Jan 2024 – Sep 2024 · 8 mos · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

• As an AI lead embedded within Core42/Inception AI, I led initiatives to enhance JAIS, a state-of-the-art Arabic LLM. I worked closely with the Applied AI team to define product goals around reasoning and domain-specific performance. My focus included managing large-scale synthetic data generation, prioritizing fine-tuning efforts for models like LLaMA, Mistral, and DeepSeek, and aligning financial model improvements with enterprise use cases. I also oversaw deployment strategies using Hugging Face TGI and vLLM to ensure scalability and responsiveness of production-grade AI systems.

Jun 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India · Hybrid

• Saalas, a trailblazing initiative in the heart of Kashmir Valley, reimagines food and grocery delivery. Our avant-garde cloud kitchens and dark stores set the stage for a culinary revolution. Experience a new era of convenience and taste with Saalas - where tradition meets innovation seamlessly.

Feb 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• As a data engineering manager (Head of Data), my primary focus is the overall management of the data department at Hyke. My key contributions include establishing strong partnerships with the product team to ensure data deliverables are in line with product goals, managing a talented team of data professionals through hiring, training, and development, and improving data pipeline architectures through collaboration with data scientists. Skilled in working with DevOps teams and overseeing infrastructure, including transitioning to an open-source solution.
• Major project contribution include the following:
• 1. Building in-house demand forecasting system from scratch.
• 2. Building in-house Replenishment Engine
• 3. Adoch allocation and Excess management system
• 4. Building in-house e-commerce search with filters and facets.
• 5. Credit Optimisation and charge for credit / block-unblock credit system.
• 6. Customer RFM Segmentation and Churn prediction model.
• 7. Open source Delta Lake warehouse architecture with Bronze, Silver and Gold layers for data storage and data-warehousing needs.
• 8. Implementation of Open Delta Lake House
• 9. Analytics initiative on Power BI | Superset Dashboards to track important business metrics.

Oct 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Tokyo Area · On-site

• As a technical manager, I was responsible for guiding and directing a team of data engineers in the development and delivery of cloud-based services. My team focused on creating clusters for popular databases such as MySQL, Cassandra, and Couchbase. One of the key contributions was the development of a web portal that streamlines the process of creating these clusters for end-users. With just a single click, users can now easily set up their desired cluster, whether it's a MySQL or Elastic cluster. Additionally, I implemented automated scaling, ensuring that resources are dynamically allocated based on changing demands. This not only improves the overall user experience but also enhances the efficiency and scalability of the system. By leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills, I was able to drive the success of this project and deliver a high-quality product to our internal clients.

Jul 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

• As an expert Python engineer, I was part of a systematic portfolio investment project that required a deep understanding of mathematics and statistics. My role involved utilizing my expertise in Python programming to contribute to the successful completion of this project.
• In this role, I was responsible for developing and implementing mathematical models and algorithms to analyze financial data and make investment decisions. I collaborated with a cross-functional team of mathematicians, statisticians, and financial experts to create a robust and accurate investment strategy. My strong technical skills and understanding of the finance industry allowed me to make meaningful contributions to the project, ensuring that the portfolio investment strategy was well-informed and optimized for success

Jan 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Portfolio Construction and Portfolio Optimization:
• Both portfolio construction and optimization are current ongoing projects involve heavy doses of applied mathematics quantitate finance and machine learning algorithms.
• TDD, Python, Flask, PaaS Cloud/ REST APIs/ Micro Services, Oracle, CVXPY.

Sep 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Working with an agile team to develop, test, and maintain database driven business applications built on multiple technologies (Oracle PLSQL, Python, Unix/Linux Shell Scripting, Autosys/Control M scheduling, Java etc). Assisting in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, and estimates. Preparing reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software. Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards. Participating in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code. Package and support deployment of releases. Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications. Analysing and resolving technical and application problems. Adhering to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget. Providing third-level support to business users.

Aug 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bangkok City, Thailand · On-site

• As a Python Engineer, I was responsible for designing and implementing solutions that improved the efficiency and security of payment processing. My experience with Python allowed me to develop custom software that integrated with various payment gateways and provided real-time analytics on transaction data. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and security experts, to ensure that all solutions met industry standards and regulations.
• In addition to my work in the payments industry, I also had the opportunity to work on a corporate banking module for several Thailand-based banking clients. I was able to collaborate directly with these clients onsite in Bangkok to ensure their needs were met and the final solution exceeded their expectations. This experience allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by corporate banking clients and provided valuable exposure to international project work. My strong communication and problem-solving skills were key to the success of these projects

Feb 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At Oracle India, I was part of the FlexCube product development team. My responsibilities involved collaborating with clients' technical teams and business users to ensure successful software development throughout the entire life cycle. I was involved in the system development life cycle, starting from requirements analysis to implementation. Additionally, I provided technical support and troubleshooting to both internal and external clients. To improve system efficiency and performance time, I wrote and maintained custom scripts. Working with software development and testing teams, I designed and developed robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance. I also created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup, and optimization

Jul 2010 – Feb 2011 · 7 mos

• At my first company, OATI, I gained extensive knowledge and experience in software engineering, including the entire software development life cycle. I honed my skills in SQL and Python, and made valuable contributions to the improvement of ongoing projects.