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

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering | Prof. Makarand Kulkarni
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.
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Sep 2025
Sep 2025
AI Research Intern

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.
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Aug 2025
Aug 2025
GenAI Intern

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.
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Aug 2025
Aug 2025
Machine Learning Intern

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.
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Jan 2025
Jan 2025
Software Developer Intern
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.
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Jun 2024
Jun 2024
SDE Intern
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.
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