YASHAS MURTHY.B.L
Summary
AI & Robotics Operations Leader with 7+ years of experience in AI Data Operations, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, ADAS, and Quality Management. Experienced in leading 150+ member teams, managing end-to-end operations, quality, workforce planning, and process improvement.
Experienced in Robotics Data Collection and Teleoperation, with exposure to VLA (Vision-Language-Action), VLM (Vision-Language Models), and robotics data operations.
Hiring & Talent Acquisition specialist with expertise in end-to-end recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening, technical interviews, onboarding, mentoring, and team building.
Experienced in AI/ML Data Operations, Computer Vision, ADAS, LiDAR, RCA, CAPA, Escalation Management, Quality Control, and Process Excellence.
Passionate about building high-performing teams, solving complex operational challenges, and driving quality, productivity, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Annotation Manager
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Supported Robotics Data Collection and Teleoperation, with exposure to VLA and VLM data operations.
- Led end-to-end AI Data Annotation and Annotation Operations, managing quality, productivity, workforce, and project delivery.
- Managed Annotators, Reviewers, Quality Checkers, and Team Leads across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Owned project planning, resource allocation, production tracking, SLA adherence, and delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Product, and Engineering teams to align data operations with project requirements.
- Implemented SOPs, annotation guidelines, QC processes, RCA, CAPA, and workflow improvements to strengthen data quality.
- Managed critical operational escalations, driving structured problem-solving and timely resolution.
- Led hiring, candidate screening, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance management to scale high-performing teams.
QC Manager
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Lead end-to-end Quality Control operations for AI, Robotics, and Machine Learning annotation projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines.
- Successfully oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high accuracy, SLA compliance, and on-time delivery.
- Manage and mentor a team of 150+ Annotators, Reviewers, Quality Checkers, and Team Leads, driving productivity, quality, and employee development.
- Lead workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing turnaround time, and improving overall quality.
- Monitor and analyze Quality KPIs, SLAs, productivity metrics, audit findings, defect trends, and performance dashboards to drive continuous improvement.
- Perform final quality validation and dataset approval before delivery to Machine Learning and AI Engineering teams.
- Collaborate closely with AI, Robotics, Machine Learning, Product, and Engineering teams to optimize annotation workflows and support product development.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve project-specific SOPs, quality guidelines, review checklists, and scalable operational workflows.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implemented Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) that eliminated recurring quality issues and improved operational performance.
- Serve as the primary Escalation Management Lead, resolving high-priority client and internal operational issues through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
- Build and scale annotation teams from scratch by managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, LinkedIn outreach, resume screening, technical interviews, hiring, onboarding, and structured training programs.
- Develop and deliver Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions, technical training, leadership development, and continuous learning programs for Quality Checkers, Reviewers, and Team Leads.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, career development planning, and succession planning to build high-performing teams and future leaders.
- Managed workforce planning, resource allocation, capacity planning, shift planning, and performance management, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, aligning team objectives with organisational goals.
Team Lead
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Led and supervised cross-functional annotation teams, effectively managing multiple priorities while consistently meeting project deadlines without compromising quality.
- Managed end-to-end delivery of multiple AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision annotation projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Planned daily production activities, resource allocation, workload distribution, and capacity planning to maximize team productivity and operational efficiency.
- Delegated tasks strategically, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and seamless project execution across multiple workstreams.
- Conducted quality audits and performance reviews, implementing corrective actions that enhanced annotation accuracy and minimised quality defects.
- Collaborated with Operations, Quality Assurance, Product, Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve operational challenges and support successful project execution.
- Led recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, mentoring, and training of new annotators and reviewers.
- Mentored and coached team members through regular feedback sessions, improving individual performance, technical skills, and career development.
- Implemented workflow optimisation and process improvement initiatives that enhanced productivity, operational efficiency, and delivery timelines.
- Identified project risks proactively, implemented mitigation strategies, and adapted to changing project requirements while maintaining delivery commitments.
- Prepared operational reports tracking productivity, quality metrics, and project performance, facilitating informed management decision-making.
- Fostered a collaborative team culture, promoting accountability, knowledge sharing, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement.
Quality Checker
Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS)
Mysuru
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Ensured high annotation accuracy by adhering to project guidelines, quality standards, and review processes.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams to identify and rectify annotation defects, enhancing overall dataset quality.
- Performed high-quality ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) data annotation to support the development and validation of autonomous driving and AI solutions.
- Annotated and validated multimodal datasets from Camera, LiDAR, Image, Video, and Audio sources to generate accurate ground truth for Machine Learning models.
- Specialized in 2D and 3D annotation, including Bounding Boxes, Polygons, Polylines, Cuboids, and LiDAR Point Cloud Annotation.
- Executed annotation tasks such as Object Detection, Semantic Segmentation, Instance Segmentation, Lane Detection, Road Sign Recognition, Object Tracking, and Classification.
- Achieved productivity, accuracy, and quality targets consistently while meeting strict project deadlines.
- Contributed to AI and Computer Vision projects for global automotive clients, including BMW, Continental, and Veoneer.
- Received Star of the Month and Spot Award for outstanding quality, performance, and contribution to ADAS projects.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
University of Mysore
Skills
- Robotics Teleoperation
- Robotics Data Collection
- Teleoperator Workflow Management
- Robot Operations
- VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- VLM (Vision-Language Models)
- Teleoperation Process Improvement
- Teleoperation Documentation & SOPs
- Robotics Data Quality
- Operational Workflow Optimization
- Quality assurance (QA) expertise
- Quality control (QC) proficiency
- Process improvement frameworks
- Root cause analysis (RCA) skills
- Corrective action plans (CAPA)
- SOP development expertise
- KPI tracking and management
- STAR Method
- 5s principles
- Escalation process management
- Operations oversight
- Project execution capabilities
- Workforce planning strategies
- Capacity planning techniques
- Resource allocation optimization
- AI data annotation methods
- Machine learning data workflows
- Computer vision fundamentals
- ADAS technology understanding
- Lidar annotation proficiency
- Object detection methodologies
- Semantic segmentation techniques
- Instance segmentation capabilities
- Affordance annotation skills
- Intent annotation expertise
- 2D & 3D annotation proficiency
- Collaboration abilities
- Leadership in team settings
- Training programs development
- Operational knowledge transfer processes
- Performance evaluation frameworks
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Cultural awareness
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Strategic thinker
- Risk Management
Certification
- Getting Started with Generative AI - Great Learning
- Claude Code 101 - Anthropic
- AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations - Anthropic
- Introduction to Claude as a Coworker - Anthropic
Accomplishments
- Established and improved Robotics Teleoperation operations by identifying workflow gaps, creating operational documentation, and implementing process recommendations to improve teleoperator efficiency, consistency, data quality, and robot operation readiness.
- Successfully managed a 150+ member AI Operations team across multiple annotation projects.
- Built annotation teams from scratch through end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and structured training.
- Implemented RCA,CAPA frameworks to reduce recurring quality issues and improve operational performance.
- Established standardized SOPs, quality frameworks, and review guidelines across multiple AI projects.
- Recognized with Star of the Month and Spot Award for outstanding contributions to ADAS projects.
- Successfully managed critical client escalations and cross-functional operational challenges.
- Improved productivity and delivery performance through workflow optimization and resource planning.
- Delivered leadership and technical training programs for Quality Checkers, Reviewers, and Team Leads.
Timeline
Annotation Manager
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2026 - 09.2026
QC Manager
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2024 - 04.2026
Team Lead
Clutterbot Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - 10.2024
Quality Checker
Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS)
03.2019 - 11.2021
Master of Computer Applications -
University of Mysore