Research Interests
I broadly classify my research interests into 2 types
Interests which I pursue as part of profession/career
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning, Deep Learning (Primary focus on Computer Vision)
Interests which are like a hobby
Biology - Neuroscience, Genetics
Physics (Especially Quantum side)
Economics, Finance
Mathematics
I know I can't be a master in these fields, but I learn by reading various Non Fiction books. Check the Books and Blogs tab to understand more on this.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.) - June 2015 to May 2019
Specialisation: Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from NIT Calicut.
Undergraduate Thesis: Object classification and tracking for autonomous carnavigation in Indian road scenarios (PDF)
Advisor: Dr. Praveen Sankaran
Mini Project Thesis: A Blind Assistive Device (PDF)
Advisor: Dr. Dhanaraj
Other interesting reports: Gravitational waves, Artificial Intelligence coursework
Prior to that, I studied in FIITJEE and Ravindra Bharathi Public School and Kennedy in Vijayawada.
Professional Work and Internships
Feb 2020 - Present: Junior Research fellow (JRF), CiSTUP, IISc Bangalore
Working with Dr. Tarun Rambha on developing algorithms to reduce traffic congestion for Bangalore buses. My work is focused towards solving “Bus bunching” problem to reduce traffic congestion.
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020: Software Developer, Microfocus, Bangalore
Worked as a backend developer in ZENWorks Service desk (ZSD) which is primarily a ticket-raising platform. Tasks include fixing customer bugs, developing features related to automatic database up-gradation and writing basic RESTful services.
Dec 2018: Internship, IIST Trivandrum
Worked with Dr. Deepak Mishra on Computer Vision. Project involves detecting number plates from traffic video footage. (Report PDF)
I am grateful to all the faculties who taught me as their role is vital in shaping my career.