Sreekar Reddy Edulapalli

Master’s student in Artificial Intelligence at UTS with 3 years of software engineering and test automation experience at IBM. Achievements include a 40% reduction in manual QA processes and a 20% increase in transaction pipeline efficiency. Proficient in full-stack web and data product development using Next.js and Supabase, alongside AI prototype development integrating Knowledge Graphs and LLMs. Focused on digital twin network optimization and enhancing social impact through leadership and community engagement.

• Google AI Essentials
• IBM AI Foundations for Everyone
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v4 and v2
• Azure Fundamentals and Azure Data Fundamentals Certification
• IBM Chatbot Building Essentials: learned to design and deploy AI-powered conversational solutions
• Google Data Analytics Certification: strengthened expertise in data visualization, SQL, and problem-solving for business decisions
• Certified in business analysis (60+ hours) and advanced business analysis workshop (30 hours): gained expertise in requirement gathering, process mapping, and strategic solution design
• IBM Consulting: communicating value: enhanced skills in client communication, storytelling, and strategic recommendations
• IBM Consulting: delivering business value: focused on structuring and delivering high-impact consulting solutions
  
• Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: Strengthened knowledge of SEO, social media, and data-driven marketing strategies
• IBM Agile Explorer and Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

1. Postgraduate Representative, UTS Council (May 2025 - Present)

• Representing postgraduate student concerns in university policy and academic discussions.
• Collaborating with UTS leadership to ensure inclusive, student-centered decisions across faculties.

2. Assistant Secretary & Outreach Coordinator, UTS AI Society (March 2025 - Present)

• Delivered 'Run LLMs Locally with Ollama' workshop (40 students) and co-facilitated 'Agentic AI with LangGraph' session (30 students)
• Organizing events and knowledge-sharing sessions to bridge the gap between AI, business, and industry applications.

3. Creative Content Strategist, PeerMindful (Mar 2025 - present)

• Developing and publishing blog content that supports student mental health and emotional resilience.
• Collaborating on content strategy to align with peer support initiatives and student outreach.

• Postgraduate Representative, UTS Council (May 2025 - Present)
• Representing postgraduate student concerns in university policy and academic discussions.
• Collaborating with UTS leadership to ensure inclusive, student-centered decisions across faculties.
• Assistant Secretary & Outreach Coordinator, UTS AI Society (March 2025 - Present)
• Supporting the Executive Secretary, leading strategic initiatives and engagement programs.
• Managing marketing & outreach strategies to increase student engagement in AI-related activities.
• Organizing events and knowledge-sharing sessions to bridge the gap between AI, business, and industry applications.
• Creative Content Strategist, PeerMindful (Mar 2025 - Present)
• Developing and publishing blog content supporting student mental health and emotional resilience.
• Managing PeerMindful’s LinkedIn presence through community-driven storytelling.
• Collaborating on content strategy to align with peer-support initiatives and student outreach.

• Mental Health First Aider
• NSW government and Study NSW presented a certificate for the NSW International Student Volunteer Program
• UTS Higher Education and Presentation Support Service (HELPS) volunteered with their Talkfest and Buddy programs,
• UTS Soul Badge and Award for creating social impact by volunteering more than 100 hours,
• UTS Build Award
• IBM Champion Learner Gold (for three consecutive years, 2022, 2023, 2024) - completed 350+ learning hours and earned 14 badges in 2024
• Award-winning scriptwriter and event organizer (high school) secured first place in a national scriptwriting competition for school drama productions. Successfully planned and executed large-scale school events, enhancing leadership and organizational skills

• sreekarreddy.com : Personal portfolio and blog built with Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind and Vercel CI; includes custom CMS and comment storage, serving ~1 200 monthly visitors.
• analytics.sreekarreddy.com : Self‑hosted Umami analytics dashboard with custom theme; added Neo4j‑style graph queries to visualise page‑flow across sub‑domains.
• takshasleap.com : Career‑guidance MVP (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe sandbox) capturing 50+ expressions of interest; forms backbone of startup pitch.
• rosie‑diaries.com : Interactive digital‑gift site (Next.js, Supabase edge functions, GitHub Actions) with timed content unlock and mini‑games.
• GrowCulture AI (Enactus‑UTS) : Selected for UTS Enactus Autumn cohort.

• Code Club, Dundas Library: Taught Python to class 8 kids over six 1‑hour sessions.
• UTSSA Bluebird Free Pantry Organiser: Coordinated redistribution of free food to students.
• ActivateUTS Wellbeing Rep: As Mental‑Health First Aider, supported two students in crisis; helped run campus nursery events.
• TalkFest Mentor, UTS HELPS: guided international students' English fluency and university transition
• Peer networker, UTS: Led campus tours, orientation 'mobbing,' and navigation support for over 500 newcomers
• Respect Now Always (R.N.A) Ambassador: Advocated gender equity, and campaign stalls reached 800 students
• Big Lift & Red Cross (UTS chapters): Participated in rural community‑service trips and fundraising.
• Sydney Airport International Student Welcome Desk: Assisted 150+ arriving students (Study NSW program).
• Robin Hood Army – Community Outreach Leader (Bangalore): Led food‑distribution drives benefiting 500+ individuals and delivered digital‑literacy workshops.