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Kushagar Sood

@kushagarsood

Computer science student contributing compiler optimizations to LLVM and building compilers that reduce quantum circuit costs.

India
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My LLVM contribution generalized an InstCombine optimization to arbitrary constants, with correctness conditions checked using KnownBits analysis and Alive2. The patch was accepted and merged upstream after reviews with LLVM maintainers.

I also built QuantumGas, a Python quantum circuit compiler that reduced gate count by up to 38% and circuit depth by up to 28%. My other projects include a compiler pipeline, a Redis-like in-memory datastore, and an emotion-classification API.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LLVM Compiler Infrastructure logoLI

Open Source Contributor

LLVM Compiler Infrastructure

Apr 2026 - Present (7 months)

Contributed to LLVM by generalizing an InstCombine optimization and formally verifying the transformation using Alive2. Collaborated with maintainers and had the patch accepted and merged upstream.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MT

Manipal Institute of Technology

B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering

2023 -

Grade: 8.84

Pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a minor in Quantum Computing, maintaining a CGPA of 8.84.

University of Michigan logoUM

University of Michigan

Python Basics, Python Basics

Completed the Python Basics certification.

DeepLearning.AI logoDE

DeepLearning.AI

Deep Learning Specialization, Deep Learning

Completed the Deep Learning Specialization.

Meta logoME

Meta

Coding Interview Preparation, Coding Interview Preparation

Completed the Coding Interview Preparation certification.

UC San Diego logoUD

UC San Diego

Data Structures, Data Structures

Completed the Data Structures certification.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona logoUB

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors, Digital Systems

Completed the Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors certification.

University of Pennsylvania logoUP

University of Pennsylvania

Introduction to Java & OOP, Java & OOP

Completed the Introduction to Java & OOP certification.

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