About me 📝

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science from CU Boulder, where I specialized in building and deploying advanced NLP and MLOps systems. My work focuses on the intersection of Neuro-Symbolic AI, Conversational AI, and Graph-based Analysis. I’m passionate about transforming unstructured conversational data into explainable models that can reveal complex dynamics like persuasion and intent.

Recently, I’ve been focused on developing agentic RAG systems. My latest project is an AI Research Assistant that can autonomously reason and synthesize information across multiple research papers to answer complex, comparative questions. I’m always looking for new opportunities to apply my skills to build robust, scalable, and impactful AI-driven solutions.

More!

I’m Karthik Sairam, a recent graduate of the research-based Master’s in Computer Science program at CU Boulder. My research focuses on leveraging Natural Language Processing to enhance the accessibility of education in low-resource languages. During my time at CU, I also had the honor of serving as the President of AAEIO (American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin), where I worked to provide professional development opportunities for students from the South Asian community. When I’m not working, I love going on hikes, meditating, and playing the classical violin, which I’ve studied for almost 12 years.

News

October 2025 :

• Thrilled that my first-author paper is being presented at the AIME-Con 2025 conference! The work, “The Impact of an NLP-Based Writing Tool on Student Writing”, analyzes how an NLP-based feedback tool influences student revision strategies and fosters metacognitive engagement. The paper is now published in the official conference proceedings.

• Developed and deployed two major portfolio projects: an interactive Conversational RAG Application and a more advanced AI Research Assistant, an agentic system capable of reasoning across multiple documents.

June 2025 :

• Began my role as a Machine Learning Intern at Cambium Assessment, engineering data pipelines for linguistic analysis. My work will be presented at AIME-Con 2025, organized by NCME (National Council on Measurement in Education)!

May 2025 :

• Graduated with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder! 🎉

May 2024 :

• My NLP research paper was published on Springer, link can be found in Publications.
• Elected as the President of the CU Boulder chapter of AAEIO (American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin).