About me

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with an interest in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning. Willing to work in cross platform fields and possess basic knowledge of coding and software systems including Python, ROS, Gazebo, UGNX, MATLAB, OpenCV, Keras, Tensorflow, PyTorch. Interested to work in a start-up environment.

EDUCATION

National Institute of Technology, Surat (June 2013 - May 2017)
Bachelor of Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering (Overall CGPA: 8.40)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Machine Learning: Keras, Tensorflow, PyTorch
Programming: Python, MATLAB, OpenCV
Designing: Solidworks, UGNX
Robotics: ROS, Arduino, Gazebo

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accio AI, Mumbai (Dec 2019 - Present)

Data Scientist

Developing machine learning models for computer vision.
Working on Convolutional Neural Networks to train models for detection of age, gender and emotions in facial images.
Using transfer learning in Keras and Tensorflow.

Kissfy Inc., Mumbai (Nov 2019 - Present)

Tehcnical Consultant

Working on finnding a solution for video streaming on drone via wifi and RF based modules.
Using ROS and Gazebo to provide a method for simulating stereo camera on a drone and utilizing the data further for image processing.
Currently working remotely from Navi Mumbai. Company is based in San Francisco, US.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Gurgaon (July 2017 - Oct 2019)

Assistant Manager, R&D Divison

Conducted a technical study on the use of plastic fender in automobiles.
In-charge of the development of exterior plastic parts of an automobile from sourcing till the production stage.

INTERNSHIPS

Flytbase Labs, Pune (May 2016 - July 2017)

Robotics engineer intern

Developed an obstacle avoidance system in quadrotors using a stereo camera.
System was able to detect and avoid obstacles based on depth data from camera.
Algorithm was built using python, ROS and OpenCV. Testing was done on Gazebo simulator.

Indian Institute Of Technology, Indore (May 2015 - July 2016)

Research Intern

Worked on a research project involving testing of photo-catalytic degradation of dye.

PROJECTS

Forward kinematics of Stewart Platform (Aug 2016 - May 2017)

Final year University Project

A neural network was used to find solutions to the problem of forward kinematics of a stewart gough platform in real-time.
Created a working model using stepper motors, arduino board and python algorithm.
University CanSat Challenge, Bangalore (Aug 2015 - Jan 2016)

Miniature-Satellite making competition
Project lead, worked on mechanical design and testing of components. Our team was the national winner in the event.
Developed a 3D printed can-sized satellite that was landed using a descent control system including a parachute.
Designed and developed a system which could take various atmospheric data like temperature, pressure, altitude, GPS, and video and send it all to a ground station in real-time.
ABU Robocon India, Pune (Aug 2014 - Mar 2015)

Annual Robotics Competition
Participated in the national-level Robotics competition contested by more than 80 teams across the country.
Involved in the design and development of two Robots capable of playing a doubles badminton match.

TRAINING & COURSES

Computer Vision Basics - Coursera (Aug 2019)

University at Buffalo

Learned basics of computer vision and applied image processing techniques on MATLAB.
Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera (Aug 2017)

Deeplearning.ai
Completed projects on machine learning applications including object detection, image recognition and facial detection.
Control Of Mobile Robots - Coursera (May 2016)

Georgia Institute of technology
Project on development of a virtual obstacle avoidance system in automobiles, based in MATLAB.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Won outstanding achievement award at company for study on plastic fenders in automobiles.
Winner of University CanSat Challenge 2015-16.
Runner up in the Robowars event at University Technical Fest-2015.
Recipient of 1st prize in the Mathematics Olympiad at my school.

Shobhit Gupta