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priya akula

@priyaakula

Machine Learning Research Engineer specializing in computer vision, face recognition, and scalable real-time ML systems.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role building production-grade computer vision and face-recognition systems where I can lead end-to-end ML pipelines, improve model robustness, and drive cross-functional delivery in a collaborative, impact-focused environment.

I am a Machine Learning Research Engineer focused on computer vision, with hands-on experience building and deploying high-accuracy face recognition and KYC automation systems.

I have led end-to-end ML pipelines—from data curation and model design (Siamese networks, RetinaFace, MTCNN) to production monitoring and threshold tuning—delivering measurable gains such as attendance accuracy improvements from 92% to 98% and supporting large-scale onboarding and transactions.

I combine a research mindset with production discipline, driving cross-functional delivery, mentoring teams, and translating models into resilient, low-latency solutions that reduce manual verification errors and improve fraud detection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Engineer I

Jukshio Innovation Pvt. Ltd

Nov 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Led design and deployment of Siamese and RetinaFace-based models for face recognition and KYC, improving attendance accuracy from 92% to 98% and KYC accuracy from 95% to 98%, and maintained model integrity via production monitoring and adaptive learning.

Python TensorFlow PyTorch OpenCV Siamese Networks RetinaFace Model Monitoring

Operations Manager

Jukshio Innovation Pvt. Ltd

Apr 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Managed cross-functional delivery of face recognition products, led a team of 4 engineers, and drove deployment of scalable 1:N matching systems processing 1M+ records while improving detection accuracy from 95% to 98%.

Team Leadership Computer Vision Scalability Face Match Anomaly Detection Deployment Performance Optimization

Data Curator Associate

Jukshio Innovation Pvt. Ltd

Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (9 months)

Curated and validated training data for KYC and face recognition pipelines, implemented feedback loops to reduce annotation noise and supported development of 13+ KYC models for spoof, liveness, and quality checks.

Data Annotation Data Quality Labeling Tools KYC Performance Metrics

Business Developer Executive

SCube Mart

Nov 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)

Drove business development activities and client engagement to grow service adoption between Nov 2018 and May 2019.

Business Development Client Engagement Sales Operations CRM Reporting

MIS Executive

Telangana Jagruthi (PMKVY)

Dec 2017 - Oct 2018 (10 months)

Managed MIS reporting and data processes to support program operations from Dec 2017 to Oct 2018.

Data Analysis Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science Engineering

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering completed in May 2017 with coursework and projects focused on software engineering and machine learning applications.