Venkatesh is a PhD Student in Computer Science and Engineering at Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, advised by Prof jennifer Mankoff where his research focus is to make software engineering inclusive to developers who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) through accessible programming tools and efficient screen reader interactions. His current research at UW aims to make Graphical User Interface (GUI) development nonvisually accessible. Venkatesh is a google Lime scholar. he spends his time outside of research working to improve STEM education and opportunities for people with disabilities through I-Stem, an organization aimed at improving STEM education and career opportunities for people with disabilities in the capacity of a co-founder.
