Experience

Industry Experience

Machine Learning Engineering Intern – dotkonnekt Innovation Labs, Bangalore
March 2023 – July 2023

Contributed to a cross-functional team developing machine learning models and algorithms for the company's D2C Experiential Platform.

Key Contributions

  • Implemented a cutting-edge recommender engine, encompassing content-based filtering systems, collaborative filtering systems, and hybrid recommenders, for the company's D2C platform.
  • Integrated Huggingface models with LangChain, including open-source language models such as BERT and Falcon-40B, into the company's platform, contributing significantly to the platform's language processing capabilities.
  • Leveraged AWS SageMaker for model training, proficiently experimenting with various instance types to optimize model performance.
  • Deployed models using Node.js and Flask, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and an improved user experience.

Academic Experience

Graduate Instructional Assistant – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
September 2024 – May 2025

Conducted thesis research on security applications of large language models titled "LLMs for Network Intrusion Detection: A Comprehensive Analysis" working with Graduate Advisor Prof. Ning Wang to comprehensively analyze methodologies.

Fall 2024

"Security and Privacy in ML" with Prof. Guangjing Wang
  • Supported instruction and grading, assisting students with questions during office hours
  • Helped ensure clarity in assessments for a class of approximately 100 students

Spring 2025

"Privacy Preserving Trustworthy Cyber-Infrastructures" with Prof. Attila Yavuz
  • Currently building coursework and supporting instruction
  • Assisting with grading and student support
"Human Aspects of Cybersecurity" with Graduate Advisor Prof. Ning Wang
  • Building course materials and supporting classroom instruction
  • Providing grading support and student assistance