Vikram Salunkhe
Former Founder with a passion for AI/ML
Through my experience, I have observed that solving any problem in the world involves three steps:
[Step-1] Collecting data points, which requires engineering work.
[Step-2] Connecting those data points, which demands creativity.
[Step-3] Finding meaningful insights and developing effective solutions, which involves using science - specifically, applying mathematics and other scientific principles.
Therefore, data is at the core of problem-solving, as it provides the foundation for understanding, connecting, and creating solutions.
[Step-1] Collecting data points, which requires engineering work.
[Step-2] Connecting those data points, which demands creativity.
[Step-3] Finding meaningful insights and developing effective solutions, which involves using science - specifically, applying mathematics and other scientific principles.
Therefore, data is at the core of problem-solving, as it provides the foundation for understanding, connecting, and creating solutions.
During my startup journey, I navigated the complexities of product development, market research, and customer engagement. This experience taught me the importance of empathy in understanding user needs and the value of data-driven decision-making.
I founded and operated a tech startup in Satara, Maharashtra, India, where I led a team of two software engineers. The company specialized in web design and development services while simultaneously developing two proprietary products. Despite our technical capabilities, the venture ultimately faced challenges due to insufficient market research and difficulties in maintaining positive cash flow.
Skills
Python
SQL
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
Seaborn
Scikit-learn
Machine Learning
LangChain
LangGraph
RAG
AI Agents
Fine-Tuning
NLP
Prompt Engineering
Git
AWS
Docker
Power BI
Google Analytics
Product Management
Experiences
04/2023 - PRESENT
Quantitative Trader | Stock Market (India)
Develop trading strategies and analytical tools using Python and Generative AI to analyze the stock market. Focus on market internals and AI-enhanced sentiment analysis for the Nifty 50 index.
Technical Analysis
Python
AI
LLM
09/2017 - 03/2023
Software Engineer and Director | Altegic Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Led business operations across Product Strategy, Business Analysis, Web Development DevOps, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, and Sales. Developed and launched AdTech and Matrimonial products.
Web Development
SQL
PHP
Sales & Marketing
AWS
Product Management
09/2016 - 08/2017
Software Engineer and Proprietor | Synoptic Brilliance
Provided web design and development services to 7 clients across education and real-estate, and co-operative banking domains.
Web Development
SQL
PHP
01/2016 - 07/2016
Software Engineer | Persistent Systems Ltd.
Automated deployment of Hadoop clusters using Ansible.
DevOps
Ansible
Java
Education
2013 - 2015
Computer Science and Engineering (M.Tech)
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (An Autonomous Institute)
CPI: 8.03
2008 - 2012
Information Technology (B.E.)
Late Narayandas Bhawandas Chhabada Institute of Engineering and Technology (Shivaji University)
Percentage: 65.05%
Projects
RAG
RAG: Intelligent Document Query System
Developed a containerized RAG application using LangChain, OpenAI, and Chroma that enables users to upload PDF documents and extract accurate information through natural language queries via Streamlit.
Fine-Tuning
Medical Report Structuring with OpenAI Fine-Tuned Model
Developed an NLP system using a fi ne-tuned GPT-4o-mini model to transform unstructured medical reports into structured JSON format with 98% accuracy, while reducing token usage and costs.
Machine Learning
Machine Learning-Based Laptop Price Prediction Model
Developed and deployed an XGBoost regression model for laptop price prediction, identifying 10 key features influencing pricing strategy.
NLP
Opsked - Open Skills Education Framework
Designed a skills-focused education framework for today's world. Analyzed the sentiment of YouTube video comments on the Indian education system.
Volunteering
2013 - 2015
President | M.Tech Students' AssociationRajarambapu Institute of Technology (An Autonomous Institute)
This experience helped me develop leadership skills.
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