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Hello, I’m Praveer Kumar, a software engineer with 18 years of experience in software design and development. I hold a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and have led architecture and development across AutoCAD, transportation, mobile, retail, image processing, and financial services. I’m passionate about building scalable AI/ML solutions and integrating discovery and experimentation into production systems. I’m seeking full-time opportunities in information technology and aim to contribute as a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist. I enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI, ML, and software development. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m open to roles that blend AI expertise with strong software engineering.…Hello, I’m Praveer Kumar, a software engineer with 18 years of experience in software design and development. I hold a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and have led architecture and development across AutoCAD, transportation, mobile, retail, image processing, and financial services. I’m passionate about building scalable AI/ML solutions and integrating discovery and experimentation into production systems. I’m seeking full-time opportunities in information technology and aim to contribute as a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist. I enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI, ML, and software development. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m open to roles that blend AI expertise with strong software engineering.

Praveer Kumar

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Hello, I’m Praveer Kumar, a software engineer with 18 years of experience in software design and development. I hold a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and have led architecture and development across AutoCAD, transportation, mobile, retail, image processing, and financial services. I’m passionate about building scalable AI/ML solutions and integrating discovery and experimentation into production systems. I’m seeking full-time opportunities in information technology and aim to contribute as a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist. I enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI, ML, and software development. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m open to roles that blend AI expertise with strong software engineering.…Hello, I’m Praveer Kumar, a software engineer with 18 years of experience in software design and development. I hold a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and have led architecture and development across AutoCAD, transportation, mobile, retail, image processing, and financial services. I’m passionate about building scalable AI/ML solutions and integrating discovery and experimentation into production systems. I’m seeking full-time opportunities in information technology and aim to contribute as a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist. I enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI, ML, and software development. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m open to roles that blend AI expertise with strong software engineering.

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Hello, I’m Praveer Kumar, a software engineer with 18 years of experience in software design and development. I hold a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and have led architecture and development across AutoCAD, transportation, mobile, retail, image processing, and financial services. I’m passionate about building scalable AI/ML solutions and integrating discovery and experimentation into production systems.

I’m seeking full-time opportunities in information technology and aim to contribute as a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Scientist. I enjoy solving complex problems and driving innovation through AI, ML, and software development. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m open to roles that blend AI expertise with strong software engineering.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at ShapeShifter Technology

May 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote algorithms in C++ to optimize performance. Applied linear programming using Gurobi and Lindo optimization tools. Performed bug fixing and code optimization. Developed a Win32 API-based application to interact with DongleServer hardware.

Software Architect / ML Engineer at AccoliteDigital Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023

Performed C++/C# code optimization to improve application performance. Developed UI using C#. Migrated source code to Git and set up Azure DevOps pipelines. Built a real-time wheat detection application using YOLOv3 with TensorFlow/Keras, deployed via a Streamlit interface and retrained periodically.

Senior Software Engineer at Autodesk Asia Pte. Ltd.

September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021

Ported C++ code to the web and developed test apps to verify features in AutoCAD environment. Optimized C++ code, gained experience with WSL2, removed Boost filesystem dependency in favor of std::filesystem, and built Open Source projects (LLVM, Emscripten, Binaryen) on Windows and Linux.

Senior Software Engineer at MSI Global Pte. Ltd

September 1, 2014 - May 31, 2018

Implemented technology solutions by developing UI and core components using C++/CLI, C#, and C/C++. Worked with .NET, embedded Linux, Yocto, and MQTT for automated processing and transaction workflows. Built a proof-of-concept for a BUS location and fare deduction system using CSC cards on ARM V7 with Yocto.

Senior Program Analyst at Nielsen, Malaysia sdn. bhd.

January 1, 2010 - May 31, 2014

Led system analysis, architecture and design, and the implementation of ETL processes to process retail data using C#, Pro*C/C++, and Oracle. Developed desktop UI using C# and managed multiple databases (Oracle and SQL Server) with performance tuning.

Software Engineer at Dover Software India Pvt. Ltd.

October 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010

Developed client-server applications using C++, VC++, and multithreading on Windows XP.

Project Engineer at Wipro

July 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008

Bug fixing, unit test case preparation, and version control using ClearCase. Collaborated with QA to resolve requirements and issues.

Software Engineer at Enaviya Technology Pvt. Ltd.

March 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007

Worked closely with software architects to develop software using C++, VC++, and MySQL.

Software Engineer at Microview Pvt. Ltd.

June 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Development and maintenance of machine vision systems using C++ and VC++.

Software Architect / ML Engineer at Accolite Digital Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023

C++/C# code optimization to improve application performance; developed UI in C#; migrated to Azure DevOps (Git, boards, build pipelines, VM creation); developed a real-time wheat detection application using YOLOv3, trained on augmented data; deployed with TensorFlow/Keras and a Streamlit API; retrained periodically; delivered for a London farmer, greatly reducing manual effort.