I am an AI/ML Engineer who blends research with hands-on deployment to build production-ready, inference-optimized ML systems. I specialize in LLM-powered agentic solutions, RAG pipelines, and end-to-end MLOps, delivering reliable AI in production using Python, PyTorch, Docker, LangChain, and AWS. My work combines CMU-level research with real-world deployment, enabling measurable impact such as 35% faster check-ins and 10% operational gains in logistics. I enjoy turning complex algorithms into scalable, secure systems and bridging the gap between theory and practice to solve meaningful problems.

Kiran Prasad Jamuna Prasad

I am an AI/ML Engineer who blends research with hands-on deployment to build production-ready, inference-optimized ML systems. I specialize in LLM-powered agentic solutions, RAG pipelines, and end-to-end MLOps, delivering reliable AI in production using Python, PyTorch, Docker, LangChain, and AWS. My work combines CMU-level research with real-world deployment, enabling measurable impact such as 35% faster check-ins and 10% operational gains in logistics. I enjoy turning complex algorithms into scalable, secure systems and bridging the gap between theory and practice to solve meaningful problems.

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I am an AI/ML Engineer who blends research with hands-on deployment to build production-ready, inference-optimized ML systems. I specialize in LLM-powered agentic solutions, RAG pipelines, and end-to-end MLOps, delivering reliable AI in production using Python, PyTorch, Docker, LangChain, and AWS.

My work combines CMU-level research with real-world deployment, enabling measurable impact such as 35% faster check-ins and 10% operational gains in logistics. I enjoy turning complex algorithms into scalable, secure systems and bridging the gap between theory and practice to solve meaningful problems.

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Language

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Work Experience

Data Scientist - Application Developer at Carnegie Mellon University
May 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a privacy-centric Flutter application with client-side geofencing and QR/6-digit code validation to automate attendance and certificate eligibility. Reduced check-in times by 35% and cut false-negative rejections by 12% through A/B testing on validation latency and geofence radius calibration using Firebase Remote Config.
Data Scientist at Carnegie Mellon University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Automated high-volume ETL pipelines to synchronize check-in/check-out datasets, cutting processing lag by 40%. Recovered 18% of incomplete records via data wrangling and temporal correlation for imputing missing User IDs; transformed unstructured raw logs into structured formats with Pandas.
Graduate Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University (Guided by Prof. Chrysanthos Gounaris)
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Engineered a Graph Attention Network (GAT) and Deep Reinforcement Learning framework to optimize large-scale logistics, achieving 10% efficiency gains and improving routing efficiency; implemented Encoder-Decoder architecture with multi-head attention for high-dimensional graphs.
Mathematics Tutor at PLUS (Personalized Learning Squared)
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Delivered personalized mathematics instruction to diverse learners, leveraging interactive digital tools; tailored feedback and mentorship improved learning outcomes and STEM confidence.
Head of Design at IIChE BMSCE Student Chapter
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Led visual identity and branding; produced marketing assets recognized by university management. Served as Chief Editor for ChemZone-2023, overseeing design and publication using Adobe Creative tools and standardizing design protocols.
Data Scientist, Application Developer at Carnegie Mellon University
May 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Architected a secure, privacy-compliant Flutter application with client-side geofencing and QR/6-digit code validation, enforcing secure-by-default practices and full compliance with institutional data governance. Engineered spatial outlier detection in ETL pipelines to flag GPS spoofing and location anomalies, and integrated SAML SSO into a hybrid GCP Firestore and SQL backend for secure, scalable institutional access. Reduced check-in processing time by 35% and false negative rejections by 12% through A/B testing on geofence radius and validation latency, aided by Firebase Remote Config and statistical hypothesis testing.
Data Scientist, IT-Support at Carnegie Mellon University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed and deployed automated ETL pipelines to synchronize high-volume institutional datasets, reducing processing lag by 40% and eliminating manual bottlenecks. Enforced schema validation and metadata standards for downstream analytics.
Graduate Researcher at CMU - Gounaris Lab (Linde Inc. collaboration)
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Delivered 10% operational efficiency gain for Linde Inc. by engineering a Graph Attention Network (GAT) and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework in PyTorch to optimize large-scale industrial logistics, outperforming Google OR Tools and DQN baselines. Achieved 62% routing efficiency on high-dimensional graphs using an Encoder–Decoder with Multi-Head Attention and Dynamic Node Embeddings; designed training pipelines with reward shaping and curriculum learning for robust DRL convergence.
Head of Design and Chief Editor at IIChE BMSCE Student Chapter
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Led end-to-end design, editorial, and publication workflow for the ChemZone-2023 annual magazine as Chief Editor, managing a cross-functional creative team and standardizing design protocols across marketing assets using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, earning official university recognition. Authored a published article on neural networks applications in the chemical engineering industry, bridging AI/ML research with domain-specific engineering contexts.
Machine Learning Intern at Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Boosted solar panel defect classification validation accuracy by 22% (61% to 83.05%) across six defect categories by replacing an overfitting 11M-parameter CNN with a fine-tuned EfficientNet transfer learning pipeline. Deployed a real-time computer vision web application using Streamlit and TensorFlow/Keras on AWS EC2, delivering top-3 predictive confidences from uploaded images to non-technical users with continuous background hosting via nohup. Accelerated architecture selection for multi-class image classification by benchmarking deep learning models including CNN, MobileNetV2, and EfficientNet, managing the full ML pipeline with Git version control.

Education

Master of Science in AI Engineering & Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at B.M.S. College of Engineering
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
B.E. in Chemical Engineering at B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Data Science Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Generative AI Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Deep Learning Specialization
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Machine Learning Specialization
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
LFS101x: Introduction to Linux
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Python for Everybody Specialization
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 - Data Science Professional
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 - Generative AI Professional
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera / DeepLearning.AI
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Machine Learning Specialization - Coursera / DeepLearning.AI
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Google Cybersecurity Specialization - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
LFS101x: Introduction to Linux - Linux Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics