Nivitus Fernandez
@nivitusfernandez
Research Scientist and AI Engineer with expertise in computer vision.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a passionate Research Scientist and AI Engineer with over three years of experience in industrial computer vision. My expertise lies in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and OpenCV, where I have successfully implemented state-of-the-art architectures for various applications. I am committed to driving innovation and improving operational efficiency through impactful AI solutions.
At Drongo AI, I have made significant contributions by developing advanced systems for medical imaging, including a bone suppression system that enhances radiological diagnosis. My work has consistently focused on optimizing AI workflows, achieving remarkable improvements in image quality and processing times. I thrive on challenges and enjoy leading end-to-end AI projects that deliver substantial business value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Research Scientist
Drongo AI
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Researched and implemented denoising and deblurring for medical X-rays using traditional CV and deep learning, improving image quality by 30% with excellent PSNR metrics. Developed an X-ray bone suppression system in PyTorch using U-Net–based architecture and state-of-the-art methods, achieving an 80% reduction in bone visibility to enhance soft tissue clarity and support accurate radiological dia
AI Engineer
Avathon
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Architected use cases and custom computer vision models (Crowd Analysis, Intrusion, PPE Compliance, Accident Detection), optimizing the Nvidia DeepStream SDK pipeline and deploying across 1,000+ global cameras for retail safety and warehouse automation. Achieved a 90% improvement in accuracy by optimizing YOLO, ResNet, Efficientnet architectures for detection, classification and OCR models.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loyola College
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2018 - 2021
Grade: 7.1 / 10.0
Completed a Master of Computer Applications, focusing on advanced topics in computer science and applications. Achieved a GPA of 7.1 out of 10.0.
Don Bosco College
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2015 - 2018
Grade: 7.0 / 10.0
Undertook a Bachelor of Computer Applications, gaining foundational knowledge in computer applications. Maintained a GPA of 7.0 out of 10.0.
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