Akash Shahade

Lead ML Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India5 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI and Machine Learning systems.
  • Proficient in embedded systems and electronics design.
  • Award-winning engineer with a strong research background.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a multidisciplinary engineer specializing in Industrial AI and Embedded Systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningEmbedded SystemsControl Systems

Other Skills

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnNumPyPandasLLMs (Ollama)CUDAGPU deploymentsJupyterGit/GitHubStreamlitAI toolsCAD integrationPredictive maintenance

About

AI & Machine Learning Engineer | Embedded Systems & Electronics | Mechanical Engineer - I am a multidisciplinary engineer with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI, complemented by hands-on expertise in embedded electronics and a solid foundation in mechanical engineering. - My primary work revolves around building and experimenting with AI systems, ranging from machine learning models and GenAI workflows to practical, code-driven implementations using Python and modern AI frameworks. I enjoy translating abstract intelligence into real, usable systems. - Alongside AI, I actively design and develop electronics and embedded solutions, working with ESP32, Arduino, sensors, communication protocols, and IoT architectures. I focus on practical, end-to-end systems. - With a background in mechanical engineering, I bring strong skills in CAD modeling, design thinking, simulations, and prototyping, allowing me to approach problems from a complete system-engineering perspective. - Core Focus Areas i. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Generative AI ii. Python, ML tools, model experimentation, applied AI systems iii. Embedded Systems, IoT & Electronics (ESP32, Arduino, sensors, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, MQTT) iv. Mechanical design, CAD, simulations, and product prototyping I believe the most impactful engineering occurs where AI, embedded intelligence, and physical systems intersect, and that is where I build.

Experience

5 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Eaton

2 roles

Senior Engineer - Digital Switchgear

Promoted

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Hybrid

  • 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 | 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜, 𝗠𝗟 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀
  • 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜
  • Design and develop internal AI tools integrated with CAD and productivity workflows to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Build and deploy LLM-based systems using local and secure models (Ollama), including prompt pipelines, embeddings, and retrieval workflows.
  • Deploy and optimize AI workloads on GPU infrastructure, leveraging CUDA-enabled environments for training and inference.
  • Work on AI security and governance, including secure model training, controlled inference, and enterprise-safe AI deployments.
  • 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
  • Develop advanced predictive maintenance algorithms for industrial systems using real-world sensor and time-series data.
  • Implement supervised and unsupervised models, including:
  • Autoencoders and Variational Autoencoders (VAE) for anomaly detection
  • LSTM and sequence models for forecasting and trend analysis
  • Handle noisy, incomplete, and drifting industrial data while ensuring model robustness and reliability.
  • 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸
  • Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, LLMs (Ollama), CUDA, GPU deployments, Jupyter, Git/GitHub, Streamlit.
  • 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
  • Lead architecture and design decisions for AI systems, not just models.
  • Balance research depth with production readiness.
  • Contribute reusable frameworks, mentor engineers, and drive AI best practices across teams.
PythonPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnNumPyPandas+8

Engineer

Jul 2022May 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Hybrid

  • Power Distribution & Control Assemblies Division ESA
  • Invention & Research:
  • Authored 4 invention disclosures and conducted advanced research on contact resistance in medium voltage switchgear, exploring the effects of torque and surface finish.
  • Embedded Systems & IoT:
  • Contributed to the Eaton Geargard project by designing a comprehensive sensor system for LV switchgear. Gateway web configuration, data capturing, TCP/IP configuration, and conducting reliability tests. Designed, simulated, and produced 20 PCBs using ESP32 microcontrollers to capture sensor data, with a custom ThingSpeak dashboard for real-time monitoring.
  • Control Systems & Prototyping:
  • Directed the MVCA Motorization Project by overseeing controller selection, finalizing program modes, managing cabling and connections, and leading prototype development.
  • Medium Voltage & Automation:
  • Completed a 150–170 kV Basic Insulation Level (BIL) design project within a month, contributing to a $22M order.
  • Designed a breaker lift device with a 1500-lb capacity and built two prototypes to validate the design.
  • Automated sheet metal k-factor calculations for 2,200 copper busbars in Autodesk Inventor using iLogic, alongside 8 automation workflows that saved 630 work hours.
  • AI/ML Innovation:
  • Developed MVswitchgearGPT, a custom GPT model tailored for design, testing, & comprehensive information related to medium voltage switchgear.
  • Process Improvement:
  • Earned DMAIC Green Belt certification, enhancing first-pass yield from 80% to 95%.
  • Awards:
  • Recipient of the Eaton Leadership Champion Award in Q2 2024,
  • Core Technical Skills:
  • Mechanical design, PCB Design, IoT & Sensor Integration, Embedded Systems, Programming (Python, MATLAB), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), DMAIC, and AI/ML (Huggingface, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Demonstrated a consistent technical excellence and creative problem-solving record through diverse projects and initiatives such as the Eaton Innovation Cup and internal Shark Tank events.
Mechanical designPCB DesignIoT & Sensor IntegrationEmbedded SystemsProgramming (Python, MATLAB)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)+3

Techfest, iit bombay

College Ambassador at Techfest, IIT Bombay

Jun 2021Dec 2021 · 6 mos

Chegg inc.

Subject Matter Expert

Apr 2021Jan 2022 · 9 mos

  • Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Visvesvaraya national institute of technology

Teaching Assistant

Aug 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

  • Developed a comprehensive course material repository website: [vnitcdm22.wordpress.com](https://vnitcdm22.wordpress.com/)
  • Awarded the Institute Medal and recognized as an Academic Excellence Award recipient.
  • Conducted research on predictive maintenance, wireless sensor networks, modular sensors, and augmented reality.
  • Published research findings in a Springer paper: [Springer Chapter](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-99-4634-1_29)

Education

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Master of Technology - MTech — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2020Jan 2022

Maharashtra Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic, Yavatmal.

Diploma — Mechanical Engineering

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