Prakriti Bista
Washington, DC · GWU
AI/ML engineer with a UI/UX mind.
I build AI and data systems from both sides: the model architecture and the human interface. My work spans Knowledge Graph-RAG, LLM fine-tuning, computer vision, and product experiences designed around trust, clarity, and real user constraints.
Currently
Positioning
Interfaces for intelligent systems.
AI/ML systems
Knowledge Graph-RAG, LoRA fine-tuning, computer vision, and ML pipelines built from real constraints.
Human-centered UX
Interfaces that expose uncertainty, make reasoning inspectable, and help people decide what to trust.
Product engineering
Next.js, TypeScript, Python, data visualization, deployment, and design systems in one working loop.
Experience
Recent to PastIncoming AI/ML Engineering Intern
OpenTeams
- Incoming AI/ML engineering intern starting June 2026
- Joining OpenTeams to work on applied AI, ML systems, and product-facing engineering
Student Program Coordinator III
The George Washington University • Washington, DC
- Train and manage student employees across Academic Commons and CREATE Digital Studio — scheduling, onboarding, daily ops
- Run CREATE Digital Studio's tech suite: 3D printers, large-format printers, VR equipment, laser cutters
- Staff the Ask Us Desk — helping students and faculty find the right academic resources quickly
Adobe Student Ambassador
Adobe • Washington, DC
- Run Adobe workshops on campus, teaching students how to use Express and Creative Cloud for real projects
- Connect with a global network of Adobe ambassadors, sharing what actually works in peer education
Student Technical Support Assistant I
The George Washington University • Washington, DC
- Provided IT and AV support for GWU School of Nursing — tickets, walk-ins, and hardware troubleshooting
- Managed device imaging, OS installations, and asset procurement across the department
MS, Computer Science
GWU School of Engineering & Applied Science
Specialization: Machine Learning and Cognition
Brand Designer
Rhythm Neuropsychiatry Hospital and Research Center • Lalitpur, Nepal
- Built the hospital's social media presence from scratch across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and X
- Grew audience by 10,000+ and boosted appointment inquiries by 50% in 6 months
- Designed all visual content and managed the posting strategy using Canva and Google Analytics
Product Designer
flockfysh • Berkeley, CA (Remote)
- Sole designer for a Berkeley-based AI startup — designed the product, brand identity, and investor pitch deck
- Built the full UI from landing pages to the core platform interface
- Created the brand system: logo, typography, color palette, component library
UX Engineer
SimplySoft • Kathmandu, Nepal
- Designed and built government agency interfaces from wireframe to production using the MEAN stack
- Integrated data from multiple government sources using Python — learned that clean architecture matters more than polished pixels when stakeholders don't understand UI
- Ran usability testing sessions and collaborated with backend teams on API design
Events Organizer and Mentor
Kathford International College of Engineering and Management • Kathmandu, Nepal
- Organized campus events including the annual sports festival for 200+ participants
- Mentored students on software development and career planning
Batch Representative
Kathford International College of Engineering and Management • Kathmandu, Nepal
- Served as the primary liaison between students and faculty for 4 years
- Coordinated scheduling, managed classroom technology, and advocated for student needs
BSc, CS & Information Technology
Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University
- System Thinking For Product Designers
- Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Operating a Production Cluster (DO180 - RHA) - Ver. 4.14
- AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Operations
- AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
- Python for Everybody Specialization
- Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
- Using Python to Access Web Data
- The Science of Well-Being
- Introduction to Web Development
Skills
Design
- UI/UX Design
- Interaction Design
- Design Systems
- Information Architecture
- Figma
- Responsive CSS
AI / ML
- LLM / RAG
- Model Fine-Tuning (LoRA)
- Computer Vision
- ML / Data Science
- PyTorch
- LangChain
Engineering
- TypeScript
- React / Next.js
- Full-Stack (MEAN)
- 3D Data Visualization
- REST APIs
- CI/CD