EXPERIENCE

My professional journey across Research, AI, and Software Development.

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Research Intern

IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering | Prof. Makarand Kulkarni

Mumbai

Developing a deployable, domain-specific decision-support system for naval systems, enabling grounded question answering and operational reasoning using Knowledge Graph–augmented RAG.

Implementing a federated database architecture unified through a central Neo4j Knowledge Graph, integrating relational reasoning with vector-based semantic retrieval to support explainable, scalable inference.

Technologies Leveraged

Neo4j
Neo4j
Python
Python
Knowledge GraphsRAGVector DB

Sep 2025

AI Research Intern

SPJIMR
SPJIMR

Conducted psychometric persona analysis using LLMs (LLaMA, GPT, Gemini, Mistral) and frameworks like CEAS and SCS, creating controlled persona variants and studying linguistic markers for interpretable NLP.

Created a low-compassion AI persona by evaluating 10+ LLMs and refining a Llama-3.2 model through targeted prompt design and behavioral steering.

Technologies Leveraged

LLaMA
LLaMA
Gemini
Gemini
Mistral
Mistral
Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Python
Python
NLPPrompt Engineering

Aug 2025

GenAI Intern

Datamatics
Datamatics

Designed a multimodal Video Question Answering (VideoQA) system enabling natural-language queries grounded in visual and audio evidence.

Built a chunk-based pipeline using Gemini, Weaviate, and LangChain. Validated a production-oriented RAG workflow reducing manual video review effort by an order of magnitude.

Technologies Leveraged

Gemini
Gemini
Neo4j
Neo4j
WeaviateLangChainVideoQA

Aug 2025

Machine Learning Intern

Skewb Ltd.
Skewb Ltd.
Remote

Built and deployed a CNN-based computer vision system using PyTorch for construction-site waste classification, integrating the model into a React Native application via a Flask API.

Generated a labelled dataset from unlabelled images using k-NN clustering to improve model accuracy.

Technologies Leveraged

PyTorch
PyTorch
React Native
React Native
Flask
Flask
Computer Vision

Jan 2025

Software Developer Intern

Immensesoft
Immensesoft Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai

Core mission: Bringing 'Anudaan' (Help) and 'Jagruti' (Awareness) to the public. The platform bridges a critical gap by connecting citizens with government schemes for education, housing, and business finance.

Architected the scalable backend using Node.js and Angular to empower users with information access and support decision-making.

Grateful for the mentorship of Dr. Kiran Talele and CEO Rupesh Talele during this impactful journey.

Explore Initiative

Technologies Leveraged

Node.js
Node.js
Angular
Angular
System DesignFull Stack

Jun 2024

SDE Intern

Immensesoft
Immensesoft Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Hybrid

Developed a dynamic portfolio website for the College Dean using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), mastering core React functionalities and component reusability.

Implemented robust CRUD operations for content management, allowing for easy customization and updates by the end-user.

Technologies Leveraged

React.js
React.js
Node.js
Node.js
MongoDB
MongoDB
Express.js
Express.js
MERN Stack
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