Rishank Singh

SKILLS
- Technical analysis
- Algorithm implementation
- Software Development & Programming
- Technical writing
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
- ReactJS
- PHP, Python, Java, C++, C
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Research Assistant | UMass Boston | Mar 2023 – Present

Conducted literature reviews, ensuring comprehensive research material gathering for with the latest developments.
Assisted in designing and executing experiments, surveys, or interviews, contributing to effective research methodologies.
Collected data using diverse methods, conducted rigorous analysis, and interpreted results for meaningful insights.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, fostering collaboration with participants, colleagues, and professors, and facilitating smooth research activities.

Student Assistant | UMass Boston | May 2023 – Sep 2023

Developed interactive dashboards to visualize complex data sets for strategic decision-making using Tableau.
Diagnosed and resolved problems, offering technical support for seamless software usage by staff and patrons.
Identified areas for improvement, making enhancements to optimize software performance and enhance user experience.
Maintained precise records of updates, licenses, and configurations, ensuring the integrity of the library's digital resources.
Created manuals, documenting update procedures, facilitating efficient knowledge sharing among staff.

Engineer | Nokia Corp. | Feb 2021 – Jul 2022

Research and identify solutions to software and hardware issues.
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including servers, operating system and network configuration.
Track system issues through to resolution, within agreed time limits.
Coordinate and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams.
Create and manage database and logs for quick reference to provide accurate tech solutions.
Improved system performance by making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs.
Document all technical knowledge in the form of notes and manuals and prepare accurate and timely reports.

Software Engineer | Chetu Inc. | Jul 2017 – Nov 2020

Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
Introduced methodologies and best practices to software development division to enhance product definition and application customization.
Improved system performance by making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs.
Documented all software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by Software Developers in future projects.
Specialized in domain such as human capital management and Healthcare management.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science | 2022 - 2026 | University of Massachusetts Boston

B.Tech. in Computer Science | 2013 - 2017 | Rajasthan Technical University, Jaipur

Paper “CogDrift-4D: Hierarchical Multimodal Modeling of Temporal Behavioral Decay for MCI Detection” accepted at IEEE Healthcom 2026.
Paper “CDBench: Benchmarking Large Language Models for Conversation-Based Dementia Detection” accepted at IEEE GLOBECOM 2026.
Paper “An Enhanced Facial Authentication Approach: Optimized Preprocessing and Automated Filtering for Secure and Reliable Authentication” accepted at IEEE GLOBECOM 2026.
Paper “Task-Centric Multimodal Learning for Cognitive Impairment Detection” accepted at IEEE GLOBECOM 2026.
Paper “Feasibility and Usability of a Voice-Based Dietary Recall Tool in Older Adults: A Pilot Comparison with ASA-24” accepted at Digital Health 2025.
Paper “A Preliminary Usability Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-based, motion-detecting Wearable device: the Geriatric Functional Assessment System” accepted at Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 2025.
Earned doctoral candidacy at UMass Boston in January 2025.
Paper “Clinical Geriatric Functional Assessment using Wearable Sensing and Machine Learning” accepted at IEEE Healthcom, 2024.
Completed the New England Regional Innovation Node SPARKS Program at MIT in 2024.
Filed a patent for a geriatric functional assessment device at UMass Boston in 2023.