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Venu Gopal

Bengaluru

Summary

Data Scientist with 4 years of experience in AI system validation, simulation modeling, and optimization across deep learning and energy systems. At MathWorks, improved deployment reliability and efficiency through quantization-aware model validation and scalable pipelines. At Reliance, developed regression-based control strategies for FCEVs, boosting efficiency and reducing testing effort. Skilled in Python, PySpark, SQL, MATLAB/Simulink, with a strong focus on turning advanced modeling into measurable business impact.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate Quality Engineer, DL Quantization

MathWorks
Bengaluru
10.2023 - Current
  • Validated quantization-aware pipelines for transformer and RNN models, ensuring consistent accuracy across GPU clusters and Cortex-M embedded devices, which improved deployment reliability by 20%.
  • Built simulation frameworks to study quantization impact on inference throughput, helping identify bottlenecks early and reducing validation cycles by 25%.
  • Automated test pipelines in Python and PySpark for telemetry and error analysis, cutting debug turnaround time by 30%.
  • Conducted stability testing of retrieval models using stochastic simulations, leading to more predictable accuracy under variable query loads.
  • Experimented with optimization-driven model compression strategies, balancing accuracy vs latency trade-offs and achieving a 25% reduction in inference time across test deployments.
  • Authored an internal R&D whitepaper on quantization-aware compression of transformer architectures, guiding future product features for resource-constrained deployments.

VCU Software Developer – FCEV

Reliance Industries Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed data-driven control strategies for fuel cell energy optimization by integrating regression-based VCU models with Simulink virtual plants and SQL-backed ML pipelines.
  • Delivered 30% improvement in drive cycle efficiency and 20% reduction in testing effort through analytics-driven control logic design.
  • Designed scenario-based simulations for hydrogen consumption and refueling strategies, helping reduce downtime risk and improve planning.
  • Built modular testing frameworks linking vehicle telemetry with predictive models, which increased validation coverage while lowering manual effort by 25%.
  • Implemented linear optimization–based scheduling models for hydrogen transport and storage, improving utilization and reducing downtime risk by 12%.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – FCEV Systems Modeling

Reliance Industries Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted in modeling vehicle control unit (VCU) functionalities and drive cycle behaviors using Simulink, improving accuracy of early-stage FCEV simulations.
  • Supported data collection, preprocessing, and SQL-driven storage pipelines for regression-based model training, which accelerated analysis workflows by 15%.
  • Contributed to validation of hydrogen energy management strategies under simulated test conditions, reducing reliance on costly real-world trials.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to develop virtual plant models, enhancing fidelity of FCEV performance predictions.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur
05-2021

Skills

  • Programming & Tools: Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, Simulink, PySpark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
  • Modeling & Analytics: Regression, Time-Series Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Scenario Analysis, Stochastic & Discrete Event Simulations
  • Optimization & Efficiency: Linear/Nonlinear Programming, Scheduling Models, Model Compression, Performance Benchmarking
  • Data Engineering & Cloud: BigQuery, Databricks, Google Cloud (Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Composer), Azure ML, AWS SageMaker
  • MLOps & Automation: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, MLflow, CI/CD, Workflow Automation

Certification

  • Micromasters certification program in Data Science, Machine learningMIT, edX Courses: Probability, Statistics, Machine Learning with Python
  • Google Professional Data Engineer Certification – Google Cloud (ongoing)

Timeline

Senior Associate Quality Engineer, DL Quantization

MathWorks
10.2023 - Current

VCU Software Developer – FCEV

Reliance Industries Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2023

Graduate Engineer Trainee – FCEV Systems Modeling

Reliance Industries Ltd.
11.2021 - 10.2022

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Venu Gopal