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I'm a passionate software engineer and data scientist, specializing in Machine Learning, NLP, and AI. With a strong technical foundation and a results-driven mindset, I thrive on building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems.
| 🎓 Education | 🛠️ Core Focus | 🏆 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Computer Science — NC State (May 2025, GPA 3.43) B.Tech. Computer Engineering — Pune University (May 2023, GPA 3.85) |
Machine Learning · NLP · Generative AI · MLOps · FastAPI · Docker · AWS · PostgreSQL / MongoDB | 🥇 1st Place Hack_NCState 2025 🏆 Hackiest Hack WarwickHACK 2021 🥇 1st Place HackHC 2021 📦 Author on PyPI, presenter at IEEE OCEANS |
- 🌟 Graduate student in CS @ NC State
- 🔧 Passionate about ML, NLP, Predictive Analytics
- 🛠️ Build scalable, impact-first data solutions
- 📈 Hands-on with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, BERT
- 🌐 Experience with LLMs (GPT-4/Llama/Claude/BERT)
- 📊 Proficient in data visualization & analytics (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
- 🎯 Proven track record in anomaly detection & computer vision systems
Academic background & coursework
| Degree | University | GPA | Selected Coursework |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S., Computer Science (May 2025) | NC State University | 3.43 / 4.0 | OS Principles · Parallel Arch · Algorithms · Software Eng · NLP · AutoML & Data Analysis · Data Science Foundations · Neural Networks · Computational Social Choice · IoT |
| B.Tech., Computer Engineering (May 2023) | Pune University | 3.85 / 4.0 | DSA · DBMS · Networking · OOP (C++/Java/Python) · AI · ML · Deep Learning · Cloud · Mechatronics & Robotics · Applied Electronics · System Software · PM |
| Dates | Role & Org | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 – Jan 2023 | Project Intern (Software Eng & Data Analyst) — IBM Software Labs | • Developed ML-driven anomaly detection models to reclassify 30,000+ server alerts, enhancing monitoring efficiency. • Built a Python-powered automation pipeline integrating PagerDuty and Zabbix for real-time alert processing. • Reduced false alerts by 80%, improving response prioritization and incident resolution. |
| Nov 2019 – Jul 2022 | AUV Team Lead & Software Engineer — Trident Labs (VIT) | • Designed AI-driven computer vision models for underwater navigation and object detection. • Implemented deep learning-based real-time image processing on Raspberry Pi, achieving 75% accuracy. • Led a team in developing a Python-based simulation environment using UWSim to optimize AI model training. |
| Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 | Software Dev Intern — Conexstra Technologies | • Developed an AI-driven vehicle safety monitoring system using reinforcement learning and the CARLA Simulator. • Achieved 95% accuracy in real-world vehicle behavior predictions, improving safety analytics for B2B clients. • Applied predictive analytics and ML models to optimize media content recommendations. |
| Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 | R&D Intern — Forbes Marshall | • Developed an innovative user interface to elevate user interaction and streamline data interpretation from industrial sensors. • Implemented machine learning to enhance predictive analytics, contributing to significant operational improvements. • Facilitated data-driven decision-making by integrating advanced analytical tools into user interface designs. |
| Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 | Content Manager — Hoick | • Developed and curated engaging content for Hoick's YouTube channel and social media platforms (Instagram), focusing on entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. • Contributed to Hoick's social media strategy by creating content that increased engagement and brand awareness. • Planned and executed content calendars to maintain a consistent and active social media presence. • Leveraged knowledge of entrepreneurship and the startup world to create informative and appealing content for Hoick's target audience. |
Mini-MLOps Sentiment API 🚀
A production-grade microservice that turns raw text into sentiment labels in <150 ms.Built a FastAPI endpoint around a pretrained DistilBERT model, containerized it with Docker, and set up GitHub Actions 8000 CI/CD to push images to GHCR. A single click on Render deploys the latest tag, binding automatically to the platform-assigned port. The service exposes auto-generated Swagger docs, and a cURLable /predict route returning {label, score} JSON.
Designed for zero-downtime updates: every commit triggers an image build and redeploy, so new model versions or code fixes go live in minutes without manual intervention. The lean stack (FastAPI + Transformers + Uvicorn / Gunicorn) keeps memory usage under 300 MB, making the API cheap to host even on free tiers. Auth-ready middleware stubs and Evidently drift-report hooks are included for future expansion.
Key Achievements:
- Containerized a DistilBERT NLP microservice with FastAPI
- Automated GitHub Actions workflows and Render deployments
- Serving 5K+ requests at ~150 ms latency
- Seamless model versioning and drift-ready monitoring for data-centric AI applications
My CookBook 🍳
My Cookbook is a revolutionary AI-powered meal planning assistant that simplifies your cooking routine and transforms your kitchen experience. Whether you're a busy individual or a culinary enthusiast, My Cookbook combines intelligent recipe matching, personalized meal planning, nutrition tracking, and interactive cooking features to keep you organized and inspired.Highlights:
- AI-Powered Recipe Recommendations: Get daily meal ideas tailored to your dietary preferences and cooking habits
- Personalized Meal Planning: Create weekly meal plans with a simple drag-and-drop calendar
- Hands-Free Interactive Cooking Mode: Use voice guidance and built-in timers to follow step-by-step recipes without touching your device
- Recipe Customization & Scaling: Adjust servings with an intuitive slider; ingredient quantities and nutritional facts recalculate automatically
With CookBook, you'll never run out of cooking inspiration again!
Associated with North Carolina State University (Apr 2025)
GridWise.AI ⚡
Developed an innovative P2P energy trading system using blockchain and AI technologies. Implemented smart contracts on Ethereum for secure transactions and LSTM neural networks for demand forecasting, achieving efficient load balancing and real-time pricing optimization. Designed an interactive dashboard for energy monitoring, demonstrating the potential for decentralized, sustainable power distribution.J-Tracker 📂
**Your Job Tracking Assistant**The internship application and job application process is no picnic. Job application management is time-consuming. With the referrals and deadlines, the whole process can get daunting. Our app enables you to track and organize your job application process, and manage it, without the inconvenience of clunky Excel spreadsheets.
Our software maintains a record of the work you have wish-listed. It records those companies that you have applied for and records any rejections. Instead of making the user visit each company's website for prospects, our software enables the applicant to look for them directly using simple keywords. Any possible offer of work may then be wish-listed by the applicant.
Associated with North Carolina State University (Feb 2025)
Smart Food Guardian 🥦
**An Innovative IoT System to Reduce Household Food Waste**- AI-Powered Monitoring: Uses a camera and Raspberry Pi to accurately track fridge contents and assess food freshness in real time
- Expiration Tracking: Automatically monitors expiration dates to ensure timely consumption of perishable items
- Cloud Integration: Securely stores all data in the cloud, enabling seamless access and management
- Smart Notifications: Alerts users when food is nearing spoilage, discourages the use of expired items, and suggests sustainable practices like composting
- User Empowerment: Promotes conscious food management, helping individuals and communities minimize waste, save money, and support a healthier environment
Associated with North Carolina State University (Feb 2025)
Conversation Derailment Detector 🛡️
Designed a BERT and Faster R-CNN-powered derailment detection model for online conversations. Achieved state-of-the-art accuracy in automated content moderation using self-attention fusion techniques. The multimodal framework integrates text and visual cues to identify toxic shifts in conversation patterns.Other Builds 🔧
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| The Remembrall | Developed an innovative wearable device concept for individuals with dementia, integrating facial recognition, live tracking, and thought logging features. Implemented a Python-based GUI to simulate advanced smart glasses functionality, utilizing OpenCV for facial recognition and GPT-4 API for text summarization. The project demonstrates proficiency in AI integration, modular programming, and user-centered design for healthcare applications. |
| IoT Smart Surveillance | Built an AI-driven IoT solution for real-time parking monitoring, achieving 92% accuracy. Developed a number plate recognition model integrating Python, MongoDB, and Docker for smart surveillance. |
| Nexus | Designed a software to help recognize the authenticity of software present on Windows and Mac devices on a computer network. Collected device information vital in understanding authenticity of applications using shell scripting. |
| Depth Perception ML/CV | Designed a software to help detect relative depth using computer vision and machine learning algorithms. Used object tracking, detection and recognition algorithms to help perceive a sense of depth in images and videos. |
| WorkSpace | Designed to have one's desktop at their fingertips, Workspace integrates the best parts of one's desktop for universal use at the run of a single file. |
| Police One | The software implemented and integrated technologies to automate functionalities related to Police Officers. Functions related to Criminal Registration, Traffic Management were integrated successfully. |
| Medster | The software was designed to bridge the gap between medical professionals. MedSter integrated technologies to ensure continuous flow of data throughout the system. Managing appointments, prescriptions, and patient data MedSter aims to be integrated into the medical system. |
| DataHyde | The library was designed to incorporate image processing techniques and custom data transforming algorithms that helped encrypt-decrypt the data. The library was hosted on an open-source platform for public use. |
| Motor Speed Control NN | Designed, configured and implemented a deep learning model using Tiny YOLOv3 + Darknet frame to process images and extract speed from speed-limit signs in real-time to control motor speed using appropriate circuits & hardware. |
| Year | Recognition | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 🥇 1st Place, Hack_NCState | Hack_NCState is NC State's Annual Hackathon, available for all college and high school students! Meet other college students and form teams of up to 4 different people to create a project that fits into one of our track descriptions for a chance to win one of our listed prizes. |
| 2025 | 🌟 Best use of Midnight, Hack_NCState | Special category award at NC State's Annual Hackathon. |
| 2024 | 🌟 NC State Campus Enterprises Spotlight Award | Recognized as the Student Employee Spotlight honoree for August 2024 for outstanding contributions as an Event Manager with NC State Student Centers. Demonstrated exceptional commitment to service excellence by consistently delivering top-notch support to clients and ensuring seamless event execution. Proven ability to step up in high-pressure situations and proactively fill in gaps across both the events and operations teams. Frequently volunteered to assist beyond regular shifts, exemplifying dedication and reliability. Commended for leadership, adaptability, and willingness to go the extra mile, earning the trust and respect of both colleagues and supervisors. |
| 2021 | 🥇 1st Place, HackHC | HackHC is a thirty-six-hour round-the-clock Hackathon that was planned and organized by HCRHS Competitive Programming Club. The hackathon highly encouraged participants to create a submission that pertained to a sub-topic of Artificial Intelligence. |
| 2021 | 🏆 Hackiest Hack, WarwickHACK | WarwickHACK 2021 was a 24 hour round-the-clock Hackathon that provided students with a great opportunity to create something new. It was WarwickTECH's official hackathon run in partnership with Hackathons UK. WarwickTECH is a student-led angel fund backing founders from Warwick University. |
- "DataHyde — A Python library for reversible data hiding." Python Package Index (PyPI), Feb 2025
- "Ekagra: An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle." IEEE OCEANS 2022 – Chennai
P. Hasabnis, [and 17 others including A. Kulkarni] "Ekagra, an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle: Cost-Effective System Design and Implementation," OCEANS 2022 – Chennai. May 2022 - "Motor Speed Control using Neural Networks." National Level E-Conference on Science & Technology, S. B. Patil College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India.
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PackPros | North Carolina State University | Jun 2024 |
| Getting Started with Deep Learning | NVIDIA | Jan 2024 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics | VIT Pune | Dec 2021 |
| REST API (Intermediate/Basic) | HackerRank | Apr 2021 |
| Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-On Python & R In Data Science | Udemy | Aug 2020 |
| Python GUI Programming Recipes using PyQt5 | Udemy | Jul 2020 |
| Basic AutoCAD for engineering students | Udemy | Mar 2020 |
| Role | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Teaching Effectiveness Committee, Graduate Student Association, NC State University | Nov 2024 - Present |
| Treasurer | MAITRI - Indian Graduate Student Association, NC State University | Oct 2023 - Present |
| Graduate Student Representative | University Library Committee (Appointed by the Chancellor) | Aug 2024 - Present |
| Event Manager | NC State Student Centers | Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 |
| Chair | Entrepreneurship Cell, VIT Pune | Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 |
| Vice-Chair | Student Council, VIT Pune | Jul 2022 - May 2023 |
| Curation Head | Computer Society of India | Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 |
| Student Mentor | Social Welfare & Development, VIT Pune | Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 |
| Learning Facilitator | IntelligencePlus Eduvision | Jan 2020 |
- NC State Campus Enterprises, Student Profile
- NC State Campus Enterprises, Spotlight Award
- Department of Computer Engineering, VIT Pune
- Compendium, Department of Computer Engineering, VIT Pune
- Nanotechnology in Electronics
- Smart Materials
- SQL Injection Attacks - A Comprehensive Overview
- Savitch's Theorem
| aniruddha.k1911@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (602) 413-0612 |
| Résumé | Download PDF |
| linkedin.com/in/aniruddhark | |
| GitHub | github.com/akulka404 |
Last updated · May 2025