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Debirupa Hore

Debirupa Hore

Pune

Summary

Technology Manager and AI & Automation Leader with extensive experience in Digital Twin, robotics automation, and AI-driven intralogistics solutions at KION Group. Leads cross-functional engineering teams delivering automation, simulation, and robotics programs aligned with global technology roadmaps. Certified Scrum Master with strong expertise in Agile program execution, stakeholder management, and scalable AI/automation platforms. Focused on driving digital transformation, innovation, and automation strategy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technology Manager

KTCI, Kion Group AG
Pune
08.2024 - Current
  • Led execution of AI-driven automation projects from planning to deployment using Agile/Scrum methodologies, managing project tracking and releases in Azure DevOps and Jira, while implementing CI/CD pipelines for reliable, scalable deployments.
  • Integrated AI perception outputs with robotics logic and warehouse workflows to enhance simulation accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Architected and led development of high-fidelity digital twins for intralogistics warehouses with NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac Sim.
  • Converted large-scale LiDAR point clouds into simulation-ready USD environments for robotics testing and automation validation.
  • Developed 3D perception point cloud segmentation and computer vision models for warehouse and robotics applications.
  • Collaborated with German counterpart to advance AI robotics and automation initiatives aligned with global automation roadmap, fostering cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing.

Specialist | AIML Lead

Tata Elxsi Ltd
Pune
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • AI Architect & Team Leadership: Spearheaded a team of 8+ professionals as AI-ML Lead and AI Architect, driving the successful development of cutting-edge image processing and object detection systems using deep learning algorithms.
  • Implemented object detection (YOLO), segmentation, and pose detection models, enhancing system capabilities and accuracy.
  • Project Design & Algorithm Selection: Decided on optimal algorithms and designed robust pipelines for the NPD project, ensuring a successful delivery with accuracy >90% and precision within ±5mm for robotic arm perception.
  • Research & Concept Innovation: Conducted exhaustive research and collaborated with clients to refine project requirements, overcoming uncertainties to innovate and optimize concepts during development.
  • Agile Project Management: Led daily scrum meetings, monitoring progress and task tracking using Jira, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and maintaining streamlined efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Algorithm Development & Performance Optimization: Conceptualized, designed, and led the development of AI models and algorithms, achieving a 50% increase in algorithm performance metrics from ideation to deployment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Provided expert insights and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of AI solutions with business objectives.
  • Risk Management & FMEA: Conducted comprehensive risk analysis, identifying failure modes and implementing effective mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential issues.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation for full development lifecycle, detailing algorithm selection, training parameters, optimization strategies, and lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing.
  • Data Preparation & Augmentation: Streamlined data augmentation, annotation, and pre-processing workflows, curating comprehensive datasets to reduce preparation time by 25% and accelerating model training.
  • Image Annotation & Tool Integration: Utilized advanced tools like LabelImg, CVAT, Roboflow, and Image Augmentation to enhance data pre-processing, reducing annotation time by 30%.
  • Performance Evaluation & Benchmarking: Led evaluations of deep learning algorithms, optimizing for key performance metrics such as accuracy, speed, and FPS >30, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall system performance.
  • Continuous Learning & Adaptation: Kept pace with the latest advancements in deep learning, AI, and data science, applying new methodologies to drive continuous project success.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked cross-disciplinary teams such as Hardware, mechanical HMI Robotics teams to finalize design and improvement strategies, enhancing business performance and project outcomes.

Associate Professor (Robotics & AI) | Research Advisor | AI Consultant

Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Pune
08.2017 - 09.2022
  • Orchestrated 100+ high-quality technical training sessions on Digital Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning, ensuring comprehensive understanding and active participation among attendees.
  • Pioneered a ground-breaking AI-based supervised learning approach for Employment Prediction of engineering graduate students in the Pune region using Machine Learning, showcasing the transformative potential of predictive analytics.
  • Consulted on AI research, mentoring PhD scholars in executing innovative AI-driven projects through strategic guidance and actionable insights.
  • Directed departmental operations as Program Lead, developed research proposals, and fostered a collaborative, innovative work culture.
  • Facilitated 900+ hours of dynamic training in advanced technologies, empowering next generation participants with practical skills essential for industry success.
  • Completed 100+ hours of advanced technology training in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Tableau, Power BI, and Robotics at Honeywell & ICT Academy.
  • Led assessment activities to ensure alignment with academic standards and ISO 9001 objectives.

Researcher | Research Engineer

Gauhati University
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Led parameter tuning initiatives to improve controller adaptability in dynamic environments, reducing system downtime by 30%.
  • Analyzed system requirements and specifications to develop an AI control framework, achieving a 15% reduction in system response time.
  • Designed, developed and executed of a sophisticated AI-based controller tailored for Double-fed Induction Motor, integrating Supervised Learning and PID controller methodologies.
  • Applied a spectrum of AI algorithms and architectures, meticulously adjusting parameters to achieve optimal system performance and responsiveness.
  • Conducted simulations and mathematical modelling of Vector Control for wind-driven three-phase double-fed induction motor using MATLAB/Simulink in stator flux oriented and grid voltage-oriented reference frames.
  • Simulated digital twin of physical models such as Wind turbines, 5th order DFIG, and PWM inverters using mathematical modelling.
  • Designed and tuned PI controllers and AI-based controllers, optimizing parameters to enhance system performance and adaptability to dynamic environments.

Education

MBA - various Strategy & Leadership techniques, new ventures creation and strategy management with knowledge of global and international business

OP Jindal Global University
India
03-2025

Ph.D. - development of advanced AI based supervised neural network-based controller to control complex Industrial drive systems

Gauhati University (NIRF Ranked)
India
11-2018

Master of Technology (M.Tech) - development of AI driven intelligent controller and various advance AI techniques

National Institute of Technology (NIT Silchar)
India
05-2010

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical Engineering

Assam Engineering College
India
08-2006

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Computer Vision & 3D Perception
  • Robotics & Automation Systems
  • Digital Twin (Omniverse / Isaac Sim)
  • MLOps & CI/CD (Docker, Pipelines)
  • Cloud & GPU Computing (GCP / Vertex AI)
  • Agile / Scrum (Azure DevOps, Jira)
  • Stakeholder Management & Product Development
  • Leadership & Team Management

Certification

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM - Scrum Alliance)
• AI Product Management Specialization, Duke University - Coursera
• Real-World Engineering Management Specialization, AWIT (AWS) - Coursera
• MLOPS | Machine Learning Operations (ongoing), Duke University - Coursera
• IBM Generative AI Engineering with LLMs Specialization, IBM - Coursera
• Advanced AI: Transformers for Computer Vision, LinkedIn (NASBA)
• Deep Learning Onramp Certification, MathWorks
• Introduction to SAFe: Navigating Scaled Agile Framework, Board Infinity - Coursera
• Compliance and Regulation for Generative AI, LinkedIn Learning
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics Certification, Dell EMC & ICT Academy
• Learning Docker, LinkedIn Learning
• ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers, Deeplearning.AI, https://learn.deeplearning.ai/courses/chatgpt-prompt-eng/lesson/1/introduction
• LangChain for LLM Application Development, Deeplearning.AI
• AI with MATLAB Certification, Pantech Solutions
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Certifications, NVIDIA
• AI in Jetson Nano Certification, NVIDIA
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification, Microsoft
• Agile Software Development, LinkedIn Learning
• Generative AI: Introduction to Large Language Models, LinkedIn
• YOLOv8: Object Detection, Tracking & Web App in Python, Udemy
• AI Master Class Black Belt, Analytics Vidhya
• Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), Udemy
• Edge AI Application, LinkedIn.

Awards

Patent: Co-Inventor of WIPO (PCT) Patent: Nursing Assistance System (WO2024236606A1), An AI-driven robotic solution for automated nursing and healthcare assistance.

Publications

  • Neural network–based improved active and reactive power control of wind-driven double fed induction generator under varying operating conditions., Wind Engineering, 2018, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0309524X18780402
  • Fuzzy logic based improved active and reactive power control operation of DFIG for wind power generation., Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE & ECCE), 2011 IEEE 8th International Conference on, 2011, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/5944631
  • Improved Control of Dynamic Responses of Wind Driven DFIG under Fault Condition., Computing Communication Control and Automation (ICCUBEA), 2015 International Conference on, 2015, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7155899
  • IPL Player Selection using Fuzzy Logic, 2022 IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference, IEACon 2022, 2022, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9951755
  • Development of AI Controllers for Smooth Operation of WDFIG under symmetrical & unsymmetrical Faults, i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 2020, https://imanagerpublications.com/article/16962/
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in the field of electrical Engineering: An Overview, International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology, 2018, https://iraj.in/journal/journal_file/journal_pdf/6-489-154892543510-14.pdf
  • A Comparative analysis of various Machines learning algorithm based predictive models for employability prediction of Indian Engineering Students, Design Engineering, 2021, https://www.researchgate.net/search/publication?q=debirupa%2Bhore

Projects

  • ARIBIC- Live digital twin of warehouse, 08/01/24, Present- Project Lead (India) at Kion Group AG. Leading design & 3D modelling of warehouses, AI-driven point cloud segmentation, and asset spawning in NVIDIA Omniverse/Isaac Sim. Developed pipelines to transform raw 3D point cloud data into high-fidelity Omniverse USD assets enabling scalable, real-time digital twins and advancing autonomous perception systems and high-fidelity simulation for fleet management. Driving research on autonomous Point cloud-to-USD methods optimizing workflows for faster asset creation and seamless integration with robotic and AI-based warehouse automation.
  • 3D point cloud Panoptic segmentation, 08/01/24, 04/30/25, -AI Engineer developing high-resolution digital twin system for warehouses using advanced 3D Point Cloud Panoptic Segmentation integrating Semantic and Instance Segmentation for precise robotic perception. Processed sensor data from lidar and RGB-D cameras in the cloud to generate live 3D maps enabling real-time tracking of goods, optimized vehicle routing, and enhanced warehouse efficiency. Designed algorithms classifying each point into semantic and instance categories facilitating accurate perception and decision-making for robotic systems.
  • RoCAP, - 01/06/2025- Present- AI based Case detection for Robotic arm for case pick up.
  • DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF AIDE-N SYSTEM, 10/01/22, 08/31/24, -Project Architect & AI Lead at Tata Elxsi Ltd. Developed AI-powered robotic bed from concept to deployment transforming healthcare through automated object detection, pose estimation, and posture detection using state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning. Innovated cleaning mechanism using robotic arm leveraging 3D point cloud generation from RGB-D cameras. Deployed AI models on edge AI platforms (Jetson Nano & Jetson Orin) ensuring seamless on-device inference and optimized real-time performance. Led algorithmic strategy selecting architectures and techniques to meet product requirements and optimized AI algorithms for significant FPS boost.
  • Food recommendation system for CKD patients, 05/01/24, 08/31/25, -Classification of Critical Kidney Disease (CKD) and Non-CKD patients, identifying stage and recommending nutrients and meal plans as per CKD stage.
  • ML based Predictive models for employability prediction, 08/01/21, 12/31/21, Explored machine learning based research in Edu-Tech domain through AI and Data Mining methodologies driving educational enhancement and innovation.
  • Early detection of life-threatening diseases, 03/01/21, 07/31/25, Implemented pioneering methodologies for early detection of diseases like Cancer using Machine Learning achieving 95% accuracy, revolutionizing healthcare technology to improve patient outcomes.

Personal Information

Title: AI Architect | Digital Twin & Simulation Specialist | Technology Leader (R&D)

Additional Information - Conferences

  • 2nd International Conference on Enhancement and Innovations in Exploring Engineering (ICEIEE-2019), 07/12/19, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3rd Annual International Conference on Innoventive Engineering Intelligent System Integration 2021 (ICISI-2021), 2021

Timeline

Technology Manager

KTCI, Kion Group AG
08.2024 - Current

Specialist | AIML Lead

Tata Elxsi Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2024

Associate Professor (Robotics & AI) | Research Advisor | AI Consultant

Ajeenkya DY Patil University
08.2017 - 09.2022

Researcher | Research Engineer

Gauhati University
04.2014 - 11.2018

MBA - various Strategy & Leadership techniques, new ventures creation and strategy management with knowledge of global and international business

OP Jindal Global University

Ph.D. - development of advanced AI based supervised neural network-based controller to control complex Industrial drive systems

Gauhati University (NIRF Ranked)

Master of Technology (M.Tech) - development of AI driven intelligent controller and various advance AI techniques

National Institute of Technology (NIT Silchar)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical Engineering

Assam Engineering College
Debirupa Hore