Aarush Agarwal
ML Engineer Intern @Shopify | AI @CMU
Los Altos, California • Open to opportunities
About
Machine Learning Engineer and AI researcher with hands-on experience in high-performance computing optimization and practical AI applications. Currently pursuing Artificial Intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University while working as an ML Engineer Intern at Shopify.
Passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementations, with a focus on CUDA optimization and graph neural networks for particle physics applications. My research involves optimizing machine learning algorithms for high-energy physics, achieving up to 40x speed improvements over industry-standard libraries.
From co-founding educational technology startups to conducting cutting-edge research in particle physics, I'm always excited to tackle complex problems that make technology more accessible and impactful. I blend entrepreneurial experience with deep technical expertise to create meaningful solutions.
Experience & Education
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
May 2025 - PresentShopify
Working on the buyer risk pre-auth model that stops fraudsters from transactions. Developing ML infrastructure and fraud detection systems to protect e-commerce transactions and improve platform security.
ML & CUDA Researcher
August 2024 - PresentCarnegie Mellon University Cosmology Lab
Conducting cutting-edge research under Professor Mateo Cremonesi. Optimizing object condensation loss functions for graph neural networks to detect particle collisions in CERN data. Developing high-performance CUDA extensions and achieving up to 40x speed improvements over FAISS.
Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
August 2024 - PresentCarnegie Mellon University
Currently pursuing AI degree with focus on machine learning, high-performance computing, and practical applications. Active in research and competitive programming.
High School Diploma
August 2020 - June 2024Mountain View High School
Graduated with strong foundation in computer science and mathematics. Led multiple clubs and participated in competitive programming competitions.
Co-Founder & Product Lead
October 2022 - January 2024MV Test Tracker (MVTT)
Co-founded educational technology platform to optimize academic scheduling and reduce student stress. Developed sophisticated optimization algorithms and collaborated with Mountain View High School to create a responsive online portal.
Founder & President
August 2022 - May 2023Algorithmic Programming Club
Founded and led club to introduce students to advanced CS concepts. Developed comprehensive curriculum covering algorithms and data structures, organized programming competitions.
Vice President
August 2021 - May 2023Artificial Intelligence Club
Transformed theoretical organization into practical learning environment. Led two teams to semifinalist positions in Mathematics and Technology for Computer Science (MtFC) competition in 2022.
Key Achievements
High-Performance ML Research
Achieved up to 40x speed improvements over FAISS in low-dimensional vector spaces through novel K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm optimization using advanced spatial partitioning techniques.
Educational Technology Impact
Co-founded MV Test Tracker, revolutionizing academic scheduling for Mountain View High School and improving student mental health through intelligent test scheduling optimization.
Competitive Programming Excellence
Led two teams to semifinalist positions in the Mathematics and Technology for Computer Science (MtFC) competition in 2022 while serving as Vice President of AI Club.
CUDA Optimization Research
Developing cutting-edge CUDA extensions for particle physics applications, optimizing graph neural networks for particle collision detection in CERN experimental data.