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Rakesh Das

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Mathematics Professor and Data Scientist passionate about AI advancements.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in AI and mathematics, emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning.

I am Dr. Rakesh L. Das, a Mathematics Professor and Data Scientist dedicated to bridging the gap between rigorous mathematical understanding and intelligent, data-driven technologies. My journey has been fueled by a passion for advancing AI systems through mathematical logic, prompt engineering, and algorithmic modeling. I believe that enhancing the reasoning, accuracy, and interpretability of AI can create meaningful impacts in education, research, and real-world applications.

With extensive experience in mathematical problem-solving, visual data annotation, and AI workflow annotation, I have contributed significantly to projects such as the PhotoMath App for Google LLC. My role involved engineering and optimizing prompts for evaluating mathematical reasoning outputs generated by large language models, ensuring pedagogical soundness and computational accuracy. I have also taught various mathematics and statistics courses at multiple universities, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for diverse student bodies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Associate – Maths Expert

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Tech Mahindra

Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)

Engineered and optimized prompts for evaluating and refining mathematical reasoning outputs generated by LLMs, ensuring pedagogical soundness and computational accuracy. Utilized Python and Wolfram Language to script and validate datasets, automate solution verification, and simulate edge-case scenarios for QA testing and annotation calibration.

Python Wolfram Language Data Annotation QA Testing LaTeX Inference Benchmarking

Assistant Professor

University of the People

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Taught diverse undergraduate courses in an online environment, focusing on foundational mathematical concepts and statistical methods. Collaborated with instructors to develop and refine unit learning objectives, ensuring alignment with course outcomes.

Online Learning Curriculum Development

Volunteer Instructor

University of the People

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Assisted in online teaching of undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses, supporting diverse student backgrounds to achieve learning outcomes. Facilitated course discussions and provided timely feedback on assignments, contributing to the development of course content and learning objectives.

Online Learning Mathematics Statistics Online Course Development Facilitation

Consultant and Full-time Faculty

Aura Academic Solutions

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Developed and delivered comprehensive lessons, workshops, and personalized coaching for standardized tests (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, SAT), focusing on content mastery, test-taking strategies, and student needs. Managed administrative tasks including scheduling, registrations, and progress tracking.

IELTS GRE GMAT Content Mastery Client Communication

Full-Time Institute Research Scholar

National Institute of Technology, Surat

Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Conducted Computational Lab, tutorials, and lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students of B.Tech & Int. M.Sc. Taught subjects including Numerical Analysis, Optimization Technique, Operations Research, Discrete Mathematics, Fundamentals of Computer Programming (C++), Elements of Statistics, and Engineering Mathematics I, II & III.

Optimization Operational Research C++Statistics Tutorials

Part-Time Faculty

Edwise Overseas Education Consultancy

Sep 2013 - Present (11 years 9 months)

Instructed courses in standardized test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, SAT) and English coaching, developing tailored course materials to enhance learning outcomes. Provided individualized coaching, conducted assessments, and evaluated student progress to optimize performance.

IELTS GRE GMAT Assessments Professional Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Simplilearn Institute

Master's Certificate Program, Data Scientist

Activities and societies: Content Python, R, ML, DL, NLP, Spark, Hadoop, SQL, Tableau, Power BI.

Currently pursuing a Master's Certificate in Data Science, focusing on Python, R, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Spark, Hadoop, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. This program is in collaboration with IBM.