Soni Kumari
Senior Research Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Engineering and Research professional with 6+ years of expertise in Machine Learning, and Signal Processing. Proven ability to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver impactful results. Skilled in leading collaborative teams, adapting to changing requirements, and employing advanced technical skills in data analysis, modeling, and project management. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-focused approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Research Engineer
LG Soft India
Bangalore
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and integrated an AI solution into a robot cleaner by optimizing lightweight deep learning models for real-time, reducing on-device inference latency by 60% .
- Designed and developed an autonomous agent using LLMs to parse natural language commands and control smart home appliances, achieving 95% intent recognition accuracy across 50+ tested commands.
- Developed audio captioning pipeline for non-speech sounds, delivering a BLEU-4 score of 28.3 on the AudioCaps dataset, enabling precise and meaningful sound descriptions.
- Generated low-light image datasets using Generative Adversarial Networks, improving robotic detection accuracy from 46% to 92% for 33 classes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to deploy AI models into production systems, ensuring seamless integration and
measurable impact on product performance.
Signal Processing & Machine Learning Intern
AI Health Highway
Bangalore
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Researched Heart Sound Denoising, improving Signal-to-Noise Ratio by 7.79 dB (real-world noise) and 19.89 dB (statistical noise) using transformer-based architecture.
Data Analytics Engineer
AGC Inc.
Tokyo
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed Real-time PPE Detection System, achieving mAP of 0.996, IoU of 0.886, and 92% accuracy for workplace safety.
Data Analysis and Engineering Intern
ARTPARK
Bangalore
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Built Dengue Outbreak Prediction System using machine learning, analyzing 1,000,000+ records for public health insights.
Senior Technical Assistant
Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO)
Balasore
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Developed AI-powered defense systems, enhancing automation and intelligence.
- Built Automated Voice Command System using NLP, improving communication efficiency by 30% and reducing manpower by 50%.
- Managed team of 8 to optimize workflows for 200+ national projects.
Junior Engineer
BSNL
Kolkata
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Led site surveys for high-speed GPON installation.
- Developed strategies using data insights to increase revenue and expanded customer base by 20%.
Education
Master of Technology - Signal Processing, Machine Learning & Computer Vision
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bangalore 08.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Institute of Engineering And Management
Kolkata 08.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Python
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Generative AI
Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Transformers
Computer Vision
AI Agents
Data Structures
Algorithms
Image Processing
LangChain
PyTorch
Scikit-Learn
MLOps
SQL
Pandas
OpenCV
Git
Docker
AWS
Publications
- Missing Trajectory Estimation using Single Station EOT System Data, 2nd IEEE International Conference on Range Technology, 2021, 10.1109/ICORT52730.2021.9581367
- Review of Automatic Speed Control of Vehicle using RFID Technology, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering, 2016
Timeline
Senior Research Engineer
LG Soft India
04.2024 - Current
Signal Processing & Machine Learning Intern
AI Health Highway
01.2024 - 03.2024
Data Analytics Engineer
AGC Inc.
09.2023 - 11.2023
Data Analysis and Engineering Intern
ARTPARK
05.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Technology - Signal Processing, Machine Learning & Computer Vision
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
08.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Technical Assistant
Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO)
09.2017 - 03.2022
Junior Engineer
BSNL
04.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Institute of Engineering And Management
08.2013 - 06.2016
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