As a dynamic AI/ML practitioner with a rich background in software development, robotics, and deep learning, I thrive on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address real-world challenges. I hold a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University at Buffalo, where I specialized in advanced deep learning architectures like Transformers, ResNet, and BERT.My early career foundation was built through hands-on experience programming robots and developing APIs during internships at robotics and electronics companies. This laid the groundwork for my solid software development skills. As an AI/ML software intern, I developed a Self-Diagnosis Health App, showcasing the practical impact of AI in healthcare.Currently, as Principal Machine Learning Engineer at AYR Inc., I lead a team of engineers to develop and deploy scalable AI pipelines and GenAI models. I focus on aligning AI strategies with business objectives, optimizing solutions to improve efficiency and drive innovation across industries. My role involves close collaboration with clients, spearheading customer engagement and ensuring that our solutions deliver tangible results.In my previous roles at AYR, including Senior Lead Machine Learning Engineer and Lead Machine Learning Engineer, I led initiatives to scale machine learning systems for processing millions of documents and fine-tuning models for data extraction and classification. I also played a key role in developing datasets for training multi-modal transformer models, achieving state-of-the-art results.With a blend of academic training and hands-on experience, I am passionate about driving AI innovations that solve complex problems and create value. Let’s connect and explore how we can shape the future of AI together!