at Foothill College

Supporting peers in statistics course wiith weekly tutoring sessions and study skills development.

Highlights

  • Bi-weekly remote peer-to-peer tutoring focused on Math 10 course curriculum and weekly training course.
  • Tutee began tutoring with a high D grade and completed with a final grade of B+, securing timely graduation.

– present

Mentor at Study Quest

Supporting Study Quest students with study skills development and technique implementation.

Highlights

  • Academic peer mentorship on developing efficient and effective study methodologies with emphasis in STEM.
  • Weekly hosting of digital community focus building; sessions function as deep learning study groups.

Experience

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Product Manager at Study Quest

Developed e-commerce store using Fourthwall e-commerce platform and merchandise for Study Quest, an educational startup.

Highlights

  • Total life-cycle merchandise product management resulting in successful generation of new revenue stream.
  • Complete merchandise product line ideation to launch, including product design and sourcing.
  • Managed Study Quest Office Hours providing student mentoring and study skills development.

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CAD Artist at Avalon Apparel

Technical CAD creation and 3D CAD modeling for apparel.

Highlights

  • Utilized industry standard 3D modeling software to produce technically accurate 3D CAD renders.
  • CAD team workload organization, distribution and execution against highly sensitive deadlines.
  • Led a reduced CAD team during COVID-19 to successful completion of critical project under a tight deadline.

Awards

STEM Division Achievement Award from Foothill College

Languages

English
Fluency: Native speaker
Urdu
Fluency: Native speaker
Japanese
Fluency: Elementary proficiency

Skills

Programming Languages
Keywords:
  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
Developer Tools
Keywords:
  • PyCharm
  • Eclipse
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Arduino IDE
Libraries & Frameworks
Keywords:
  • PyTorch
  • Tkinter
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • PyQt5
  • Vector SDK
Hardware
Keywords:
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Arduino
Software
Keywords:
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

Interests

Dance
Keywords:
  • Kathak (Classical Indian Dance)
  • Hip Hop
Music
Keywords:
  • Singing
Literature
Keywords:
  • Medieval Islamic Literature
  • Diasporic Literature
  • Dune Series
Anime & Manga
Keywords:
  • DanDaDan
  • Devilman Crybaby
  • Mob Psycho 100
  • Jujutsu Kaisen
Horror
Keywords:
  • Gothic/Victorian Literature
  • Horror Films
  • International Horror Films