Bhavya Boddu

Conducting research on multimodal architectures for image and video understanding applications Working with state-of-the-art vision-language models in Python to evaluate performance across generative and multimodal tasks

Research Assistant - Video Image and Video Analysis - Charlottesville, VA

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Conducting research on multimodal architectures for image and video understanding applications
• Working with state-of-the-art vision-language models in Python to evaluate performance across generative and multimodal tasks

Software Engineering Intern - Cisco Systems - Research Triangle Park, NC

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Developed an internal chatbot using Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and JavaScript to automate SQL monitor analysis for database administrators
• Designed workflows to surface query performance insights and reduce manual diagnostic effort during database troubleshooting
• Built interactive UI components and backend logic supporting Infrastructure & Cloud Services engineers, improving efficiency of database monitoring processes

Data Volunteer - Code for Charlottesville - Charlottesville, VA

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Cleaned and analyzed wildlife collision datasets using pandas to identify spatial trends and high-risk areas
• Developed an ArcGIS StoryMap visualizing collision hotspots to support VDOT decision-making and public awareness initiatives

BS - Computer Science - University of Virginia (2026-05)