Production-grade AI/ML Engineer & Consultant specializing in Generative AI, high-accuracy Forecasting, and scalable cloud MLOps.

### About Me

I am a results-driven Senior AI/ML Consultant, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying scalable, enterprise-grade ML solutions. My expertise spans Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, and advanced Predictive Analytics. Throughout my career, I have specialized in turning complex data challenges into high-performance production systems that deliver clear business value.

### Core Technical Expertise

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**Generative AI & LLMs:** Expert in architecting end-to-end Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, Agentic AI systems, prompt engineering, custom chatbot frameworks, and rigorous LLM evaluation pipelines.


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**NLP & Semantic Search:** Advanced proficiency in building large-scale semantic search engines using transformer embeddings and vector databases. Skilled in developing production-grade Named Entity Recognition (NER) and custom span categorization pipelines using SpaCy and transformer architectures.


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**Data Science & Forecasting:** Extensive experience implementing high-accuracy demand and supply forecasting pipelines. I leverage frameworks like PySpark and Delta Lake alongside time-series models, including ARIMA, Prophet, XGBoost, and LSTMs, validated through strict RMSE, MAPE, and WAPE metrics.


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**Computer Vision:** Practical application of deep learning for compound image analysis, figure extraction, object detection (using MMDetection, FasterRCNN, and RetinaNet), and real-time edge deployments like pose estimation via TensorFlow Lite.



### Production Engineering & MLOps

What differentiates my approach is a deep commitment to robust MLOps practices. I don't just build models; I scale them. I have extensive experience orchestrating full-lifecycle workflows on Databricks and AzureML, utilizing MLflow for experiment tracking and model registry. I routinely configure end-to-end automated training (CT) and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across AWS and Azure cloud environments. To ensure system reliability and low-latency API readiness, I build and manage production-grade web stacks using FastAPI, Flask, Nginx, Gunicorn, and Uvicorn.

Work Terms

### Work Terms & Engagement Guidelines

To ensure a seamless, transparent, and highly productive collaboration, I operate under the following standard work terms for all contract engagements:

#### 1. Scope of Services & Deliverables

I provide end-to-end consulting and development services across the full machine learning lifecycle:

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**AI/ML Development:** Architectural design and implementation of Generative AI (RAG, Agentic AI), NLP (NER, Semantic Search), Computer Vision, and Time-Series Forecasting.


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**MLOps & Infrastructure:** Scaling models to production, automating training (CT/CD) pipelines, and configuring cloud architecture on AWS/Azure using Databricks, MLflow, and Docker.


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**Backend Integration:** Delivering robust, enterprise-ready REST APIs using FastAPI, Flask, Nginx, and Uvicorn.



#### 2. Pricing & Financial Terms

* **Hourly Rate:** My minimum hourly engagement fee starts at **$20/hr**, depending on the complexity, urgency, and technical stack of the project.
* **Fixed-Bid Contracts:** For well-defined projects with concrete requirements, I accept fixed-price milestones. Scope changes mid-project will require a mutually agreed-upon addendum.
* **Invoicing & Milestones:** Payment milestones must be clearly defined and funded via Guru Escrow before work commences. Hourly projects are tracked and billed weekly.

#### 3. Communication & Availability

* **Collaboration Tools:** I am highly responsive via Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Guru WorkRoom for scheduled syncs and updates.
* **Status Reporting:** Clients receive structured technical and progress updates at the end of each milestone or weekly sprint to ensure full alignment.

#### 4. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

* **IP Transfer:** Upon the full and final release of payment for a milestone or project, 100% of the intellectual property, source code, and associated assets transfer directly to the client.
* **Data Security & NDA:** I strictly adhere to non-disclosure agreem