Hello everyone, my name is “Harshavardhan”, a CSE Undergrad student from India interested in AI/ML and found this organization. Happy to start with a small issue and contribute. I am eager to do contribution for this organization.
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My name is Vishal Kumar Gowda, and I am glad to introduce myself to the INCF community. I am currently a student at Ajeenkya DY Patil University (Newton School of Technology), Pune, Maharashtra, India, and I am preparing to participate in Google Summer of Code 2026.
I am highly interested in contributing to the Neuroshapes / INCF FAIR neuroscience standards and tooling ecosystem, and I have also applied to join the working group because I genuinely admire the mission and the impactful work happening here. My main interests lie in FAIR data standards, schema and ontology validation, and improving the overall developer experience within the Neuroshapes ecosystem. I find INCF’s commitment to open, interoperable, and reusable neuroscience data truly inspiring, and I am eager to play a meaningful role in supporting this mission.
Regarding my background, I have experience with JavaScript and Python. I am comfortable with open-source workflows, Git, and GitHub collaboration. I am currently exploring the Neuroshapes repositories, documentation, and validation tools to better understand the architecture and areas where I can contribute effectively.
I would sincerely appreciate mentor guidance on how I can get started—such as recommended issues, documentation, workflows, or priority areas that need attention. I am committed to learning continuously, asking responsible questions, and contributing consistently to the community.
Thank you for welcoming new contributors. I look forward to interacting with you all and contributing to INCF’s ongoing work.
Warm regards,
Vishal Kumar Gowda😇
Hi Everyone
My name is Pratyush Gupta, and I’m currently pursuing AI & ML in Computer Science at Newton School of Technology. I’m deeply passionate about technology, especially how AI-driven systems shape the future.
I joined this forum because I want to engage with a community that values innovation, learning, and meaningful collaboration. I’m particularly interested in open-source development, and I’m actively exploring ways to contribute to impactful projects.
Hi everyone
My name is Vedant Damedhar , a Master of Computer Applications student at Dr. D. Y. Patil Center for Management & Research in Pune, India, with a background in computer applications and software development. I’ve been working with Flutter, JavaScript, and Python, and recently completed a Flutter internship where I focused on building and optimizing mobile app frontends.
I’m really interested in open-source, neuroscience-related tools and plan to apply for GSoC 2026 with INCF, so I’m here to learn more, connect with mentors, and start contributing where I can.
Hey folks,
I’m Siddharth Pilli, currently working as a Data Scientist at smallest.ai in Bangalore. Most of my work revolves around machine learning, deep learning, and speech/video processing.
I’ve worked on a bunch of applied AI projects — from building TTS models and medical coding systems to agentic workflows and computer vision — and I’m really excited to explore the ML + neuroscience intersection more deeply this year. INCF feels like a great place for that, and I’m looking forward to learning from the community here.
Outside of work, I love singing and contributing to open-source whenever I can.
Looking forward to connecting with you all!
— Siddharth
Hi everyone
I’m a second year engineering student majoring in computer science. I’m new to ML, neuroscience and everything related to INCF, but I’m hoping to learn along the way. Thanks for having me!
Regards,
Akash
Hello! My name is Sreejan, a second-year CSE (AI/ML) M.Tech student from IIT Gandhinagar, and I’m interested in contributing to INCF for GSoC 2026. I came across INCF through YouTube videos, which really inspired me to explore the organization further.
Could you please guide me on how to get started—any contributor documentation, onboarding material, or recommended resources/issues to help me understand INCF’s ecosystem better? It would really help me begin contributing in the right direction.
Hello everyone
I am Madhav currently a B.Tech. 2nd year student from IIT Roorkee, India.
I have interest and some experience in JS and web technologies along with basic python.
I am new to Open Source and want to contribute in it. I would really appreciate if you can assign me some work related to my above mentioned experiences.
Regards
Hello everyone,
I am Jiya Gupta, a pre-final year student at IIT Kharagpur with a micro-specialization in AI and its application. My research interests lie in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, and I enjoy applying these techniques to solve practical, real-world problems.
I’m excited to contribute to INCF, learning from experienced mentors, and growing as an open-source contributor.
I would appreciate some guidance on how to begin contributing. Are there ongoing projects or open issues that require attention? I am eager to learn more about your current work and identify areas where I could meaningfully support your efforts.
Looking forward to collaborating with you all!
Hi everyone! 
I’m Anmol Janamatti, currently pursuing my B.Tech in Computer Science from JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. I’m interested in using AI and web technologies to make neuroscience data easier to analyze, visualize, and share. I have experience working with Python, JavaScript, and C++, and I enjoy building real-world systems.
I’m new to neuroinformatics, but I’m especially curious about how standards like BIDS and FAIR principles help organize and share brain data across labs. I would love recommendations on:
- good beginner-friendly tools or datasets to explore, and
- open-source repos where I can start contributing with my current skills.
Looking forward to learning from this amazing community and contributing wherever I can. 
Thank you!
Hi,
I am Aryan , a CS undergrad with strong C++ and JS skills. I don’t know neuroscience, but I can help build tools you need.
Hello everyone!
I am Sahanna Jayanthan (GitHub profile), a senior high school student from the United States with a strong interest in computer science and engineering. My interests are inclined toward building impactful, real-world projects in areas like app development, artificial intelligence, and open source technology. I have been working with Python, Java, and C++.
Originally, I intended to explore this community simply as a GSoC aspirant, but after learning more about your work and mission, my perspective has shifted. I would love the opportunity to get involved, learn more about your projects, and begin contributing in any way I can.
I look forward to learning and contributing to this amazing community.