Our Team
Rowan Martnishn
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computational Modeling and Data Analytics
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Rowan Martnishn is the founder of Sentivity.ai and leads the development of machine learning models that power the platform. With a strong background in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, he has contributed to M&A forecasting with Navagant LLC, NLP computation for the National Endowment of the Arts, and various freelance modeling projects across industries such as healthcare and social sciences.
Vishal Green
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computer Science
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Vishal Green is responsible for the front-end development of Sentivity.ai, ensuring an intuitive and seamless user experience. With experience in software development, artificial intelligence, and data processing, he applies his technical expertise to create interactive and accessible platforms that allow users to engage with Sentivity’s AI-driven analytics.
Julia Brady
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computational Modeling and Data Analytics, Economics
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Julia Brady contributes to Sentivity.ai as a technical writer and data analyst. With prior research experience in botany under Dr. Janet Steven, she has transitioned into AI and financial analytics, where she supports research, documentation, and the communication of technical findings.
Ashley Lauw
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computer Science
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Ashley Lauw co-leads the Sentry and Render initiatives at Sentivity.ai. She has played an instrumental role in expanding Sentivity’s impact through the development of its Mental Health Portfolio, which provides tools such as Focus Mode to optimize user experiences on platforms like Reddit.
Shravan Athikinasetti
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computer Science
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Shravan Athikinasetti is a cloud engineer at Sentivity.ai, focusing on scalable machine learning pipelines and infrastructure optimization. With experience in natural language processing and web applications, he aims to streamline AI model deployment, enabling seamless integration between Sentivity’s analytics tools and cloud-based services.
Varun Kadari
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computational Modeling and Data Analytics
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Varun Kadari is an experienced cloud engineer at Sentivity.ai, specializing in AWS infrastructure and machine learning deployment. His projects involve building scalable cloud solutions to enhance Sentivity’s analytical capabilities.
Zachary Miller
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computational Modeling and Data Analytics
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Zachary Miller focuses on applying quantitative techniques to financial forecasting within Sentivity.ai. His experience in research and data science has contributed to insightful analysis in both healthcare and financial markets.
Kaitlin Yeaton
B.S. Virginia Tech – Marketing Management
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Kaitlin Yeaton is a proactive marketing management student and video editor passionate about brand strategy through social media and multimedia. At Sentivity.ai, she contributes to digital marketing initiatives, drawing on hands-on experience from a HubSpot × LinkedIn micro-internship where she created and managed bilingual video ad campaigns for a concept airline. Her portfolio highlights skills in video editing, 2D motion graphics, and ad campaign tracking, showcasing her ability to craft engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.
Sean Anderson
B.S. Virginia Tech – Computational Modeling and Data Analytics
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Sean Anderson is a second-year statistics student at Virginia Tech specializing in data analysis, visualization, and educational research. He currently serves as an undergraduate researcher on a project investigating the mid-year slump in undergraduate education, collaborating with peers and faculty advisors Dr. David Gray and Dr. Lisa McNair to analyze survey and interview data.
Mentors
Dr. Lisa McNair
Dr. Mark Huerta
Dr. Bob Berwick
Dr. Andrew Katz