Prakash Kantumutchu
Kolkata
Summary
Innovative data scientist with a robust background in machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling. Skilled in translating complex datasets into actionable insights that drive decision-making and business strategy improvements. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and mastery of Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools. Previous work has led to significant enhancements in operational efficiency and revenue growth through data-driven strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI/ML Engineer
TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions
Kolkata
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and deployed end-to-end ML pipelines using Python, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow for scalable AI solutions.
- Built and fine-tuned LLMs using Hugging Face for generative AI applications, including abstractive summarization and Q&A systems.
- Created NLP solutions with spaCy and transformers for named entity recognition, text classification, and sentiment analysis.
- Implemented MLOps pipelines with MLflow, GitHub Actions, and Docker to ensure reproducible and scalable model deployment.
- Deployed models as interactive applications using FastAPI and Streamlit, enhancing user accessibility.
- Applied SHAP and LIME for model explainability, ensuring ethical and interpretable AI outputs.
- Managed AI/ML workloads on Azure, optimizing cloud-based model hosting and inference.
- Developed machine learning models for predictive analytics projects.
Data Partner
Outlier
Kolkata
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed to data annotation and validation tasks to support AI model training and evaluation.
- Collaborated with data science teams to ensure high-quality datasets for machine learning applications.
- Applied analytical skills to identify patterns and improve data preprocessing workflows.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Air India Limited
Kolkata
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Airbus A320 aircraft, specializing in CFM56-5B engines, APUs, and hydraulic systems.
- Conducted inspections per DGCA and EASA standards, ensuring compliance and airworthiness.
- Utilized OEM manuals (AMM, CMM, IPC) for troubleshooting and non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Authored diagnostic reports and coordinated technical documentation audits, enhancing operational efficiency.
Assistant Professor
Vitam College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Taught undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering, focusing on thermodynamics and control systems.
- Mentored robotics teams, guiding interdisciplinary projects and fostering innovation.
- Served as Campus Recruitment Officer, coordinating industry outreach and student placements.
Education
M.Tech - Cryogenics and Vacuum Technology
National Institute of Technology
Rourkela09-2017
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada08-2014
Skills
- Data Science & Analysis: Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Machine Learning: scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, PySpark
- Natural Language Processing: spaCy, NER, Text Classification, Transformers
- Generative AI & LLMs: Hugging Face, LangChain, Prompt Engineering
- MLOps & Deployment: MLflow, Git, GitHub Actions, FastAPI, Streamlit, Docker
- Cloud & APIs: Azure ML, RESTful AI services
- Model Interpretability: SHAP, LIME, Responsible AI practices
Certification
- DataCamp: Data Scientist with Python, Machine Learning Scientist with Python, Associate AI Engineer
- Microsoft: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102); Career Essentials in Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Engineering
- Vanderbilt University: AI Agent Developer
- Wolfram Research: Statistical Foundations in Machine Learning
- OpenEDG Python Institute: Python Programming Professional
- Anaconda: Python for Data Science
- Atlassian: Agile Project Management
- KNIME: Data Science Professional Certificate
- Docker: Docker Foundations
- GitHub: GitHub Professional Certificate
Projects
- Multi-Input Deep Neural Architecture for OCR — PyTorch, CNNs, OCR - Devised a hybrid neural network ingesting both pixel-level and categorical metadata to classify ID codes from scanned insurance documents.
- Unsupervised clustering of Antarctic penguin species on GitHub — scikit-learn, PCA, KMeans — applied clustering algorithms and dimensionality reduction to identify latent species structures within biological morphometric datasets.
- Regression-Based Valuation of Residential Properties — XGBoost, Pandas - Built predictive models to estimate housing prices using ensemble methods, with rigorous imputation and feature engineering pipelines.
- Customer conversion modeling in e-commerce — logistic regression, behavioral analytics — developed classifiers to predict purchase likelihood from user browsing behavior, optimizing targeting strategies for digital marketing
Languages
Telugu
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
AI/ML Engineer
TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Data Partner
Outlier
09.2023 - 12.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Air India Limited
02.2019 - 05.2023
Assistant Professor
Vitam College of Engineering
05.2017 - 09.2018
M.Tech - Cryogenics and Vacuum Technology
National Institute of Technology
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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