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I'm a Senior Machine Learning Engineer and AI Researcher with a PhD in AI, specializing in NLP, Voice AI, and Multimodal Learning. Currently, I'm advancing the field at John Snow Labs by integrating state-of-the-art LLMs and embedding models into the Spark NLP library.
My research focuses on advancing artificial intelligence for multimodal environments with cognitive computing inspired modality independence. I've published in top-tier conferences and have been recognized for my contributions to AI research and industry applications.
With over 6 years of experience in machine learning and AI, I'm passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications that make a meaningful impact on society.
Experience
Senior ML Engineer
John Snow Labs • 2024 - Present
Leading integration of state-of-the-art LLMs and embedding models into Spark NLP library, contributing to 83,000+ pre-trained pipelines across 200+ languages.
ML Engineer
Replica Studios • 2023 - 2024
Developed deep learning models for expressive text-to-speech synthesis, improving speech quality and naturalness in AI-generated voices for interactive storytelling applications.
Data Scientist
Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition, La Trobe University • 2019 - 2023
Led AI team for La Trobe Energy Analytics Platform (LEAP) achieving $500K+ savings. Developed Bunji mental health chatbot recognized as top research project.
Technical Skills
Programming
ML/DL
Cloud & DevOps
Education
PhD in Artificial Intelligence
La Trobe University • 2019 - 2023
Thesis: "Advancing Artificial Intelligence for Multimodal Environments with Cognitive Computing Inspired Modality Independence"
BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Moratuwa • 2014 - 2018
Specialized in Machine Learning and Data Science with focus on deep learning applications.
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I'm always interested in discussing AI research, collaborating on innovative projects, or exploring new opportunities in machine learning.