Hi, I'm Saish Ugale
CS undergraduate bridging engineering and product — building scalable software systems and shaping how AI-powered products reach real users. Let's make an impact.
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About Saish
Bridging Technology and Strategy
I am a Computer Science undergraduate at Nutan College of Engineering & Research, Pune (B.Tech CSE, 2027 batch, current CGPA 8.5/10). I position myself at the intersection of engineering execution and product design, communicating effectively in the language of both developers and stakeholders.
As a developer, I build scalable systems and architect solutions, focusing on React, Node.js, Python, and cloud services. As a product strategist, I map business value to technical requirements, design workflows, track performance indicators, and champion user-centric feature backlogs.
Education
B.Tech CSE, NCER Pune
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
National Applicants Competed
National Ranking Achieved
Scholarships & Major Awards
Developer Community Members Led
Featured Projects
Engineering systems & architectures
AI Auto Inspection
Computer Vision & AI EngineerCore Stack
A modular Python & OpenCV pipeline integrating Llama 3.3 (70B) via Groq API (locked at 0.0 temperature) to parse engineering blueprints and auto-generate deterministic measurement code. Features a 7-phase image processing pipeline.
Gram Vaidya
Full-Stack Software EngineerCore Stack
A full-stack telehealth application engineered with an offline-first architecture utilizing service workers and IndexedDB for local data persistence. Features secure sync pipelines to reconcile data with a MongoDB cluster once reconnected.
Hackathons & Competitions
Smart India Hackathon 2024
1st Place (Institute Level)
Developed and pitched a digital system addressing local administrative challenges under high-pressure guidelines.
Tech Pragyan 2025
Top 20 Finalist
Built an innovative software solution matching national hackathon problem statements under strict 24-hour limits.
Skills Matrix
Comparing Product Management & Technical Execution
Product Management & Strategy
Software Development & Core CS
Google Student Ambassador Journey
Centerpiece Story
Empowering Communities Through Generative AI
As a Google Student Ambassador, I bridged the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and community engagement. By applying product management principles and software skills, I drove widespread tool adoption and represented India on an international stage.
Ranking
Top 10 India
Reach
400+ Members
Representation
Dubai Delegate
1. Elite Selection
Selected as one of the few Google Student Ambassadors for India, competing against 10,000+ applicants nationwide. Ranked in the Top 10 nationally (top 0.01% selection rate).
2. Community Leadership
Built and led an active student developer community of 400+ members. Designed curricula and organized workshops on core Google technologies.
3. GenAI & Gemini Advocacy
Delivered hands-on workshops on Google Gemini APIs, LLMs, and developer tooling. Wrote technical integration guides that facilitated AI tool adoption.
4. Product Thinking & Growth KPI
Implemented product processes: tracked tool adoption metrics, analyzed engagement feedback (Voice of the Customer), and iterated campaigns — resulting in 60%+ adoption growth.
5. International Representation
Awarded a fully-sponsored trip as a national delegate to the Dubai AI Film Festival, representing India for outstanding performance in community impact and AI education.
The Google Student Ambassador program taught me that the best technology means nothing without the people who can explain it, advocate for it, and help others adopt it.
Saish Ugale
Google Student Ambassador
Key Achievements
Honors, Scholarships & Competitions
Cummins India Scholarship 2026
Nurturing Brilliance Recipient
Awarded a prestigious scholarship recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential in engineering.
Top 10 Google Student Ambassador
National Recognition (India)
Honored in the top 10 ambassadors nationally from a pool of 10,000+ applicants for outstanding program results.
Dubai AI Film Festival Delegate
Fully-Sponsored International Visit
Invited to represent the community in Dubai, recognizing exceptional performance in AI advocacy.
Smart India Hackathon 2024
1st Place (Institute Level)
Won first prize at the college level for designing a robust, scale-ready administrative portal.
Tech Pragyan Hackathon 2025
Top 20 Finalist
Competed in the final round of the national hackathon, building prototype applications within 24 hours.
Education Timeline
Academic Background & Credentials
Nutan College of Engineering & Research (NCER), Pune
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
Focusing on Software Engineering, Database Systems, System Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, and Project Management methodologies.
St. Ursula's Junior College, Pune
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Science
Specialized in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
St. George English School, Pune
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Completed general secondary education with distinction.
Get in Touch
Let's build
something together.
Whether you have an interesting software project to build, a product role to discuss, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out. I am always open to discussing new opportunities.
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