Hi, I’m Vidya.

I’m a software engineer, founder, technology‑policy advocate, educator, and Bharatanatyam dancer from the Chicago area — a UIUC computer science grad currently preparing to move to San Francisco. I like building products, exploring how technology affects people, and creating opportunities for more people to participate in shaping it.

Currently

Building Soraa, an AI‑powered platform for brand‑creator matching.

Projects

What I’m building, and what I’ve built.

Technology activism & impact

How I went from teaching kids to code, to arguing about AI policy in D.C.

In the media

A few places this work has shown up.

Beyond the screen

The other things that take up my time and attention.

05 · Say hello

Let’s meet.

I’m always happy to meet people building thoughtful technology, working on digital safety, expanding access to education, or creating something interesting.