Portrait of Sarika Esackimuthu

Software engineer • AI • product-minded

Hi,I'mSarika-navigatingtheuniverseofcode,AI,products,andendlesscuriosity.

I build software with curiosity, solve problems with purpose, and enjoy exploring where engineering, AI, products, and business come together.

About

I'm a software engineer by profession, a curious explorer by nature, and a professional overthinker by talent.

By day, I build backend systems and solve engineering problems. Beyond work, I'm usually exploring AI, product management, business strategy, startups, or whatever fascinating rabbit hole curiosity leads me to next.

I love connecting technology with business, turning complex problems into simple solutions, and understanding not just how things work, but why they matter.

My goal is simple: build products that make an impact, keep learning every day, and eventually grow into a leader who inspires others. Currently, I'm focused on growing into a technology leader who can bridge engineering excellence with business strategy and product vision.

Selected work

A small selection of recent projects

Real-time haze removal and object detection

2023

Python

Real-time haze removal and object detection

A surveillance-focused system that restores clarity in hazy footage while detecting vehicles and obstacles in real time.

PythonComputer VisionDeep Learning
AMS — Attendance management system

2022

React

AMS — Attendance management system

A practical attendance workflow for schools and institutions that simplifies tracking and reporting with a clean dashboard.

ReactNode.jsMongoDB
SSN GPA/CGPA calculator

2021

JavaScript

SSN GPA/CGPA calculator

A campus-first calculator built to make semester planning quick and transparent for SSN students.

JavaScriptHTMLCSS
Depression detection from social media text

2022

Transformers

Depression detection from social media text

A transformer-based NLP project that classifies social media text into emotion-aware categories for mental health insight.

TransformersPyTorchNLP

Research

My publications

My academic work sits at the intersection of NLP, AI, and socially relevant problem solving.

2023

Hate Speech Detection using Transformer Model

Workshop on Challenges and Applications of Automated Extraction of Socio-political Events from Text

Open paper
NLPTransformersMultimodal

2022

Depression Detection System from Social Media Text using Transformer Models

Language Technology for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshop

Open paper
Mental HealthBERTClassification

2022

Troll Meme Classification in Tamil using Transformer Models

Speech and Language Technologies for Dravidian Languages workshop

Open paper
MultilingualVision+LanguageTransformers

Life Journey

From school to current milestone

A rocket touring each milestone, one stop at a time.

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Ready to Collaborate?

Let's Build Something Amazing Together!

Looking to start a new project or need help with an existing one? Reach out to discuss ideas, collaborations, or just to say hi! Let's turn your vision into reality.

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