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Harshal Shinde

Pune

Summary

Innovative Artificial Intelligence Engineer with a background in designing and implementing Generative AI, machine learning models, optimizing algorithms, and analyzing data patterns. Possess strong technical skills including proficiency in Python, R, and Matlab for model development. Proven ability to work on complex AI projects, demonstrating critical thinking, problem-solving skills and creativity. Prior experience has led to improved system efficiencies and novel solutions within high impact projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. AI Engineer

Infinite Possibilities
Pune
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed end-to-end pipelines for processing various file formats in financial domain.
  • Designed custom chunking algorithms for PDFs, PPTs, images, documents, and Excel files.
  • Implemented GPT-4 Vision and Gemini Pro to identify and process images within files.
  • Created prompts to enhance response accuracy from models.
  • Utilized Python, OpenAI, GenAI, Azure Document Intelligence, and Docker for data processing.
  • Engineered audio data processing pipeline for an audio summarization app.
  • Transcribed audio data into text using OpenAI Whisper model.
  • Summarized meeting notes with GPT-3.5 and Llama2 for efficient documentation.
  • Mentored junior engineers in AI best practices and project methodologies.
  • Implemented testing protocols to ensure model accuracy and reliability.

Sr. Data Scientist

Optimum Data Analytics
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Leveraged advanced LLMs and prompt engineering to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Deployed state-of-the-art language models on Azure to enhance project efficiency.
  • Created a custom dataset and fine-tuned GPT-3.5 for Marathi language chatbot.
  • Spearheaded computer vision project training YOLO models for Indian currency detection.
  • Enabled partially blind individuals to identify currency notes and coins.
  • Developed accessible application, enhancing independence for visually impaired users.
  • Transformed currency interactions, promoting financial inclusion for visually impaired individuals.

Data Scientist

General Mills
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Developed mobile app for product recognition and recipe suggestion utilizing Deep Learning techniques.
  • Analyzed company database to identify trending recipes and product usage insights.
  • Trained multiple Deep Neural Networks for effective classification of raw and company products.
  • Selected optimal model for deployment on mobile platform using Flutter and Dart.
  • Utilized RoBERTa variation of BERT Transformer to detect fake news occurrences.
  • Loaded model with Hugging Face library and trained dataset using PyTorch.
  • Applied Python for data processing and mobile development tasks.
  • Employed advanced Deep Learning tools to enhance project outcomes.

Education

MTech - Artificial Intelligence

NMIMS University
Mumbai
01.2020

MTech - Manufacturing Engineering

VIT University
Vellore
01.2017

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pune
01.2014

Skills

  • Python and R
  • Advanced machine learning
  • Object detection techniques
  • Deep learning methodologies
  • Time series analysis
  • Transfer learning strategies
  • Computer vision applications
  • Natural language processing
  • Large language models and Generative AI
  • Prompt engineering
  • Cloud platforms and services (Azure, AWS)
  • Docker
  • API building using FastAPI
  • Relational Databases

Timeline

Sr. AI Engineer

Infinite Possibilities
10.2023 - Current

Sr. Data Scientist

Optimum Data Analytics
03.2023 - 10.2024

Data Scientist

General Mills
01.2019 - 03.2023

MTech - Artificial Intelligence

NMIMS University

MTech - Manufacturing Engineering

VIT University

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering
Harshal Shinde