Rushikesh Koli

About Rushikesh Koli

As an AI Engineer with over 34years of experience, I specialize in developing cutting-edge solutions in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI. I am passionate about leveraging AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Huggingface to build impactful products that solve real-world challenges.I lead the design and deployment of AI/DL models, having successfully built high-performance image classification pipelines and deployed Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and Large Language Models (LLMs). I have optimized inference speed by over 25% using Nvidia Triton Inference Server.Some of my key expertise includes:Developing and deploying AI/ML solutions with multi-GPU training for optimized performance.Building scalable, production-ready models using Docker, Web APIs, and Amazon SageMaker.Specializing in transfer learning, transformers, and LLMs to solve NLP and computer vision tasks.Contributing to the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects—from data collection and preprocessing to model validation and deployment.Beyond my technical skills, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading data science initiatives that drive results. With a strong focus on staying at the forefront of AI advancements, I am eager to contribute to innovative projects and explore opportunities that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.Let’s connect if you’re interested in AI-driven innovation, cutting-edge machine learning, or collaborative AI projects!

Experience

1. Ai Engineer

   Deloitte

   Jan 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  PG-DAI, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

• Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics

  2016 — 2020