Karina Gupta

Designed and developed AI tools and user interfaces as an AI Summer Intern at Carbon Reform, focusing on knowledge management and policy insights.

• Designed an internal AI tool, CarbonBot, integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to surface critical organizational decisions, lessons learned, and knowledge across the company.
• Developed a React-based UI, providing intuitive access to key insights on legislation, funding opportunities, and CO2 policy trends, enhancing data accessibility for stakeholders.

Co-founded and served as CEO of Lapse, a startup focused on developing innovative productivity tools with an emphasis on neurodivergent-friendly design.

• Built one of the first productivity tools specifically designed for neurodivergent students, replacing traditional guilt-driven workflows with adaptive, emotionally intelligent design principles.
• Successfully launched a closed beta with early testers, achieving over 1000+ signups and validating strong market demand through comprehensive customer surveys and high user emotional resonance.

Served as a key student liaison and project lead on the Engineering Dean's Advisory Board, driving initiatives to enhance academic and wellness experiences.

• Selected as 1 of 5 student representatives to serve as a direct liaison to Dean Vijay Kumar and Associate Dean Ghrist, actively shaping academic, research, and wellness experiences.
• Identified systemic gaps within Penn Engineering and proposed actionable community-building initiatives to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Conducted scientific research at Byrne Laboratories, focusing on nanocarrier drug delivery and experimental design to advance biomedical knowledge.

• Contributed to scientific investigations on controlled-release nanocarrier drug delivery via injectable hydrogels, targeting cells responsible for posterior capsule opacification in the eye.
• Designed and executed lab experiments, analyzing data to advance scientific knowledge and presenting research at the annual BMES conference in Seattle.

Leveraged AI and machine learning at Mcbeth Lab to optimize data workflows and streamline processes within a clinical setting.

• Leveraged AI and machine learning algorithms to optimize complex data workflows, contributing directly to significant efficiency improvements in the clinic.
• Designed and implemented solutions to streamline data management and automate manual dental contouring processes, enhancing operational efficiency.

Co-founded and led Little Mentors, a 501(c)(3) youth organization dedicated to fostering global relationships and expanding access to educational wisdom.

• Registered a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (littlementors.org) to build global and local relationships, fostering new friendships in over 10 countries.
• Raised $280,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts in India, significantly democratizing access to wisdom by connecting global students with influential leaders including Mark Cuban and Anne Wojcicki.