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-Designed end-to-end PyTorch pipelines with VQ-GANs for synthetic medical imaging, achieving expert-level image quality.-Leveraged self-supervised algorithms to enhance retinal disease classification using unlabeled data.-Optimized hyperspectral image loader, boosting training speed by 20x.-Managed a team of ML interns, steering research projects and promoting collaboration.-Managed ML experiments across local servers and GCP compute instances.-Applied statistical methods and ML techniques to control confounders, improving ROC AUC by 10%.-Added unit tests to CI pipeline for code robustness and quality.

-Developed a real-time object detection solution using YOLOv5 for the city's surveillance cameras.-Achieved high-accuracy detection of multiple object types, including pedestrians, cars, buses, cyclists, and construction equipment.-Optimization for Inference: Employed Orion for hyperparameter optimization, fine-tuning the model for efficient real-time inference.-Constructed a robust pipeline to preprocess, annotate, and validate surveillance footage for model training.-Led a team of 5 annotators in labeling 10,000 images, ensuring adherence to quality guidelines and correct annotation policies.-Used Pytorch to implement the detection system and Orion to optimize hyperparameters.-Created comprehensive documentation for seamless project transition and future enhancements.

Accountable for the delivery of the Turbine and Compressor-Rotor development for the Industrial RB211-GT30 gas turbine product. My responsibilities included: ►Managing Yearly Budget of 2M+ $►Executing project within the defined requirements of cost, time and functionality►Leading multi-disciplinary team of 10+ people►Proactively and continuously identifying, mitigating and monitoring risks and issues ►Communicating project advancement and ensuring timely decisions on open issues.

►Investigated the formation of detonations in different gaseous explosive mixtures via schlieren photography.►Designed and built an experimental apparatus which consisted of a detonation tube, a gas handling manifold, a spark ignition system and a schlieren photographic setup.►Supervised and trained an undergraduate research assistant in carrying out experiments using schlieren photography techniques and interpreting schlieren pictures.