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PREM KUMAR

Machine Learning Engineer
Petaling Jaya

Summary

Machine Learning Engineer specializes in Facial Recognition, e-KYC and Digital Identity with 4 years of experience developing Machine Learning models with production-grade solutions. Complex problem-solver with an analytical and driven mindset.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AI Consultant

tekkis
05.2022 - Current

Tech Lead

Neofin Inc
11.2021 - Current
  • Building AI eKYC architecture from ground up for 3 core technologies including Facial Recognition, Liveness Detection and OCR using TensorFlow and PaddlePaddle
  • Managed group of 5 engineers comprised of 3 Data Scientists and 2 Machine Learning engineers
  • Experienced in transforming data science prototypes and applying appropriate ML algorithms and tools
  • Work closely with CEO and COO to understand requirements from business point of view and translate them to technical tasks
  • Integrated Machine Learning solutions (e-KYC) to core Finance models including bank loans, BNPL, micro loans and many more

Machine Learning Engineer

WISE AI
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed Face Anti Spoofing and Facial Recognition using Deep Learning for e-KYC system and process
  • Lead the data collection process for Facial Recognition model training using public, private and synthetic datasets based on GAN
  • Experienced in data processing, model training and model deployment for SaaS/On-Premise with production grade solutions including Docker and ZMQ
  • Experienced in designing scalable Machine Learning production architecture for SaaS/On-Premise
  • Scrum Master, estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology
  • Skilled in Flask/FAST, Docker, Jupyter, Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, Git, Linux, Dash, Grafana, Prometheus, AWS, Apache Superset, Message Queue (ZMQ), Streamlit, Atlassian JIRA, Git, Bitbucket and Confluence

Hardware Engineer

DYSON
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Worked on core Electronics development for next generation Robotics

Research Engineer

MONASH UNIVERSITY
Petaling Jaya
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed algorithm to perform multi-class Palm Seed Classification for Sime Darby Plantation to assist in their seed grading system
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
  • Developed stage-wise classification using Deep Learning in line with business goal
  • Performed image classification using CNN (AlexNet) with Support Vector Machine (SVM) as the final classifier using TensorFlow
  • Developed a mobile application using MobileNet for Android

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Computer SystemsEngineering

Monash University
Petaling Jaya
01.2014 - 01.2018

Skills

  • Algorithm implementation
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Accomplishments

  • Recommendation Model using Deep Learning and analyzed contents to provide item recommendations to users using TensorFlow
  • Determine Fraudulent transactions using Machine Learning by processing cashless transaction data: handled imbalanced dataset and applied Support Vector Machines (SVM) for predictions
  • Performed credit scoring using Machine Learning by analyzing huge dataset and perform data analysis to predict credit score using different algorithms (SVM, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting)

Timeline

AI Consultant

tekkis
05.2022 - Current

Tech Lead

Neofin Inc
11.2021 - Current

Machine Learning Engineer

WISE AI
09.2020 - Current

Hardware Engineer

DYSON
02.2019 - 08.2020

Research Engineer

MONASH UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Computer SystemsEngineering

Monash University
01.2014 - 01.2018
PREM KUMARMachine Learning Engineer