Pawan Prasad, PhD

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in AI/ML and Computer Vision.
  • 30+ patents and 20+ publications in top-tier conferences.
  • Expert in turning research into commercial products.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI/ML and Computer Vision for consumer electronics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Deep LearningComputer Vision

Other Skills

AndroidAugmented Reality (AR)Python (Programming Language)PyTorchC++Computational ImagingSignal ProcessingAlgorithmsDigital Signal ProcessorsMatlabCSimulationsPerlMulticore Embedded SystemsVHDL

About

- Research Scientist and R&D leader with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of AI/ML, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision, driving research from concept to commercialization in XR, Mobile Camera Imaging and ADAS - Proven track record of turning breakthrough research into impactful products used in millions of devices worldwide. - AI/ML & Deep Learning – designing, training, and deploying advanced neural architectures (CNNs, Transformers, GANs, Diffusion Models) for vision and imaging tasks. - Generative AI for Vision – applying deep generative models to enhance low-light and HDR imaging, super-resolution zoom, reflection removal, and novel view synthesis. - XR Perception & Interaction – building real-time hand-tracking, gesture recognition, and spatial perception systems powered by deep learning for Android XR headsets. - CV Acceleration & Optimization – developing high-performance C models and optimizing for embedded/mobile platforms, including TI’s Embedded Vision Engine. - ADAS Vision – Pedestrian detection, Lane departure warning, and ADAS perception pipelines - 30+ patents & 20+ top-tier publications in AI/ML, computer vision, and imaging (ICCV, ACMMM, ICASSP, WACV, ICIP, ICVGIP, IEEE Access). - Program Committee - TIP, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, ACCV, AAAI, ACMMM, ICVGIP

Experience

15 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
13 yrs
Current Experience

Samsung r&d institute india - bangalore

6 roles

Senior Staff Engineering Manager/Architect & Head of XR Interactions, Immersive XR

Promoted

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

AndroidAugmented Reality (AR)Python (Programming Language)Artificial Intelligence (AI)PyTorchC+++2

Senior Staff Engineering Manager/Architect, Advanced Research Group

Feb 2022Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Staff Engineering Manager/Senior Chief Engineer, AR Vision Lab

Feb 2019Feb 2022 · 3 yrs

Chief Engineer, Vision Intelligence

Promoted

Mar 2016Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

AndroidAugmented Reality (AR)Python (Programming Language)Artificial Intelligence (AI)PyTorchC+++3

Technical Lead

Feb 2015Feb 2016 · 1 yr

  • Vision Intelligence
AndroidPython (Programming Language)PyTorchC++Deep LearningComputational Imaging+1

Lead Engineer

Apr 2013Feb 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

AndroidPython (Programming Language)C++Deep LearningComputer Vision

Texas instruments

2 roles

Algorithm and Systems Design Engineer

Jul 2011Apr 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Develop high quality, ultra high performance algorithms on embedded platforms for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems such as Lane Departure Warning, Back Over Prevention, Pedestrian Detection, etc for Trade Shows and Design Win's with new customers
  • Closely worked with several ADAS customers to optimize specific ADAS algorithms on TI's DSP and TI's Vision accelerator
  • Development of Vision Library Kernels optimized on TI Architecture for performance that will be used by dozens of customers.
  • Developed system level drivers for multi-core SoC
  • System integration and performance optimization of vision algorithms into RTOS (BIOS) software framework
  • Co-worked with TI Vision R&D to develop expertise on Embedded Vision
  • Mentored one TIer and one 3rd party contractor on Vision Algorithms and TI's DSP and Vision Accelerators.
  • Provided several trainings to Field Apps Engineers, customers and several other groups within TI on DSP and TI's Vision Accelerator.
  • Developed expertise across both algorithm aspects as well as embedded system aspects that is critical for multi core software development
  • Published papers in external IEEE conferences as well as TI's internal conferences.
  • Submitted two patents that is under review internally in TI.
C++Computer Vision

Intern

May 2009Jul 2009 · 2 mos · Bangalore, India

  • 1. Designed, architected and developed Smart Digital Signage on Ti's DM365 that provides feedback on viewership, duration of viewership and also developed a business revenue model to help both signage owners as well as content providers.
  • 2. Optimized TI's face detection for performance as well as detection robustness in bad lighting conditions and large crowd scenarios.
Computer Vision

Indian institute of technology, madras

Research Associate

Dec 2007Jul 2008 · 7 mos · Chennai, India

  • Worked as a Research Associate in IIT Madras, in close collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, developed and optimized Image Processing and Vision algorithms on NXP's Vector processors.
Computer Vision

Caritor solutions india pvt ltd

Software Engineer

Sep 2007Nov 2007 · 2 mos · Bangalore

Texas instruments

Intern

Nov 2006May 2007 · 6 mos

  • Layer 1 Team,

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Master of Science (MS) — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Science (BS) — Electronics and Instrumentation

National College Jayanagar Bangalore

PUC — PCMB

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