Nivedhitha Dhanasekaran
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  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020

Volunteering, Leadership & Teaching

2024

  • Jan–Dec 2024 CMU HCII
    Graduate Teaching Assistant, 05-839 Interactive Data Science
    Led a team of TAs for a 100+ student graduate course on data science, visualization, and app development.
    ➤ Supervised assignments, tutorials, and capstones across Spring and Fall semesters.
    ➤ Mentored projects on interactive tools using Python, SQL, Streamlit, Vega-Altair, and JS.
    ➤ Integrated interpretability, A/B testing, and fairness tools through HCI research with DIG.
    ➤ Managed infrastructure on GitHub Classroom and Canvas to streamline CI/CD workflows.
    Supervisor: Dr. John Stamper

  • Apr 2024–Apr 2025 CMU LTI
    FLAME Seminar Committee Member
    Coordinated seminar logistics for the Foundation and Language Model (FLAME) series.
    ➤ Managed backend operations including procurement, vendor communication, and faculty correspondence for faculty-hosted NLP seminars.
    ➤ Ensured timely refreshments and room setup to support 50+ attendees and guest speakers.

2023

  • Sep 2023 CMU SCS
    Volunteer, Pretty Good Race 2023
    Supported logistics for CMU’s community fun run hosted by the School of Computer Science.
    ➤ Assisted in event setup, coordination, and finish-line result tracking, including timing runners and recording placements for over 120 participants.

2022

  • May–Sep 2022 SSNCE
    Teaching Assistant, C Programming Course
    Delivered a structured certificate course with weekly classes, assignments, and projects.
    ➤ Created code walkthroughs and a project-based evaluation system for merit certification.
    GitHub Repo

  • Apr–Jun 2022 SSNCE
    Chief Editor, Smriti Newsletter
    Oversaw writing, editing, and design for institutional print & digital distribution.
    ➤ Managed deadlines, proofing, and creative production workflows.
    Publication

2021

  • Aug 2021–Jun 2022 SSNCE
    Secretary, Assoc. of Computer Engineers (ACE)
    Led a team that organized 8+ events and launched a flagship hackathon at Invente 6.0.
    ➤ Raised ₹2.3 lakhs in sponsorship, handled marketing, editorial, and design.
    Certificate

  • Jul 2020–Apr 2022 SSN ACM Chapter
    Secretary, ACM Student Chapter
    Coordinated chapter operations across 9+ events and led content, PR, and media teams.
    Events

  • May–Aug 2021 WomenTech Network
    Global Ambassador
    Represented the global women-in-tech movement and promoted diversity and inclusion.
    ➤ Participated in the annual leadership summit and community-driven campaigns.

2020

  • Dec 2018–Jul 2020 National Service Scheme
    Student Volunteer
    Completed 85+ hours of service in sustainability, documentation, and outreach events.
    ➤ Led initiatives on campus cleanups, gardening, and community workshops.