Athira K S

I am an international student currently residing in the UK, with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment. I enjoy working with technology, handling practical IT tasks, and developing new digital skills. My experience collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds has helped me build a patient, adaptable and team-oriented approach.

These are essential qualities in both technical and customer support roles. I am reliable, keen to learn and committed to performing to the best of my ability in any computer-related position I undertake.

Admin Assistant at Empowering Deaf Society (2025-05 – 2025-08)

Volunteer

• Contributed as a Deaf volunteer supporting EDS's mission to empower Deaf individuals and improve access, representation, and community engagement
• Assisted in organising events and activities tailored to the Deaf community, helping to ensure cultural and communication accessibility.
• Supported administrative and fundraising functions, providing insight from a Deaf perspective to improve inclusion and outreach strategies.

Soapstone Fellowship at EnAble India (2023-10 – 2024-07)

• Contributed to the Deaf community and disability sector through a full-time program.
• Assisted in developing tools to enhance digital accessibility for diverse user groups.
• Taught a Deaf autistic child Indian Sign Language as early intervention.
• Helped develop emotional understanding and communication.

Research Intern at Microsoft Research (2023-04 – 2023-07)

• Identified infrastructure accessibility barriers at MSR, focusing on both physical and digital aspects.
• Conducted Indian Sign Language classes for colleagues, promoting understanding of Deaf culture.
• Created SignIt, an Android quizzes app featuring questions in English with sign language video prompts and designed for Deaf and hard of hearing users to choose answers by tapping options on mobile or tablet screens.

Software Engineer at Societe Generale GSC (2021-09 – 2022-01)

• Developed and implemented MOOC courses on the Societe Generale learning platform.
• Designed quizzes to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Conducted bug testing and created test cases to ensure seamless web application performance.

MSc in Advanced Computer Science – University of Hertfordshire (2025-01)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – National Institute of Speech and Hearing (2017-07 – 2021-11)