Nikhil Tarala
@nikhiltarala
Results-driven Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in NLP and deep learning.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
Results-driven Machine Learning Engineer with 4.5 years of experience, specializing in developing end-to-end machine learning solutions. Skilled in NLP, deep learning, and data engineering, with a proven track record of transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to drive business value.
At Amazon, I worked on the RBS team, improving the pre-purchase customer journey. I utilized AWS Bedrock's Claude 3.5 model to develop an LLM-Based Refinement Model, achieving 94% accuracy and a 45% increase in actionability, resulting in a $120M increase in glance views. I also built a Multilingual BERT Model for global attribute enrichment and designed an NLP-based sequence matcher to detect hidden keyword abuse, reducing processing time from 1 minute to 1 second per ASIN.
I hold a PGDM in Big Data Analytics from Goa Institute of Management and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Vignan Institute of Technology and Science. I am certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Intermediate SQL Assessment from HackerRank.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Machine Learning Engineer
Amazon
Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon's RBS team, I developed and deployed various machine learning models using AWS services. I implemented an LLM-based refinement model that significantly improved product visibility and automated attribute extraction for millions of ASINs, enhancing metadata quality. My work also included designing NLP tools for keyword detection and building dashboards for p
ML Data Associate
Amazon
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)
In my role as an ML Data Associate for Amazon Go, I supported backend operations by handling low confidence AI queries. I proposed a new SOP that improved accuracy and built automated Power BI dashboards for actionable insights, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Steel Detailer
Ovation Services
May 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 6 months)
As a Steel Detailer at Ovation Services, I utilized SDS-2 software to create detailed drawings for steel production. I applied machine learning algorithms to identify defects in components, contributing to over 25 large-scale projects, ensuring quality and precision in steel detailing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GMGoa Institute of Management
PGDM, Big Data Analytics
2021 - 2023
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Big Data Analytics, gaining insights into data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics techniques.
VSVignan Institute of Technology and Science
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, acquiring foundational engineering principles and practical skills in design and analysis.
Narayana Junior College
Intermediate, Science
2011 - 2013
Completed Intermediate education with a focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, laying the groundwork for future engineering studies.
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