Akash is a graduate student at Stony Brook University, New York, pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. He has a background in software development, having previously worked as a software development engineer at Amazon. Prior to his graduate studies, Akash earned his Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science from Amrita School of Engineering, India. With a focus on advancing research in the fields of robotics, natural language processing, and computer vision, Akash works towards improving the state of the art and driving innovation. Outside of his academic pursuits, Akash is a serial hobbyist and enjoys exploring new ideas in the fields of philosophy and science. He is also an avid hiker and enjoys exploring various adventure sports.