Hi, I'm Praneeth Aluru, an experienced AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist specializing in designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning and generative AI models. I have hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and enjoy working on end-to-end ML workflows, including everything from data preprocessing to real-time deployment. I'm skilled with advanced NLP techniques using transformers such as BERT and GPT, and I love leveraging cutting-edge tools like LangChain and FAISS to develop intelligent applications. I thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally to align AI models with business goals and drive impactful decision-making. With my background in predictive analytics, deep learning architectures, and multi-modal models, I am passionate about delivering innovative AI-powered solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experiences.

Praneeth Aluru

Hi, I'm Praneeth Aluru, an experienced AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist specializing in designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning and generative AI models. I have hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and enjoy working on end-to-end ML workflows, including everything from data preprocessing to real-time deployment. I'm skilled with advanced NLP techniques using transformers such as BERT and GPT, and I love leveraging cutting-edge tools like LangChain and FAISS to develop intelligent applications. I thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally to align AI models with business goals and drive impactful decision-making. With my background in predictive analytics, deep learning architectures, and multi-modal models, I am passionate about delivering innovative AI-powered solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experiences.

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Hi, I’m Praneeth Aluru, an experienced AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist specializing in designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning and generative AI models. I have hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and enjoy working on end-to-end ML workflows, including everything from data preprocessing to real-time deployment. I’m skilled with advanced NLP techniques using transformers such as BERT and GPT, and I love leveraging cutting-edge tools like LangChain and FAISS to develop intelligent applications.

I thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally to align AI models with business goals and drive impactful decision-making. With my background in predictive analytics, deep learning architectures, and multi-modal models, I am passionate about delivering innovative AI-powered solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Javanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

AI & Machine Learning Fellow at ElevateMe
December 1, 2024 - Present
Increased financial forecasting accuracy by 30% through the development of time series and deep learning models using TensorFlow and Azure cloud. Conducted in-depth HR data analysis to identify attrition trends and provide actionable insights, reducing manual reporting efforts by 40%. Used data visualization tools such as Tableau to create comprehensive stories that supported retention strategies. Collaborated effectively using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Slack in a professional team environment.
AI/ML Engineer at Med-kick
December 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Deployed Dockerized speech recognition applications integrated with AWS and S3, improving client satisfaction by 25%. Developed an 85% accurate Named Entity Recognition (NER) model for doctor-patient conversations ensuring HIPAA compliance. Leveraged Neo4j for structuring EHR data into knowledge graphs to boost decision-making efficiency by 30%. Implemented RAG pipelines for healthcare queries using LangChain, OpenAI, and FAISS, enhancing response accuracy by 25%. Designed dashboards with SQL, Power BI, and Matplotlib to raise operational efficiency by 30%. Analyzed team discussions to increase operational efficiency and product adoption.
Data Scientist – AI / ML Researcher at UNCG
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Developed TensorFlow CNN-LSTM models for ADHD detection from fMRI scans, improving accuracy by 15%. Led a team in analyzing employment impacts post-COVID using predictive analytics and statistical modeling. Enhanced NLP models through BERT and GPT integrations, increasing task efficiency by 45%. Conducted data preprocessing and segmentation optimizations for fMRI data to boost model reliability.
AI-Data Scientist at Datakalp
August 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Applied machine learning and NLP techniques for clinical doctor-patient conversation data, achieving 70% accuracy in NER for drug and disease classification. Created optimized ETL pipelines reducing model runtime by 95%. Led text preprocessing improvements resulting in greater model precision and accuracy in EHR data.
Machine Learning Engineer at AAIC Technologies
September 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Optimized e-commerce pricing models with TensorFlow and PyTorch on cloud platforms GCP and Azure, improving accuracy by 20%. Applied various ML algorithms including Random Forests and XGBoost for fraud detection and predictive modeling. Conducted exploratory data analysis and statistical testing leading to a 25% operational efficiency improvement and 10% process enhancements.
AI & Machine Learning Fellow at ElevateMe
December 1, 2024 - Present
Increased financial forecasting accuracy by 30% through the development of time series models and deep learning architectures on Azure cloud. Conducted in-depth employee data analysis uncovering attrition trends and enabling data-driven HR decisions. Reduced manual reporting efforts by 40% via exploratory data analysis and correlation analysis. Created actionable Tableau dashboards to provide insights for reducing attrition rates. Applied regression, classification, and clustering algorithms for performance optimization. Collaborated in a professional team environment using Jira, Confluence, and Slack for effective communication and project management.
AI/ML Engineer at Med-kick
December 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Deployed a Dockerized speech recognition ML application integrated with AWS, boosting client satisfaction by 25% and reducing deployment time by 40%. Developed an 85%-accurate Named Entity Recognition model for doctor-patient conversations adhering to HIPAA compliance. Leveraged Neo4j NoSQL to create knowledge graphs that improved analytics and decision-making efficiency by 30%. Built RAG pipelines and chatbots using LangChain, OpenAI, and FAISS, containerized FastAPI applications, and deployed them on AWS SageMaker. Designed SQL and Power BI dashboards increasing operational decision-making efficiency by 30%. Analyzed team discussions for process improvements resulting in 20% efficiency gains and increasing product adoption by 15%.
Data Scientist – AI / ML Researcher at UNCG
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Developed a CNN-LSTM model for ADHD detection using fMRI scans, improving detection accuracy by 15%. Enhanced data preprocessing and augmentation methods, boosting model reliability. Led a team to analyze COVID-19's impact on employment using statistical and predictive modeling. Conducted regression and time series decomposition for longitudinal studies. Integrated BERT and GPT transformer embeddings, improving NLP task efficiency by 45% on Azure and GCP platforms.
AI-Data Scientist at Datakalp
August 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Implemented deep sort algorithm for person tracking in video data. Applied machine learning and NLP on clinical doctor-patient conversation data, achieving 70% precision in Named Entity Recognition using Scispacy and PyTorch. Maintained ETL pipelines and reduced model runtime by 95% via optimized text preprocessing and spell correction. Led feature extraction and tokenization improvements, increasing NER precision by 15% for medical terms classification.
Machine Learning Engineer at AAIC Technologies
September 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Optimized NLP regression e-commerce pricing models using TensorFlow and PyTorch on GCP and Azure, improving accuracy by 20%. Employed Random Forests, XGBoost, and deep learning algorithms to enhance credit card fraud detection, increasing pricing accuracy by 15%. Conducted exploratory data analysis, statistical hypothesis testing, and correlation analysis leading to 25% operational efficiency improvements. Delivered actionable insights aligned with business strategies improving process efficiency by 10%.

Education

Master of Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad CMRTC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Master of Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad CMRTC
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Data Analytics and Machine Learning Certificate of Completion
November 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
ElevateMe Bootcamp Applied Machine Learning certification
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Python Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Data Science certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Java Certification
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Data Analytics and Machine Learning Certificate of Completion
November 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
ElevateMe Bootcamp Applied Machine Learning Certification
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Python Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Data Science Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Java Certification
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education