sandesh athawale
@sandeshathawale
AI Engineer specialising in machine learning and computer vision.
What I'm looking for
I am an AI Engineer with a strong foundation in machine learning and computer vision, honed through my education at the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras. I am a passionate AI/ML Engineer with a strong foundation in developing impactful AI solutions across multiple domains including computer vision, NLP, recommendation systems, and generative models. With hands-on experience in building and deploying end-to-end machine learning pipelines, I have worked on real-time video analytics, custom object detection with YOLO, floor plan generation using GANs, and chatbot systems powered by large language models (LLMs) with RAG and QLoRA fine-tuning.
Professionally, I have served as a Lead AI Engineer, spearheading the development of scalable AI applications in agriculture, construction, and robotics. I also mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical coaching. My technical stack includes Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, FastAPI/Flask, and deployment tools such as AWS, Azure, and Docker.
Outside of work, I continuously explore cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to impactful side projects. I am also interested in freelancing opportunities to further sharpen my skills and contribute to global challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Engineer
M Square Labo Inc.
Mar 2025 - Present (4 months)
Utilized PTZ camera zoom & pan capabilities to achieve high-precision pest detection from a distance. Integrated OpenCV and Flask to visualize pest locations on a web application.
Lead AI Engineer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed AI models in Python for 3D point cloud semantic segmentation, enabling automatic identification of structural elements like walls, ceilings, and floors. Deployed the solution using AWS (EC2, S3) with a Flask backend for efficient processing and seamless integration.
AI Engineer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed a chatbot leveraging OpenAI GPT-based models to retrieve and summarize information from extensive company documents, integrated with AWS (CloudFront, Amplify, API Gateway, Lambda) and Azure OpenAI Services. Optimized data management using DynamoDB and implemented streamlined information retrieval for complex documentation, reducing search time and enhancing comprehension.
AI Engineer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed an object detection system using YOLO to automatically identify structural elements in floor plan diagrams. Optimized inference speed by deploying the model with TensorRT and integrating it into a web-based visualization.
AI Engineer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Designed a modular architecture to connect the RAG system to LLMs for seamless generation of outputs. Fine-tuned LLMs using QLoRA, optimizing memory and efficiency, while improving task-specific performance.
AI Developer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed custom GAN architectures using PyTorch, OpenCV, and Flask, enabling automated generation of floor plans based on area layouts and room connectivity diagrams. Deployed the solution on AWS (EC2, S3) and Azure.
Lead AI Engineer
Nohara Holdings
Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed a secure tree-diagram system to manage and optimize room access within a company building, utilizing AWS (EC2, S3), Flask, PyTorch, and Graphviz for backend implementation. Designed an interactive web interface with CSS, HTML, and JavaScript, offering intuitive visualization and seamless navigation of secure and restricted areas.
AI Developer
HCL Technologies
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Independently implemented machine learning algorithms focusing on efficiency and accuracy. Solved L1/L2 problems for 5G systems using advanced AI/ML techniques.
Data Scientist
FavTutor
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)
Provided one-on-one tutoring on topics like Python, C, C++, Machine Learning, Data Science, and AI, ensuring students gained a comprehensive understanding of concepts. Addressed diverse and challenging problems daily, delivering optimized solutions and clear explanations.
Data Analytics and AI
Nakunj Inc
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)
Analyzed customer behavior using interaction time and visit frequency, implementing a Decision Tree algorithm on a dataset of 1000 unique customers, achieving an initial accuracy of 60%. Enhanced accuracy to 80% by applying feature engineering and switching to the CatBoost algorithm, leveraging its superior handling of categorical data and overfitting prevention.
AI Developer
MyriadCara
May 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)
Developed a recommendation engine tailored for vintage clothing by web scraping a dataset of 500 images, categorizing them by events and weather conditions. Trained a VGG-19 model using Transfer Learning, achieving a processing time of 1.2 seconds and an accuracy of 93%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIT Madras, India
Bachelor of Technology, Mathematics
2017 - 2021
Grade: 7.32
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nanded
Class X (CBSE), General Studies
Grade: 9.4/10
Completed Class X under the CBSE curriculum, achieving a commendable grade. This early education provided a solid academic base and fostered a strong work ethic.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lucknow
Class XII (CBSE), General Studies
Grade: 86.6%
Achieved a strong academic performance in Class XII under the CBSE curriculum, demonstrating proficiency across various subjects. This foundational education prepared me for higher studies and specialized technical fields.
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