Nirayka Monga - Work

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I'm pursuing an Sc.B. in Computer Science at Brown, focusing on visual computing & machine learning. I love using my skills to empower artists and scientists! I'm currently a Research Assistant at the Fonoudi Lab at Emory. I'm developing machine learning models to support Dr. Kaveeta Kaw's cardiology research. Previously, I was a Research Associate at Activision Central Tech, optimizing rendering architecture. Before that, I was a Research Assistant for Prof. Daniel Ritchie at Brown Visual Computing, building a scene generation tool.

Skills: C/C++ (w/ DirectX 12 and OpenGL), Python (w/ NumPy), HTML/CSS/JS

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I'm a jazz pianist! I've been part of acclaimed ensembles, won international awards, and performed at venues including Carnegie Hall. I'm pursuing an A.B. in Music at Brown with a focus on jazz, and I'm advised by Timo Vollbrecht and Dana Gooley. I'm currently working on a joint thesis and album for my Honors project. My style is inspired by Esperanza Spalding, Pharoah Sanders, and more.

I also enjoy dabbling in animation (took a great RISD course) and graphic design.

Skills: jazz performance/composition, Maya, DragonFrame, Adobe Illustrator, Canva

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Computer Graphics • C/C++, DirectX12I'm credited on BO7 for optimizing rendering architecture and debugging artists' and engineers' tools.

Real-time Renderer

Computer Graphics • C++, OpenGL3D scene viewer which follows the OpenGL rendering pipeline for real-time, responsive rendering.

DNA Sequence Analysis

Bioinformatics • Python, FinchTVPerformed DNA sequence analysis on a Duckweed plant gene and published research on NCBI's GenBank.

Raytracer

Computer Graphics • C++3D scene viewer which employs the ray tracing algorithm for physically realistic rendering.

DungeonMasters

Computer Graphics • C++, OpenGLA procedurally generated dungeon. I implemented normal mapping, the lights/colors, and the UI.

All That Jazz

Web Dev • HTML/CSS/JavaScriptAn app for jazz musicians which streamlines rehearsal by digitizing and organizing sheet music.

Jam with Jon Batiste

Music • Jazz PerformanceImprovisation over It Could Happen to You with Jon Batiste during his visit to Brown University in January 2025.

Hunter

Music • Jazz CompositionComposition based on a predator-prey narrative. Inspired by Björk's track of the same name.

The Very Thought of You

Music • Jazz PerformanceSolo improvisation over Ray Noble's The Very Thought of You, a jazz ballad standard.

Footprints

Music • Jazz PerformanceImprovisation over Wayne Shorter's Footprints, a modal jazz standard. With the Brown University Jazz Combo.

NJ State Jazz Finals

Music • Jazz PerformanceMy performance with the Moonglowers jazz orchestra. We won first place and I won the Rick Kerber Scholarship.

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