Hi, I'm Nirayka! I'm a software engineer and researcher dedicated to empowering artists and storytellers. I love solving complex problems with passionate people.
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I'm a junior at Brown University, graduating in May 2027 with an Sc.B. in Computer Science and an A.B. in Music. Most recently, I had tons of fun as a Research Associate at Activision Central Tech. My work in rendering architecture and optimization earned me credit on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Previously, I learned lots as a Research Assistant at Brown Visual Computing advised by Daniel Ritchie. There, I helped build a system which appropriately oriented objects within 3D scenes. I was also part of the Academy Software Foundation's 2025 Summer Learning Program, through which I was mentored by Cary Phillips and Crane Chen. The SLP truly gave me the skills and confidence to pursue a technical career in the entertainment industry.
In my free time, I like to play jazz with my friends, read Mary Oliver's poetry, and bake unnecessarily complicated desserts.