Python
John Prabhakaran S
AI ML Engineer
Chennai,TN
Summary
Results-driven AI/ML Engineer with 3 years of experience in architecting, developing, and deploying scalable NLP, Generative AI, and machine learning solutions on Azure. Demonstrated expertise in the end-to-end ML lifecycle, including model development using PyTorch, Transformers, LLMs via Azure OpenAI, and fine-tuning. Proficient in containerized deployment with Docker and asynchronous API integration using FastAPI, Celery, and Redis. Skilled in leveraging RAG systems, Chroma vector databases, and MLOps principles to optimize application performance and efficiency. A dedicated collaborator passionate about transforming complex data into robust, production-ready AI applications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
AI/ML Engineer
Deanta
04.2022 - Current
- Architected & Deployed Scalable NLP Pipeline: Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and containerized (Docker) deployment on Azure of an NLP application automating DOCX-to-XML transformation, handling significant document volumes
- Developed Generative AI Application: Engineered a Generative AI solution using Azure OpenAI services, implementing dynamic prompting techniques via a FastAPI backend supported by Celery and Redis for asynchronous task processing and efficient state management
- Optimized Data Processing: Engineered automated Python data pipelines, achieving a 60% reduction in manual processing time and enhancing overall operational throughput
- Implemented Production ML Models: Developed, trained, and deployed multiple ML models into production: NER models (spaCy/BERT) for automated entity extraction and XML tagging
- BERT-based text classifiers (PyTorch/Transformers) improving content categorization accuracy
- K-Means clustering for identifying hierarchical text structures
- Engineered RAG System for Chat Support: Built and integrated a production RAG system using Zephyr-7B and ChromaDB (with all-MiniLM-L6-v2 embeddings), demonstrably improving customer support response quality using internal knowledge bases
- Developed LLM-Powered Metadata Extraction: Created a robust service utilizing OpenAI APIs and prompt engineering to do style edit on the manuscript content for diverse of documents, and streamlining the output data ingestion and analysis
- Established MLOps Foundation: Implemented standardized Docker-based development/production environments on Azure, creating repeatable deployment workflows for ML models and managing cloud resources (Web Apps, Functions) for optimal performance and cost
- Enabled ML Integration via APIs: Designed and maintained robust FastAPI-based RESTful APIs facilitating seamless integration of ML models with front-end applications and external services
- Core Technologies: Python, Azure (incl
- Azure OpenAI), Docker, FastAPI, Celery, Redis, PyTorch, Transformers (BERT), spaCy, Langchain, OpenAI API, HuggingFace Inference API, ChromaDB, Scikit-learn, Pandas, MySQL, Git
Junior Front-End Developer
Deanta
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded development of a proofing platform for content editing, implementing track changes using the Inline-Change-Editor plugin
- Engineered key features and add-ons for the toolbar, enhancing user functionality
- Designed and implemented report representations in the front end for improved data visualization
- Collaborated with team members on front-end development enhancements and provided regular support
- Major Packages: JavaScript, React.js, jQuery, HTML, CSS
Production Team Leader
Deanta Global Publishing Services
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Boosted efficiency by coordinating projects and assignments for 10 and more team members
- Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style producing qualitative and quantitative reports
- Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service and accounting areas
- Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to ensure adherence to protocol
- Managed, trained and motivated back and front-of-house employees to always be improving knowledge and abilities in the field
- Increased operational efficiency by leading staff development and production planning
Production Operator (Adobe InDesign)
Deanta Global Publishing Services
04.2015 - 05.2018
- InDesign template developer using JavaScript and IDML
- Page Designer for school books, journals, magazines
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
Production Executive
Newgen Knowledge Works Private Limited
07.2009 - 04.2015
- InDesign typesetter in XML and Word workflow and worked as Template developer
- Designer for academic books
- Also worked in eBooks production (ePub, Mobi, Kindle products)
- Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality
- Ensured that all products met quality standards and customer specifications
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Advertising
04.2001 -
Skills
Generative AI
Python programming
Azure
Natural Language Processing
NER
Text Classification
Clustering
Large Language Models
RAG
Langchain
Fine-tuning
PyTorch
Transformers
Scikit-learn
spaCy
Machine Learning
Vector Databases
Problem-solving abilities
Docker
CI/CD for ML
Certification
Machine Learning Specialization, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford University
Accomplishments
- Best Employee of the Year, 2018, Deanta Global Publishing Services, Proficiency
- Best Employee of the Year, 2023, Deanta Next-Level Publishing Solutions, Implementing AI platform products
Software
Natural Language Processing
Debugging Skill
Javascript
Azure
InDesign
Timeline
AI/ML Engineer - Deanta
04.2022 - Current
Junior Front-End Developer - Deanta
03.2021 - 04.2022
Production Team Leader - Deanta Global Publishing Services
05.2018 - 03.2021
Production Operator (Adobe InDesign) - Deanta Global Publishing Services
04.2015 - 05.2018
Production Executive - Newgen Knowledge Works Private Limited
07.2009 - 04.2015
Madras Christian College - Bachelors of Commerce, Advertising
04.2001 -
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)