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Edge AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Rahul.
Edge AI · Computer Vision · Robotics AI Embedded ML · Sensor Fusion LLM & RAG Systems · Edge AI · IoT

Building AI systems that work in the real world. From research prototypes to deployment‑ready Edge AI — spanning computer vision, robotics perception, and embedded ML systems.

7+ years designing and deploying production‑grade AI systems across industrial automation, robotics, and embedded platforms.
Open to Senior / Lead Edge AI & ML roles · Applied AI consulting · Production‑grade intelligent systems.
TensorFlow · PyTorch Computer Vision NVIDIA Jetson · Edge AI ARM Ambassador 2 x Patent Holder Intel Edge AI Ambassador 250+ Open‑Source Projects
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About me

Who I Am

Applied AI engineer working at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and real‑world deployment.

I’m an Edge AI & Machine Learning Engineer based in Chennai with 7+ years of experience designing and deploying production‑grade AI systems across industrial automation, robotics, and embedded platforms.

My work spans the full ML lifecycle — from data collection and model development to optimisation and deployment on constrained Edge hardware. I focus on building AI systems that are robust to real‑world noise, latency constraints, and operational edge cases.

I have led and contributed to computer‑vision‑based defect detection, robotics perception using sensor fusion, medical ML systems, and industrial visual‑intelligence platforms — translating research concepts into reliable, deployable systems.

Alongside physical AI systems, I actively design NLP, LLM, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, exploring how language models integrate with robotics, industrial data, and operational workflows.

Arduino Certified InstructorARM AmbassadorIntel Edge AI Ambassador 2× Patent Holder IIT Madras Research ParkWTFund Top 8%BITS Pilani AIML
7+
Years Experience
250+
Projects Published
55+
Awards & Certs
100K+
Learners Reached
Tech Arsenal

Tools & Technologies

The stack I use to turn hardware ideas into shipping products.

Product Management
RoadmappingPRD WritingUser ResearchGo-to-MarketPricingPLMKPI TrackingStakeholder Comms
Hardware & Embedded
AVRPICARM Cortex-MPCB DesignAltiumKiCadRTOSMotor ControlFirmwareEMI/EMCProteus
Manufacturing & Ops
BOM OptimizationSupplier CoordinationDFMProto → ProductionCost OptimizationQuality & Compliance
SBC & Edge AI
NVIDIA JetsonJetson OrinRaspberry PiLattePandaBeagleboneEdge ImpulseUltralyticsTensorFlowROSOpenCV
AI & Cloud
Claude CodeAgentic AIPhysical AIRAGAmazon AWSNVIDIA Omniverse
Software & Dev
C/C++PythonJavaScriptSQLNodeJSGitArduino CLISTM32
Open Source
250+ Arduino ProjectsHackster.io ProElement14 7+ yrsTutorial AuthorBeta TestingTop 10%
Featured Work

Applied AI Systems I’ve Built

Production‑grade Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics AI, and LLM systems — designed, deployed, and operated under real‑world constraints.

01
Computer Vision · Industrial AI
AI‑Driven Visual Defect Detection
Contributed to computer‑vision‑based defect detection systems for industrial manufacturing. Aligned early research prototypes with deployment‑ready constraints — building data pipelines, training deep‑learning models, and deploying real‑time inference pipelines on Edge devices under strict latency and reliability requirements.
Computer Vision Defect Detection TensorFlow PyTorch NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI
02
Medical AI · Applied Machine Learning
AI Model for LFIA Outcome Prediction
Developed a machine‑learning model to predict LFIA (Lateral Flow Immunoassay) test outcomes for point‑of‑care diagnostic systems. Designed end‑to‑end ML workflows including data ingestion, feature engineering, model experimentation, validation, and deployment‑readiness for medical research environments.
Machine Learning Medical AI Data Pipelines Model Validation Python
03
Robotics AI · Sensor Fusion
Multiple Production AI Deployments
Led and deployed multiple AI systems in live production environments, including AI‑based pallet tracking for warehouse automation, robot environment perception using sensor‑fusion AI, and visual‑intelligence‑driven auto‑part inspection (SPM) systems. Owned the full ML lifecycle from experimentation to Edge deployment.
Robotics AI Sensor Fusion Computer Vision ROS Edge AI
04
Warehouse Robotics · AMR Platform
Autonomous Mobile Robot — 100kg–2000kg Payload
End-to-end hardware product strategy for warehouse ASRS systems. Defined roadmap for scalable AMR and pallet-shuttle platforms. Secured government innovation grant. National automation startup finalist 2024.
ROSARM Cortex-M Motor ControlEmbedded CPCB Design LIDAR
05
Industrial Vision · Quality Inspection
PCB Assembly Inspection Using AI
Built AI‑based PCB inspection pipelines capable of identifying manufacturing defects under real‑world lighting variations, noise, and camera inconsistencies. Focused on generalisation, robustness, and Edge‑deployable inference for industrial QA systems.
PCB Inspection Computer Vision TensorFlow PyTorch OpenCV
06
Edge AI · Computer Vision
Social Distancing Monitoring System
Designed a real‑time computer‑vision system for people detection and distance estimation, optimized for Edge deployment. Achieved low‑latency inference suitable for constrained compute environments without cloud dependency.
Edge AI Computer Vision Object Detection Embedded ML
07
Edge AI · Environmental Protection
AI‑Powered Wildlife Protection Device
Built an autonomous Edge‑AI system for wildlife protection using on‑device vision inference. Enabled real‑time detection and alerting without reliance on network connectivity, prioritizing reliability in remote and power‑constrained environments.
Edge AI Embedded Vision NVIDIA Jetson Real‑Time Inference
08
NLP · LLM Systems
NLP, LLM & RAG‑Based AI Systems
Designed and implemented NLP pipelines and LLM‑powered applications, including Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Built document ingestion workflows, vector indexing, semantic retrieval, and context‑aware response generation, exploring integration with robotics and industrial knowledge systems.
NLP LLM RAG Vector Search Agentic AI
Marketplace

Buy My Work

Production-ready code and hardware — built from years of real product development.

⌥ Source Code
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Production-ready firmware, libraries & pipelines built over 7+ years of real hardware product development.
FirmwareArduino LibsEdge AIROS PackagesIoT AgentsPCB References
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⚡ Hardware Products
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Production-grade hardware kits and educational bundles for makers, educators, and industrial engineers.
Education KitsIoT BundlesEdge AI KitsSensor PacksAMR ComponentsCustom Design
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Experience & Background

Where I've Worked

7+ years of hardware product leadership across robotics, industrial automation, and embedded systems.

April 2021 — Present
Co-Founder & Technical Director — Products
Robotics Startup · Warehouse Automation
Led end-to-end hardware product strategy for warehouse robotics platforms. Defined multi-product roadmap for scalable AMR and pallet-shuttle systems. Secured government innovation grant. Top 8% competitive startup fund.
2019 — Present
Chief Technology Officer · Hardware & Product Strategy
Sakthi CADD · Industrial Automation
Led technology roadmap for industrial automation serving Tier-1 manufacturing, government, enterprise, and SpaceTech clients. Owned feasibility, cost targets, delivery timelines, and cross-functional execution.
2018 — 2019
Research Engineer
National Research Park & Medical Technology Institute
Developed medical and motion-tracking hardware prototypes. Built IMU-based joint monitoring for biomechanical assessment. Cartridge defect detection for POC diagnostic instruments.
2016 — 2019
Technical Lead · Embedded Systems
Sakthi CADD
Led embedded product feasibility, prototyping, and deployment. Delivered multiple automation systems from prototype to client deployment. Standardized development practices across teams.
2013 — Present
Open-Source Contributor & Content Creator
Arduino · Hackster.io · Element14 · Electroverse.AI
Published 250+ Arduino-based projects. Created educational content reaching 100,000+ learners globally. Top 10% contributor across major hardware communities.
Ready to collaborate?

Let's build something
extraordinary.

Open to building and deploying production‑grade Edge AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics AI systems — from early experimentation to real‑world deployment.

Industrial AI & Visual Intelligence Warehouse Robotics & Autonomous Systems Edge AI & Computer Vision Embedded ML & Intelligent IoT NLP, LLM & RAG Systems
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