Shalini Ananda, PhD

A Roadmap to Applied AI Innovation: The Work of Dr. Shalini Ananda

This portfolio documents a journey from foundational machine learning principles to the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated, modular AI systems. It showcases a deep commitment to solving real-world problems in sustainability, healthcare, and enterprise automation.

Whether you are an aspiring developer, a seasoned researcher, or a business leader, this guide provides a clear path to explore the projects most relevant to you.

How to Navigate This Portfolio:

For the Aspiring AI Developer: Start with the Pixel Pioneers Tutorials to build foundational skills, then explore the Core Research & Applied AI Projects to see how these skills are applied to diverse challenges.
For the AI Researcher or Engineer: Dive directly into the NEURON Ecosystem sections, particularly the Architectural Deep Dives and Development & Production logs with specific use cases, to understand the technical nuances of building modular, agent-based systems.
For the Business Strategist or Product Leader: Begin with the NEURON Business Case to see the enterprise applications, then review the Real World Use Cases and Thought Leadership essays to understand the strategic vision.

Table of Contents: A Guide to the Portfolio

Part I: Foundational Skills & Tutorials

Hands-on guides for applying cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world challenges in sustainability, healthcare, and beyond.

Pixel Pioneers Tutorials Collection

Part II: Core Research & Applied AI Projects

A diverse portfolio of standalone projects demonstrating the application of AI to solve complex problems in various domains.

Sustainability & Environmental Tech (Refactor Earth, LA Fire Response - insurance claims & LA Fire Response - Emergency Tech)
Legal & Data Intelligence (PRISM, Altadena Fire Claims AI)
Bioscience & Healthcare (Protein Analysis, Neural Recording Compression)
High-Performance Computing (Rust & CUDA for Audio Processing)