AI Engineer & Researcher

Building the Future with
Artificial Intelligence

Exploring cutting-edge AI technologies, sharing research insights, and empowering the next generation through STEM education.

AI Projects

Cutting-edge AI solutions pushing the boundaries of what's possible

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Quant Alpha AI

Advanced quantitative trading algorithms powered by machine learning for alpha generation and portfolio optimization.

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Featured

Neural Architecture Search

Automated ML system that discovers optimal neural network architectures for specific tasks using reinforcement learning.

AutoMLDeep LearningPyTorchResearch

Real-time AI Agent Platform

Build and deploy autonomous AI agents that can perform complex tasks with natural language understanding.

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Edge AI Framework

Lightweight ML inference framework optimized for edge devices with sub-10ms latency.

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Latest Insights

Blog & Articles

Thoughts on AI, technology, and the future of innovation

AI Research
Nov 8, 2024

The Future of Large Language Models

Exploring the evolution of LLMs and their impact on AI applications, from GPT-4 to multimodal models.

8 min read
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Engineering
Oct 25, 2024

Building Production-Ready AI Systems

Best practices for deploying machine learning models at scale with reliability and performance.

12 min read
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Deep Learning
Oct 10, 2024

Neural Architecture Search Explained

A deep dive into automated machine learning and how NAS is revolutionizing model design.

10 min read
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Publications

Research Articles

Contributing to the advancement of AI through peer-reviewed research

Efficient Transformer Architectures for Low-Resource NLP

R. Banerjee, et al.

Novel approach to reduce computational complexity in transformer models while maintaining performance.

NLPTransformersEfficiency
45
Citations
NeurIPS 2024
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Federated Learning in Healthcare: Privacy-Preserving Medical Diagnosis

R. Banerjee, A. Smith, J. Chen

Framework for collaborative machine learning across medical institutions without sharing sensitive data.

Federated LearningHealthcarePrivacy
32
Citations
ICML 2024
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Meta-Learning for Rapid Model Adaptation in Dynamic Environments

R. Banerjee, M. Johnson

Meta-learning techniques enabling models to quickly adapt to new tasks with minimal training samples.

Meta-LearningFew-Shot LearningAdaptation
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ICLR 2024
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H-Index
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Conferences
Education & Learning

STEM Education

Inspiring the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning

AI for Kids: Introduction to Machine Learning

Interactive course teaching children the basics of AI through fun, hands-on projects.

Beginner8-12 years

Build Your First Robot

Step-by-step guide to creating a simple robot using Arduino and basic sensors.

Intermediate10-14 years

Coding Adventures: Python for Young Minds

Learn programming fundamentals through game development and creative projects.

Beginner7-11 years

Science Experiments at Home

Collection of safe and exciting science experiments using household items.

All Levels6-14 years

Empowering Young Minds

I believe every child should have access to quality STEM education. Through engaging content, interactive projects, and accessible resources, I'm working to make science and technology education fun, inclusive, and inspiring for learners of all backgrounds.

Professional Background

Resume

Director of Engineering | Gen AI & Agentic AI | 18+ Years Transforming Enterprise Operations

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Experience

Lead Director, In-Store AI, Technology & Omni-channel

CVS Health

Sep 2022 - Present

Leading engineering teams building AI systems that power America's largest pharmacy retailer, serving 120M+ customers and 300K colleagues.

  • $90M+ annual savings through Gen AI/ML models and agentic workflows
  • Modernized $50B+ POS transaction platform across 9,500+ stores
  • Led 60-100+ cross-functional engineers building StoreOS with edge computing & computer vision
  • Launched patented Virtual Verification AI and biometric authentication systems
  • Built AI-driven pill verification, inventory detection, and omnichannel ad-tech

Sr. Manager, Pharmacy POS & Store Applications

CVS Health

Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

Managed engineering, product, and UX for StoreFront delivery, mobility apps, and pharmacy POS applications.

  • Led architecture and engineering for ~10K stores pharmacy modernization
  • Built vaccine administration platform (including Covid-19)
  • Implemented state-of-the-art @Edge engineering for analytics
  • Delivered unified retail/pharmacy experience across all store modals

Sr. Manager, Pharmacy POS

CVS Health

Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

Rebuilt Pharmacy POS on web platform for unified experience across CVS and Target stores.

  • Unified POS experience across all store modals
  • Built SRE team for product reliability tracking
  • Modernized pharmacy applications architecture

Sr. IT Consultant & Java Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Jan 2007 - Aug 2012

Lead developer for enterprise applications at Staples Inc. and innovation projects at Java Center of Excellence.

  • Led distributed teams on next-gen web applications
  • Built SOA-based product management systems
  • Developed real-time messaging frameworks

Education

Executive Education - Competing in the Age of AI

Harvard Business School

Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

Focus: AI Strategy and Business Transformation

Professional Education - Internet of Things

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

May 2017 - Aug 2017

Focus: IoT: Roadmap to a Connected World

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

2003 - 2007

Focus: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Skills

Leadership

Engineering LeadershipProduct ManagementAI StrategyStrategic RoadmapsTeam Building

AI/ML Expertise

Gen AIAgentic SystemsComputer VisionML ModelsEdge AIMLOps

Architecture

Enterprise ArchitectureDistributed SystemsEdge ComputingKafka/SRECloud Infrastructure

Product & Tech

OmnichannelE-commerceAd-TechPOS SystemsDevOpsReliability Engineering

Certifications

Patents

Virtual Verification in Pharmacy Workflow (Patent #20240249428)
Automated Prescription Product Counting (Patent #20210374762)

Certifications

Professional Scrum Master - PSM 1 (Scrum.org)
Strategic Thinking Habit (LinkedIn Learning)