Hara Govinda Sai Praneeth Bugata

About Hara Govinda Sai Praneeth Bugata

I am an Applied Scientist II at Amazon (Alexa), where I\'ll be working on projects focused on fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) for machine translation and multilingual language understanding at scale.Previously, I worked as an AI Engineer at IBM, where I designed and delivered Proof of Concepts (POCs) on the watsonx platform, leveraging advanced AI technologies to drive business transformation. My work involved applying Generative AI, Large Language Models, Time Series Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning to build impactful solutions across diverse business use cases.Before IBM, I was a Research Engineer at Toshiba Software India, where I conducted in-depth research on advanced methodologies in Time Series Forecasting and Natural Language Processing. I contributed to the development and deployment of machine learning systems for Time Series Forecasting, Document Classification, and Information Extraction, including an Incremental Learning Vector Auto Regression model designed for edge devices. My contributions were recognized with the “Across & Beyond MD Award” and the “OPM Award” for excellence in project delivery.I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Tirupati. I am a published author and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. I am passionate about building scalable AI systems and applying cutting-edge research to solve real-world problems.

Experience

1. Applied Scientist Ii

   Amazon

   Dec 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Design and implement advanced models and algorithms for natural language understanding and generation• Develop novel approaches to improve large language model performance, efficiency, and reliability• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research innovations into production-ready solutions• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and opportunities for AI optimization• Build and deploy scalable systems that enhance Alexa\'s conversational capabilities• Present technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education

• Sri Chaitanya College of Education

  Intermediate

  2012 — 2014

• Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Visakhapatnam

  10th

  2011 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

  Master of Technology - MTech

  2018 — 2020

• Guru Ghasidas University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2014 — 2018