Harshitha Kuchibhotla

Cognitive Science at UC Santa Cruz, focused on AI and HCI. I research, consult, lead teams, and design for people. Graduating March 2027 and looking for full-time roles.

See my work Resume

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    I. About

    Detail-oriented and driven Cognitive Science and Computer Science student with a strong foundation in AI ethics/wireframing, UX design, and consulting. Proven success in project leadership, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication. Adept at working in agile environments and managing teams to deliver high-quality internal and external deliverables. Focused on leveraging technical and strategic skills to advance organizational goals while gaining hands-on experience in business, health, and tech.

    Interests

    • Human-Centered AI
    • AI in Healthcare
    • UX & Design
    • Strategy & Startups
    • Music
    • Moon Watching

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    users at Ditto's UCSC launch

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    projected cut in volunteer training time

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    consultants under 2 project managers

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    person team led for a nonprofit

    II. Experience

    Project Manager/ Director of Internal Affairs/ President

    180 Degrees Consulting, UCSC

    Jan 2024 – June 2026
    • President: Directed 2 Project Managers and their team of 9 consultants on a 10-week campus growth engagement with Ditto, a venture-backed AI dating startup, executing go-to-market strategy that grew platform users to 800 at UCSC launch.
    • Project Manager: Led a 7-person team consulting a nonprofit on educational equity. Delivered a strategic roadmap, internal process documentation, and external pitch deck, which projected to cut volunteer training time by 30%.

    AI Research Intern

    MGI Research

    June 2024 – August 2024
    • Conducted research on automated wireframing techniques for early-stage product design.
    • Analyzed user interaction and design data to identify key trends and develop workflow.
    • Worked with product and design teams to translate research insights into actionable features, supporting rapid prototyping.

    Marketing & UX Business Analyst Intern

    Silicon Valley 4 U

    Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
    • Collaborated with product owners and developers to improve user experience and marketing strategy.
    • Created wireframes and user journey maps and redesigned layout to optimize user experience.
    • Led and acted on agile standups and retrospectives as a team member.
    • Designed marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite for Vendasta.

    III. Education

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    B.S. Cognitive Science, Focus in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction

    Graduating March 2027

    Courses

    Programming in Python, C++, HTML, Intro to Computer Systems, Research Methods in Psychology, Statistics, Graphic Design, Business Integration, Accounting, Human-Centered AI, Cognitive Neuroscience, AI Healthcare (IP)

    Projects

    • 15-Game Puzzle: Developed an interactive tile puzzle in Python using object-oriented programming.
    • Digital Calculator: C++ command-line calculator with modular design and user input validation.
    • Hangman & Wordle Clones: Built browser-based games using HTML/CSS; focused on UI/UX and input handling.

    Languages & Tools

    Python, C, C++, HTML, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu Linux, TypeScript (IP), SQL (IP), AI in Healthcare (IP)

    Methodologies & Platforms

    UX Design, Wireframing, Data Analysis, Git, Figma, Adobe Illustrator

    Soft Skills

    Leadership, Project Management, Client Communication, Process Optimization

    Let's talk.

    Open to full-time roles in AI, UX, product, and consulting.

    harshikbt@gmail.com Resume (PDF)