In her own words, Deepika Bhardwaj is someone who is curious, adaptable, and focused on growth. A B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics student at Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Deepika works relentlessly at the intersection of technology and and social impact. She has worked on projects such as the the creation of Edunex and InfoGlobe chatbots as part of her research internship at SRIVIPRA. These are AI based platforms which aim at building a convenient interface for the user in order to increase accessibility in terms of information and support. In addition to this, she has worked on building CyberGuardian, an AI-powered cybercrime detection platform. Her experience interning as a Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Intern (GPCSSI’25) contributed to her exposure to cybercrime awareness, digital safety, and in understanding the practical challenges in maintaining cybersecurity amongst the public.

Deepika enjoys exploring new avenues in the field of technology, stays consistent in her efforts whatever they may be, and is always looking for a way to improve her abilities such that she is able to create a greater impact in her community. She expressed her strong feelings paticularly towards ensuring access to meaningful guidance and opportunities, especially for students who don’t have enough exposure to these. A few months ago, she conducted a small career guidance session for students in a government school, which made her realize the extent to which even basic clarity is able to significantly impact a student’s direction–in their lives, careers, and with regard to decisions as a whole. This specific experience made her realize that working on such issues is something she would like to keep contributing to in the future by helping students make more informed choices. 

More than anything, Deepika is driven by her goal of becoming independent and building something meaningful with the skills she gained in the process. Her commitment to community is evident in her role as a Google Campus Ambassador, under which she was able to interact with a vast student network, in addition to leading initiatives on campus and promoting student programs run by Google. She has also led departmental activities and coordinates student-run initiatives under the Electronics Department of her college, first as the Joint Secretary and now as the President. 

She explained that, in the short term, her goal is to strengthen her technical skills and secure a professional position where she is able to effectively apply what she has learned until then, as well as to continue growing. In the long run, she would want to build a strong and stable career in the field of technology, achieve financial independence, and eventually use her skills to create impactful solutions that add real value to her community and society as a whole.

Profiled by: Manya Marwah