Seasoned Data Science and Machine Learning professional with four years of specialized experience, offering a deep understanding of Python, advanced analytics, and data-driven solutions. This career journey is characterized by a strong track record in developing sophisticated analytics pipelines and handling complex data sets to deliver insightful solutions. Actively seeking new challenges to apply a profound passion for data science and machine learning in driving impactful, informed decision-making. Proven expertise, honed through extensive practical experience, establishes this professional as an invaluable asset in any forward-thinking, data-centric role.
Hi, I’m
Vishal Vaibhav N
Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning /Data Science Engineer / Lead / Director
Hyderabad
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SearchBlox Software Inc
Director of Data Science and Machine Learning
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully augmented customer base by 25% through strategic data acquisition initiatives.
- Amplified throughput by 60%, concurrently reducing latency to 70% by leveraging cloud-native solutions.
- Pioneered introduction and deployment of advanced machine learning models, resulting in accurate metrics.
- Engineered groundbreaking iteration of SmartFAQs, leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies.
- Significantly diminished customer service tickets by 55%, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
SearchBlox Software Inc
Software Engineer
08.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Developed front-end product components using React.js and HTML, seamlessly integrating them with backend services.
- Achieved 70% increase in system performance, demonstrating a commitment in delivering high-quality user interfaces.
- Elevated machine learning text prediction system using Pytorch, Scikit-Learn, and NLTK libraries.
- Deployed enhanced system through FastAPI, resulting in a 10% improvement in both F1 score and accuracy.
- Spearheaded development of SmartFAQs, which is a system generating relevant FAQs using Haystack question generation model.
- Achieved 80% accuracy, 75% recall, and F1 score of 75%, showcasing proficiency in AI-driven question generation.
- Engineered SmartSynonyms, a system generating synonyms with 100% word coverage from relevant data.
- Implemented SmartSuggest, a platform-agnostic autocomplete system utilizing artificial intelligence.
- Offered users complete phrases associated with typed keyword or phrase, enhancing user interaction.
- Significantly improved accuracy and performance of PreText AI, a text prediction system.
- Elevated accuracy from 68% to 92% using linear combination of different models and deploying enhanced model through FastAPI.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
Ajackus
Junior Software Developer
12.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Spearheaded initiatives leading to 50% increase in app users and 25% growth in the number of countries leveraging the Safe Travel Barometer
- Elevated user experience by updating the Safe Travel Barometer interface using React.js, HTML, and CSS.
- Implemented a vibrant new color scheme and enhanced data visualization to make information more accessible and user-friendly.
- Engineered comprehensive dashboard utilizing open-source Business Intelligence applications Metabase and Superset.
- Mapped analytics from diverse datasets, providing a robust tool to assess data volume and generate key performance indicators crucial for Safe Travel Barometer's success.
- Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Tested functional compliance of company products.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
Mast Global, LBrands
Android Developer
06.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Successfully converted in-house frameworks and libraries from Java to Kotlin, reducing boilerplate code and enhancing code readability, maintainability, and testability
- Ensured a seamless transition, resulting in streamlined development processes and improved overall code quality.
- Developed native Android applications utilizing cutting-edge tools, including Android Studio, and incorporating essential libraries such as
- Rx, Dagger, and Retro t
- Expertly applied architectural patterns such as MVVM and MVP, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Pioneered the implementation of biometric authentication on high-pro le applications such as Victoria's Secret and Pink Nation, each boasting over 5+ million downloads on the Play Store
- Designed and developed classes for the biometric ow, seamlessly integrated biometric functionality into the apps, and conducted rigorous testing to ensure awless performance
- Spearheaded the development of a highly successful dark mode feature for two company apps, achieving 100% user adoption and an impressive 70% reduction in battery consumption
- Implemented a new theme in Android Studio, seamlessly integrated it across all screens, and signi cantly enhanced UI and UX components.
Diastain Entertainment
Junior Developer
05.2018 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Spearheaded the development of an Android-based video game that garnered widespread popularity, accumulating over 500,000 downloads.
- Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging and user-friendly gaming experiences.
- Implemented a 3D animation and game using a powerful combination of Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, and Unity3D.
- Leveraged advanced design tools and game development platforms to bring creative visions to life, ensuring a visually compelling and immersive user experience
- Optimized development processes by strategically reducing the time required to debug new features.
- Implemented robust metrics within the system, resulting in a signi cant reduction from 30 minutes to an e cient 5 minutes for debugging, streamlining the development work ow.
Diastain Entertainment
Intern
01.2018 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Quickly grasped the basics of video game development using the Unity engine through diligent self-study and online tutorials.
- Applied acquired knowledge to build a functional demo game within just one month, showcasing adaptability and a hands-on approach to learning
- Independently developed a full- edged demo game in Unity within a two-month timeframe.
- Encompassed player controls, level design, graphics, and audio components, showcasing a well-rounded skill set.
- Improved the overall game design work ow by implementing agile development methods and pro ciently utilizing code management tools.
- Explored the intricacies of complex game systems within the Unity engine, acquiring a deeper understanding of advanced game development concepts
- Actively sought ways to enhance the game design work ow, re ecting a commitment to continuous improvement and optimization.
Education
Birla Institute of Technology And SciencesHyderabad, India
MBA from Quality Management
08.2022 - Current
University Overview
Manipal UniversityJaipur, India
MTech (Master of Technology) from Computer Science
08.2018 - 08.2020
University Overview
Manipal UniversityJaipur, India
BTech (Bachelor of Technology) from Information Technology
08.2014 - 08.2018
University Overview
Skills
C, Flutter, Java, Kotlin, Python, ReactJS
Data Analysis & Visualization, Deep learning, Docker, FastAPI, GPTs, LLMs, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Numerical & Statistical Methods, PyTorch, Quantitative Research, TensorFlow
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Certified in concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT, Hyderabad) 2021.
- EMC Academic Associate, Cloud Infrastructure and Services from EMC Dell, 2017.
Timeline
Director of Data Science and Machine Learning
SearchBlox Software Inc
04.2023 - Current
Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
MBA from Quality Management
08.2022 - Current
Software Engineer
SearchBlox Software Inc
08.2021 - 03.2023
Junior Software Developer
Ajackus
12.2020 - 06.2021
Android Developer
Mast Global, LBrands
06.2019 - 06.2020
Manipal University
MTech (Master of Technology) from Computer Science
08.2018 - 08.2020
Junior Developer
Diastain Entertainment
05.2018 - 07.2018
Intern
Diastain Entertainment
01.2018 - 04.2018
Manipal University
BTech (Bachelor of Technology) from Information Technology
08.2014 - 08.2018