(01) Foundation
I'm Srinidhi (Srujan) Murthy, a student at New York University and a researcher at CSX Labs, where I work on variational quantum algorithms, distributed systems, and generative AI. Alongside research, I build shipping products and hardware — internet research platforms, collaborative AI workspaces, and heavy-lift autonomous drones.
I'm currently looking for internships where research-grade thinking meets real engineering.
Education
New York University
Stern School of Business
New York, NY
Core Stack
(02) Experience
Researcher / Student
MAY 2021 — PRESENTCSX Labs · Full-time
San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
- —Conducted in-depth research and analysis in software engineering and distributed systems.
- —Collaborated with academics to explore unsaturated fields of technology, including variational quantum algorithms.
- —Contributed to the development of generative AI projects, enhancing innovation across the lab.
ESPARK
JAN 2022 — OCT 2025AFD Enterprises · Full-time
Remote
- —Contributed to the evolution of ESPARK, an internet research platform built around user needs in information management.
- —Developed features enabling in-depth research and effective data organization tailored to specific subjects.
- —Enhanced collaborative tools so users could share findings and insights seamlessly.
Software Programmer
JUN 2025 — SEP 2025Velric · Full-time
New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
- —Built and shipped product surfaces with a focus on search engine optimization and user experience.
- —Iterated on interface design and performance to improve discovery and engagement.
(03) Selected Projects
Heavy-Lift Autonomous Drone
A drone built from the ground up on government-approved firmware, capable of carrying up to 30 lbs — roughly the height of Hudson Yards' Vessel in lift capability terms.
Assistive Robotic Arm
After a car crash left me with shoulder pain, I synthesized a robotic arm that manages and organizes objects across my workspace.
Nucleus
The successor to the original Nucleus — a collaborative platform where collaboration is the default and AI is injected contextually into real workflows.
Quantum-Inspired Portfolio Optimization
A nine-page research write-up applying variational, quantum-inspired methods to portfolio optimization problems.