PNNL

Soumya Manchikanti is a software engineer within the Computing and Data Operations group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Her expertise encompasses the development of web applications such as Science Central™, the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) User Portal, and the EMSL Data Portal. Manchikanti also has significant experience with database management and handling large datasets for training machine learning models. Prior to her role at PNNL, Manchikanti was an artificial intelligence and data science summer associate at JP Morgan Chase and worked as a software development engineer at Amazon.

Research Interests

• Web application development and optimization
• Machine learning model training and deployment
• Databases

• Software Engineering – Proficient in developing robust software solutions, optimizing code performance, and addressing complex technical challenges.
• Technical Skills – Skilled in diverse programming languages and tools. Proficient in web development, databases, cloud platforms, and modern software practices, enabling efficient software development and debugging.
• Problem Solving – Adept at identifying and resolving issues, creating practical solutions, and collaborating with teams to implement improvements.
• Data Analysis – Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to extract valuable insights, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Effective Communicator – Capable of expressing ideas clearly and collaborating seamlessly within diverse teams, ensuring smooth understanding and contributing to successful projects.

• MS in computer science, The University of Texas at Arlington
• BS in computer science, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

• AI & Data Science Summer Associate at JP Morgan Chase (June 2022–August 2022)
• Software Development Engineer at Amazon (September 2022–March 2023)