Summary
Pranav Rajiv is a senior software developer with nine years of experience, currently driving software initiatives as Senior Developer at Northwestern University in the Greater Chicago area. He blends hands-on development with a strong foundation in information systems and AI, holding an MS in Information Systems with AI specialization from Northwestern and an MBA from Kellogg. His career spans from Developer at Northwestern University (2018–2024) to Senior Developer since 2024, illustrating a trajectory of scaling academic-grade software into production-level systems. An early researcher in human-computer interaction, he worked on an IBM Watson chatbot for formal verification, demonstrating a knack for turning research into usable tools. Pranav's experience spans full-stack development, design, and cross-functional collaboration, including a software developer internship at Ionic.io where he contributed to feature design, testing and documentation. With a unique blend of CS fundamentals, AI specialization, and business insight, he excels at delivering reliable, scalable software in complex environments.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Transferred, 3.5, Transferred, 3.5 at University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Science - MS, Information Systems, AI Specialization, 4.0, Master of Science - MS, Information Systems, AI Specialization, 4.0 at Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
English, Malayalam