Hi, I'm Manish K Reddy
I translate cutting-edge technology into real-world impact as a Google Summer of Code contributor, venture analyst, and deep tech entrepreneur.
With a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience across AI/ML, cloud-native deployments, and startup strategy, I've helped build and evaluate transformative technologies.
Recent Experience
Google Summer of Code Contributor
OSPO, UC Santa Cruz | Chicago, IL
- Selected within the top 8% of applicants to develop a containerized Agentic AI platform for the NRP cluster, serving 70+ institutions across 3 continents. Delivered open-source code, Docker images, and comprehensive user documentation.
- Integrated GPU-backed Large Language Models (LLMs) with operational data to power a GenAI narrative and root cause analysis in the Seam portal, significantly accelerating troubleshooting processes.
Genisys Venture Analyst
Kaplan Institute | Chicago, IL
- Conducted due diligence on 2 deep tech projects (AI and sustainability), providing strategic insights that guided a $6 million TechForward Investment through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate financial models, market potential, and IP strategies, ultimately securing $350K in high-impact funding by applying robust stakeholder alignment frameworks and risk assessment models.
Founder, CEO
H2.0 Resilience | Chicago, IL
- Identified and assessed 3 market opportunities for an explainable AI flood risk tool, developing a novel flood mitigation solution that generated interest from 5+ government agencies. Presented compelling insights to executive leadership.
- Reduced flood evaluation time by 90% by implementing Transformer decoders, which enhanced data visualization and stakeholder insights to support informed risk assessment strategies.
Featured Projects
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Kaplan Finance Storytelling (KapFiS)
2025Pioneered KapFiS, an interactive AI Financial Storytelling coach, leveraging LangGraph and Gemini API. This innovative solution empowers startups to craft compelling financial narratives, integrating advanced database management, strategic few-shot prompting, and sophisticated agentic behaviors to enhance business communication and secure funding.