Samarth Prashant Bankar

• Led system integration efforts and resolved critical electrical issues, ensuring reliable communication between Raspberry Pi, sensors, microcontroller and control modules.
• Built and configured custom testing tracks to validate perception and control algorithms under real-world conditions.
• Developed and tested GPS-based localization and intersection detection features using image data and Raspberry Pi processing.
• Oversaw PiCam integration and optimized real-time data pipelines for object and lane detection, ensuring performance despite hardware constraints.

Co-anchored GRAINS2024 (Generative AI for Nurturing Sustainable Agriculture), organized by INSAIT and Ahmedabad University. Supported event execution and engaged with pioneers in AI, remote sensing, robotics, and sustainable technologies. Contributed to sessions on AI-driven crop optimization, multimodal models, digital twins, and water management.

Worked on MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire) design and audit projects in commercial construction.

• Assisted in creating electrical layouts using AutoCAD, performed lighting design with DIALux, and supported basic load analysis using ETAP.
• Audited fire and electrical safety compliance at 40+ Bank of Maharashtra branches across Gujarat.
• Contributed to site documentation, single-line diagrams, and compliance reporting under senior supervision.

Participated in early-access testing of NVIDIA’s BioNeMo platform for generative AI in biology.

• Engaged with the BioNeMo community to provide feedback on platform performance for protein structure and sequence modeling tasks.
• Tested foundational models (e.g., ProtT5, ESM) on custom datasets, evaluating inference efficiency and model output interpretability.
• Shared user experience feedback and observations with internal teams via forums and feedback channels, contributing to platform refinement.

Supported AV and IT operations for seamless event delivery; attended sessions by Professors Paul Jensen and Russell Thomson, and gained insights into embryo development simulations from Vikas Trivedi.

• Delivered high-quality guest service at Oriental Blossom (Cantonese Restaurant) and High Point (Bar), enhancing guest satisfaction through personalized interaction.
• Trained in cocktail preparation, liqueur service, and fine dining etiquette, ensuring a premium experience for domestic and international guests.
• Contributed to improved guest feedback scores and supported team efficiency during peak hours.

President (Two Terms), Interact Club – Indian Model School, Solapur
Led the design and execution of the ‘Financial Literacy for All Ages’ initiative, bridging educational gaps across generations. Developed and conducted workshops covering banking fundamentals, budgeting, and stock market indices for students, millennials, and senior citizens. Organized intergenerational debates featuring economists to drive engagement.