Umera Shaikh

About Umera Shaikh

I am an AI/ML Python Developer with expertise in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into real-world enterprise applications. My core strength lies in designing intelligent, end-to-end solutions that automate manual workflows using GenAI.Core Expertise:LLM Integration:Skilled in prompt engineering and chaining techniques to build applications using OpenAI, Claude, Llama and Gemini models for tasks like summarization, classification, document generation, and content validation.Backend Development:Proficient in building scalable and secure REST APIs using FastAPI, handling data validation, authentication, and exception management.Proof of Concept (PoC) Development:Experienced in translating abstract ideas into working GenAI PoCs that demonstrate business impact and technical feasibility.Cloud & Automation:Hands-on experience with AWS services like Lambda and S3 for deploying serverless AI workflows and managing dynamic file processing. Adept at automating data extraction from PDFs, images, and transcripts.Tooling & Libraries:Strong command over Python ecosystem tools such as LangChain, PyPDF2, pdfminer, PIL, Pandas, and Docker for building robust AI pipelines-Working Style:I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions align with business goals.I focus on building production-ready systems through iterative development, rapid prototyping, and performance tuning.My approach is structured, goal-oriented, and always aligned with delivering practical value through AI.

Experience

1. System Engineer

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Nov 2024 — Present · Thane, IN

   AI/ML Python Developer – LLM & Backend Integration-LLM Integration:Integrated LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Gemini) into business apps for summarization, classification, and content validation.Applied prompt engineering and model chaining techniques for real-world use cases-PoC Development:Built rapid GenAI PoCs to validate and showcase AI capabilities.Translated abstract use cases into functional demos-Backend Development:Designed REST APIs using FastAPI with secure routing, validation, and exception handling.Integrated services into scalable backend systems-Cloud & Automation:Used AWS Lambda and S3 for serverless deployment and content workflows.Automated manual tasks using Python scripts to process PDFs, images, and transcripts-Tools & Libraries:Python, FastAPI, Flask, LangChain, pdfminer, PyPDF2, Pandas, NumPy, Git-Collaboration:Worked cross-functionally with PMs and engineers to align AI solutions with business goals.Presented PoC results and proposed improvements for production readiness.

Education

• SMT. CHM College, Ulhasnagar - 03

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

• Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Reserch Academy (SASTRA), Thanjavur

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Programming, Specific Applications