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Theepan Kumar Gandhi · AI / ML Engineer

Building AI systems that are thoughtful, reliable, and ready for production.

Generative AI Agentic Workflows Retrieval Systems MLOps Production AI

AI Engineer building machine learning products, retrieval systems, and data applications that turn complex information into usable decisions.

0+ Projects Built
0% Top-k Retrieval
0+ Years Exp
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Theepan Kumar Gandhi
About

About Me

I’m an AI / ML Engineer and recent Master’s graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology, with hands-on experience building intelligent systems across Generative AI, autonomous agents, recommendation systems, and production-oriented machine learning.

I specialize in taking AI projects from concept to deployment, building scalable systems that combine intelligent modeling, orchestration, and reliable engineering for real-world impact.

My stack includes Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, FAISS, Pinecone, LlamaIndex, LangGraph, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with a focus on building scalable, deployable solutions that deliver real business value.

25+Projects Built
3Years Experience
6Certifications
92%Top-k Retrieval
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Background

Education & Experience

Education
2018

Integrated MSc Data Science

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

2018 - 2023

Experience
2021

Machine Learning Intern

Optisol Business Solutions, India

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

Experience
2023

Machine Learning Intern

Peculiaar Automation Solutions, India

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Education
2024

Master's in Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

2024 - 2025

Experience
2025

Data Science Intern

Pure Platform, Chicago, USA

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Education 2018 - 2023
2018

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

Integrated MSc Data Science

  • Built a strong foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, Probability and Applications, Business Statistics, and Multivariate Data Analysis, strengthening analytical and problem-solving skills for data science.
  • Developed solid systems and technical depth through Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and programming in Python and R.
  • Strengthened applied data science expertise through Big Data and Data Mining coursework, supported by practical projects focused on scalable, data-driven solutions.
Experience Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
2021

Optisol Business Solutions, India

Machine Learning Intern

  • Engineered a real-time data prefetcher to acquire and stage time-series network telemetry streams into Amazon S3 for ML prediction.
  • Developed and deployed a Prophet time-series forecasting model on SageMaker, exposing a real-time prediction endpoint for telemetry data.
  • Deployed FastAPI endpoints to expose Prophet SageMaker predictions, enabling real-time network telemetry forecasting for enterprise clients.
  • Optimized MongoDB Atlas data workflows, improving retrieval speed by 30% and enabling scalable analysis in a high-performance database.
Experience Jan 2023 - May 2023
2023

Peculiaar Automation Solutions, India

Machine Learning Intern

  • Developed a deep learning attendance system using Convolutional and Siamese Networks for accurate facial recognition and identity matching.
  • Automated nearly 70% of manual attendance tracking, significantly improving operational efficiency for HR workflows.
  • Integrated MySQL for secure record management, reliable attendance storage, and streamlined access control.
  • Improved system usability by enabling faster attendance capture and reducing manual errors in day-to-day workforce tracking.
Education 2024 - 2025
2024

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master's in Data Science

  • Completed advanced graduate coursework in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning, building strong expertise in modern AI and predictive modeling.
  • Strengthened analytical skills through Regression, Statistical Learning, and Monte Carlo methods for rigorous model evaluation and data-driven decision making.
  • Built solid data and AI foundations through Big Data, Database Management, and Data Preparation & Analysis, with practical application in scalable machine learning solutions.
Experience Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
2025

Pure Platform, Chicago, USA

Data Science Intern

  • Engineered and served a multimodal hybrid product search engine supporting simultaneous text and image input, leveraging FAISS for low-latency vector similarity search and achieving 92% top-k retrieval accuracy, helping users find the right product faster.
  • Fused OpenAI CLIP-based text and image embeddings into unified vectors, incorporating BM25 scoring to improve text understanding and image relevance, enhancing multimodal search quality and user satisfaction.
  • Optimized search with FAISS IndexHNSW, achieving 20% faster retrieval and 2x concurrent searches without additional costs.
  • Structured a flexible search pipeline supporting image uploads, product URLs, and keyword queries, enabling API integration for real-time retrieval and boosting relevance by 25% via weighted alpha blending, improving product discovery for users.
Expertise

What I Do

Machine Learning Solutions

Designing and deploying custom ML models for predictive analytics, classification, and intelligent automation.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Transforming raw data into actionable insights using dashboards and visual storytelling with Power BI and Tableau.

NLP Applications

Building NLP pipelines for tasks like text classification, semantic search, chatbots, and information extraction.

Recommendation Systems

Developing personalized recommendation engines using collaborative filtering and deep learning approaches.

Model Deployment & MLOps

End-to-end deployment of ML models using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS with scalable pipelines.

Vector Search & Semantic Retrieval

Implementing vector-based search using FAISS or Pinecone for similarity search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Data Preprocessing & Feature Engineering

Cleaning, transforming, and engineering features to maximize model performance and business relevance.

API & Web App Integration

Integrating ML models into web apps using Flask, FastAPI, or Streamlit for real-time inference.

Work

Recent Projects

Credentials

Certifications

DeepLearning.AI

Sequence Models

Jan 13, 2023

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DeepLearning.AI

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Dec 11, 2022

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DeepLearning.AI

Improving Deep Neural Networks

Dec 26, 2022

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DeepLearning.AI

Structuring Machine Learning Projects

Jan 3, 2023

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University of Michigan

Applied Data Science with Python

Dec 23, 2022

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DeepLearning.AI

Convolutional Neural Networks

Jan 23, 2023

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+1 (312) 545-5215

Residence

Chicago, IL

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