Shankar Irla - AI/ML & Full Stack Developer Portfolio

Interests

Things I Love

Designing

I love designing. When I see something that needs improvement, I enjoy making it better visually. I pay attention to every detail, whether it's a graphic or a user interface. My goal is to create designs that catch the eye and inspire others.

Developing

After designing, I dive into development. Coding is where I bring designs to life, turning concepts into digital experiences. Each line of code reflects my vision for functionality and elegance, showcasing my commitment to excellence.

Expanding

Expanding beyond creation, I optimize. From templates to full websites, I refine post-development. Leveraging blogging and basic SEO, I enhance visibility and impact online. Each step maximizes reach and effectiveness online.

But who am I?

About Me

Fuelled by curiosity, driven by code — I'm Shankar, building the future one idea at a time 🚀😉

Hey there! I'm Shankar Irla, a 20-year-old tech enthusiast from Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh 🇮🇳. I’m currently pursuing my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Data Science at CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, and deepening my expertise in AI/ML through a specialized program at IIIT-Hyderabad. I thrive at the intersection of logic and creativity — transforming lines of code into purposeful innovations.

My goal in tech is clear: to build elegant, efficient, and intelligent solutions. Whether it's crafting intuitive UIs, scaling full-stack applications, or integrating state-of-the-art AI tools, I constantly explore how to turn impactful ideas into reality. Beyond the code, I actively participate in tech & innovation competitions, lead peer mentorship and leadership initiatives, and stay committed to enhancing my problem-solving and communication skills.

I’m also deeply passionate about anchoring and hosting events — it helps me stay expressive, confident, and connect meaningfully with people from all walks of life.

Outside academics, I love diving into emerging technologies, sharpening my AI intuition, and collaborating on ideas that push boundaries and challenge the norm. ⚡

My Academic Path

Education

B.Tech - CSE (Data Science)

CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad

2023 – 2027 (R22)

CGPA: 9.04

Intermediate (MPC)

Scholars Junior College, Piduguralla

2021 - 2023

Percentage: 93.9%

Secondary School Certificate

M.P.Z.P.H School, Piduguralla

2020 - 2021

CGPA: 10.0

Journey So Far

Experience

AI/ML Reseach Intern

iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad | May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Completed research project on Helmet Detection for Public Safety Monitoring using Deep Learning and YOLOv8. at iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad during May-August 2025 underDr C K Raju

AI/ML Intern

Elevate Labs | May 2025 - June 2025 (1 month)

Worked on ML pipelines, model evaluation, and scalable AIML-powered personalization systems.

Official C++ Developer

TechnoHacks EduTech | May 2024 – Jun 2024 (2 months)

Built three hands-on C++ projects including file systems and basic data structure simulations.

Data Science & Generative AI Intern

IBM CSRBOX | Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 (2 months)

Completed data science track using R, and explored real-world applications of Generative AI.

What do I know?

Skills

Here are some of the technologies and tools that shape my tech journey:

Python

Java

C++

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React.js

Node.js

SpringBoot

Bootstrap

Tailwind CSS

Machine Learning

Data Science

What I uses?

Tools

Tech stack known? Here are tools that I runs:

VSCode

Git

Github

Canva

Vercel

Figma

ChatGPT

npm

Gemini

Document Proof of My Skills

Certifications

AI & ML Certification

Issued by IIIT-Hyderabad & iHub-Data

Google Advanced Data Analytics

Issued by Google & Coursera

Communication Skills

Issued by TCS iON

Google Project Management

Issued by Google

Problem Solving (Intermediate)

Issued by HackerRank

Prompt Engineering Certification

Issued by Cognitive Class

What I've done?

Projects

Employee Payroll System

React | Vite | MySQL | GUI

Visit

Desktop system for managing employee check-ins, real-time attendance logs, and automated payroll calculations with admin dashboard.

Cinevark

Python | Streamlit | ML

AI-powered movie recommendation system using hybrid ML models with a sleek Streamlit UI for real-time suggestions.

ParallelU

HTML | CSS | JS | AI Concept

An AI system that lets you interact with alternate versions of yourself — exploring who you could’ve been, and who you still can become.

What they Think?

Testimonials

What do my friends and clients say about me.

Your brilliance is truly inspiring. You bring so much positivity and creativity wherever you go. Keep shining brightly! Working with you has been always an incredible experience.

Asutosh Tripathy

Senior

There’s something truly refreshing about the way Shankar approaches everything - with clarity, purpose, and a spark of originality that’s uniquely his. He doesn’t just think differently; he brings a positive energy that uplifts everyone around him. His passion for his career shines through every step he takes and shows in every move he makes. The ideas he brings to life always carry something special. Watching his journey is genuinely inspiring.

Chhavi Chhonker

Classmate & Confidante

Shankar's commitment, hard work and consistency shine through in everything he does.

Dr. A. SRINIVASULA REDDY

Professor & Principal, CMREC

Vro, I admire your hard work. Your efforts speak volumes about you. You're amazing! Much love, bro! 🤜🤛

Rohan

Friend

Working with Shankar has been an incredible experience. His dedication in web development truly shine through his work. He has a remarkable ability to turn ideas into reality & crafting websites that exceed expectations.

Vennela

Teammate

Do I Write?

My Blogs

From real-world experiences to tech insights, here are a few things I’ve shared recently.

My AI/ML Journey at IIIT-Hyderabad

✨From Curiosity to Capability - A Milestone Worth Sharing - Officially Certified in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning by International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) ! (Certified AI/ML Professional @ IIIT Hyderabad) ✨

Best Performer – Neocodeathon
(April 2024)

Recognized as a top performer in the April edition of Neocodeathon. A proud moment!

🏆 1st Prize - TechZ Expo Digithon (DSA in C++)

Won first place in the DSA Coding Contest using C++ at TechZ Expo — Digithon 2023.

Winning an Award is always a special moment .. ,but inspiring and improving myself day by day is even better....

A Day of Learning and Networking
@ T-Hub, Hyderabad

🚀 AI in Finance Workshop at T-Hub, Hyderabad. Explored AI, ML, Data Science, Big Data, and Deep Learning applications in FinTech. Grateful for the incredible networking opportunities and practical insights into responsible AI in FinTech.

🏅 Pratibha Award 2021 ....
Government of Andhra Pradesh

Received the prestigious Pratibha Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for academic excellence in SSC (CGPA: 10.0).

Verified Achievement

Data to Decisions:
T-Hub AI Workshop Experience

Tackling overfitting & client-side constraints
✨ The golden lesson that “harassment of data only biases it towards your perspective”. Instead of force-fitting, we must respect the data and build models that generalize well. ✨