Open to full-time & internship roles

Vasavi Gannina
Software Developer · XR + Full Stack

Master's graduate in Computer & Information Sciences from Oklahoma State University with 4+ years across full-stack development, immersive XR systems, and machine learning. Led a Mixed Reality reverse-shoulder-surgery simulation that improved trainee comprehension by 65%, and a 3D incentive-based swab training program that lifted engagement by 80% — recognized by the National Science Foundation.

01About

A snapshot of who I am, what I build, and what drives my work across software, research, and immersive technology.

I'm a recent Master's graduate in Computer and Information Sciences from Oklahoma State University, with 4+ years of hands-on experience across full-stack development, immersive XR systems, and machine learning applications.

At OSU, I worked as a Graduate Research Assistant leading multiple VR/AR healthcare training projects using Unity 3D and Hololens 2. One key project — a Mixed Reality simulation for reverse total shoulder surgery — improved trainee comprehension by 65%. Another, a 3D incentive-based swab training program, increased engagement by 80% and was recognized by the National Science Foundation.

Before that, I served as a Full Stack Developer at Tharas Tech Solutions, where I built a Learning Management System using Django, Python, MySQL, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I designed responsive UIs and efficient database systems, improving user satisfaction and engagement by 40%. I also integrated XML and Git-based workflows into agile sprints, delivering robust, scalable web applications.

I further explored AI during my ML internship at Indian Servers, applying models with PyTorch and scikit-learn to real-world datasets — boosting prediction accuracy by 48%. My certifications (Aviatrix Certified Engineer, IBM Data Science, Secure Software Design, Cisco CCNA) reflect a commitment to continuous learning and technical growth. I'm passionate about building technology that creates real-world impact in healthcare, education, and scalable digital tools.

02Skills

A focused mix of software engineering, immersive systems, data handling, and cloud-ready development.

PythonJavaC#C JavaScriptHTMLCSSXML ReactAngularNode.jsjQuery DjangoFastAPIFlaskSpring Boot REST APIsSQLMySQLPostgreSQLDynamoDB AWSAzureAzure DevOpsEC2API Gateway PandasPyTorchTensorFlowKerasscikit-learn Machine LearningComputer VisionOpenCVMediaPipeText ProcessingImage Processing Unity 3DHololens 2Oculus Quest 2HTC ViveReallusion CCMixamo ArduinoIoTTableauCSV Processing GitGitHubPostmanAgile/ScrumUI/UX

03Experience

Work across software development, research labs, immersive training, and machine learning projects.

Nov 2025 — Present

Software Developer · RamTech Solutions LLC

Building scalable web, mobile, IoT, and AI-driven solutions across the full development lifecycle. Developed a referral order-tracking dashboard with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, CSV ingestion, filtering, and click-to-track links with secure limited data display. Built IoT automation including SMS/alert-enabled smart monitoring with Arduino and sensors, plus productivity and AI projects such as speech feedback tools, gesture-controlled games using OpenCV and MediaPipe, and analytics dashboards in Tableau.

Nov 2025 — Present

Full-stack Developer · Jupiter Software Solutions LLC

Designing and building scalable, secure web applications with Java, Spring Boot, and Azure cloud technologies. Designing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services, and deploying through automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Creating and managing Azure resources — storage accounts, SQL databases, Function Apps — using ARM templates for performance and reliability at scale.

Sep 2024 — Jul 2025

Research Assistant · Oklahoma State University

Worked at the Cognitive Science Laboratory on human-computer interaction, conducting studies on end-user individual differences and the effects of gamification. Contributed to research on knowledge acquisition in augmented and virtual reality using Oculus Meta Quest 2, Hololens 2, and HTC Vive.

Aug 2023 — Dec 2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant · Oklahoma State University

Assisted in teaching virtual and augmented reality concepts — leading discussions, grading assignments, supporting students, and helping develop course materials so students gained hands-on experience with relevant XR technologies.

Jan 2023 — May 2024

Graduate Research Assistant · OSU Center for Cyber-Physical Systems

Collaborated with Dr. Joe Cecil at the Center for Cyber-Physical Systems Lab on research-driven XR development for therapeutic and experimental use cases. Developed immersive VR/MR simulations using Unity 3D, Reallusion Character Creator, and Mixamo, optimized across Oculus Quest 2, Hololens 2, and HTC Vive. Engineered interactive interfaces and backend logic in C#, integrated web-based control and analytics dashboards using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Django, and used SQL with Django ORM for structured experimental data. Published three peer-reviewed papers and presented a poster at iFore.

Jun 2023 — Jul 2023

Summer Research Project · Chalon-sur-Saône, France

Developed an incentive-based 3D Nasopharyngeal Swab training program using Unity 3D and Hololens 2, designed specifically for nursing professionals. Built realistic, interactive training scenarios focused on improving nursing skills and patient care outcomes.

Aug 2021 — May 2022

Unity 3D Developer · BornMonkie

Created simulation game layouts, avatars, and animations using Unity 3D and Mixamo, improving visual fidelity and user experience. Led a project to optimize animation workflows using Scrum and C#, resulting in a 30% increase in workflow efficiency.

Jul 2020 — Jun 2021

Full Stack Developer · Tharas Tech Solutions

Built a Learning Management System using Django, Python, and SQL, streamlining resource coordination and enhancing user satisfaction. Created a responsive frontend with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery that boosted engagement and task efficiency by 40%. Managed MySQL with Django ORM, integrated XML for external interoperability, and applied REST API principles for modular, scalable systems. Used Git, GitHub, and Postman within Agile/Scrum cycles.

May 2020 — Aug 2020

Machine Learning Intern · Indian Servers

Applied machine learning algorithms to real-world datasets, enhancing predictive accuracy by 48%. Cleaned and preprocessed large datasets, applied text and image processing including computer vision techniques, and built predictive models. Developed a House Price Prediction model using TensorFlow and Keras, deployed via Flask with a user-friendly web interface.

04Projects

Selected work that connects technical development with practical, measurable outcomes.

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Mixed Reality Reverse Shoulder Surgery Simulation

Designed an MR training simulation for orthopedic surgery using Unity 3D and Hololens 2, focused on procedural learning and skill retention. Improved trainee comprehension by 65% in user studies, contributing to peer-reviewed research at OSU's Center for Cyber-Physical Systems.

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Nasopharyngeal Swab VR Training

Built a VR/MR incentive-based training simulation for nurses with Unity 3D and Hololens 2, increasing engagement by 80%. Recognized by the National Science Foundation for its impact on nursing skill development and patient care outcomes.

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Argencis Order Visibility Platform

Helped build a production-ready healthcare order visibility platform for clinics using FastAPI, AWS EC2, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and CSV ingestion. Worked on secure order search, masked patient data display, admin and public workflows, filtering, click-to-track links, TTL-based data lifecycle, and a clean user-friendly interface.

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Referral Order Tracking Dashboard

Built a secure dashboard with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, CSV ingestion, filtering, click-to-track links, and limited data display for order visibility — owning the full lifecycle from API design to UI to deployment.

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House Price Prediction

Built a real estate price prediction model using TensorFlow and Keras, applying preprocessing and optimization to lift accuracy by 48%. Deployed through Flask with a user-friendly web interface for real-time property valuation.

Caribou Coffee Website

Developed a fully responsive Django website with online ordering, reservation systems, social media integration, and a modern UI optimized to showcase the coffee shop's concept, menu, and locations.

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AI + IoT Experiments

Created productivity tools, AI speech feedback concepts, gesture-controlled games using OpenCV and MediaPipe, Arduino sensor systems with SMS alerts, and Tableau analytics dashboards.

05Education

Academic foundation across computer science, information systems, and entrepreneurship.

2024 — 2026

MBA in Entrepreneurship · KL University

Remote graduate program focused on entrepreneurship and business development.

2022 — 2024

MS in Computer and Information Sciences · Oklahoma State University

Graduate study with research experience in VR/AR, mixed reality, and human-computer interaction.

2018 — 2022

BTech in Computer Science · KL University

Undergraduate foundation in software development, programming, and computing systems.

06Certifications & Languages

Professional learning across cloud, secure software design, networking, data science, automation, Linux, AI, and machine learning.

Certifications

Aviatrix Certified Engineer · Dec 2021 Secure Software Design · Univ. of Colorado · Apr 2021 IBM Data Science Specialization · Apr 2020 Cisco CCNA · Aug 2020 Automation Anywhere RPA Advanced · Jun 2020 Machine Learning Specialization Machine Learning Advanced Training Ethics in the Age of AI Specialization NDG Linux Essentials

Languages

English · Full Professional Spanish · Basic Vocabulary

07Publications

Peer-reviewed work in immersive systems, digital twins, mixed reality, healthcare training, and serious games — plus an iFore poster presentation.

Springer · Jun 2024

Study of Perception and Cognition in Immersive Digital Twins for Robotic Assembly Processes

Cecil, J., Gannina, V., Tentu, S.K. — HCII 2024, Lecture Notes in Computer Science vol. 14707, pp. 147–158

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Springer · Jun 2024

Evaluating Incentive Based 3D Virtual Training for Nasopharyngeal Swab Proficiency

Gannina, V., Khan, M.B., Cecil, J., Merienne, F., Fatin Shamimi, B.M.Z. — HCII 2024, Lecture Notes in Computer Science vol. 14711, pp. 313–325

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IEEE · Aug 2024

Study of Perception and Cognition in Mixed Reality Training Environments

Gannina, V., Cecil, J., Pirela-Cruz, M.A., Kennison, S. — IEEE 12th Int'l Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health (SeGAH), Funchal, Portugal

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iFore · 2024

Poster Presentation · OSU iFore Research Forum

Presented research on XR development and user-centered design for healthcare training applications.

08Hobbies & Interests

A quick look at what keeps Vasavi creative, curious, and continuously learning.

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Creative UI/UX

Enjoys designing clean, modern, and user-friendly digital experiences.

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Travel & Exploration

Likes discovering new places, cultures, and real-world ideas that inspire better products.

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Learning New Tech

Passionate about continuous learning, certifications, emerging tools, and hands-on side projects.

09Contact

Reach out for software development, full-stack, XR/VR, research, or machine learning opportunities.

LocationStillwater, Oklahoma, USA