Eric Varghese

About me

I'm a data science student at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), with a focus on AI, quantitative systems, and research. I believe that data and software can be combined to create tools that actually help people—whether that's optimizing emergency response, understanding markets, or building verified systems.

I'm particularly interested in the intersection of art, design, and data. I think these disciplines can come together to create clear, impactful experiences—from dashboards that tell a story to models that support real-world decisions.

My projects have spanned disaster response routing with reinforcement learning, quantitative analysis and backtesting, compiler verification research, and systems programming. I'm always looking for new ways to use data and code to make a positive impact.

When I'm not coding, I shoot photos (urban, street, night) and enjoy exploring where tech and creativity meet.