Yash Parihar

About Yash Parihar

I thrive on the challenge of turning complex data into clear insights that drive decisions. Currently wrapping up my Master’s in Business Analytics and Project Management at the University of Connecticut has been an exhilarating journey where I blend academic theories with hands-on experience in data engineering and AI. My passion lies in creating innovative solutions that not only solve problems but also enhance user experiences.At AutoShopIQ, I had the opportunity to build an AI-powered vehicle repair recommendation engine using advanced NLP techniques. This project was particularly rewarding as it allowed me to leverage historical service data to significantly improve user engagement. I love diving deep into data and finding patterns that can lead to smarter decision-making—it\'s like solving a puzzle where every piece matters.Before that role, I worked with the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), where I architected an AI companion bot utilizing OpenAI\'s GPT-4. This project was exciting because it involved deploying contextual dialogue management for over 100 customers—seeing the positive impact on user satisfaction was incredibly fulfilling.My journey began at HARMAN International as a Software Engineer in Product Development. There, I tackled CarPlay certification defects and led the development of the CarEasyApp to enhance communication between users and their devices. Each experience has shaped my understanding of technology\'s role in everyday life.Outside of work and studies, I enjoy exploring new technologies and staying updated on industry trends. Whether it\'s attending workshops or engaging with fellow enthusiasts online, I\'m always eager to learn more about how we can harness data for better outcomes.If you\'re interested in discussing AI solutions or data analytics projects—or just want to chat about tech—feel free to reach out via email! Skills: Data Analysis | Natural Language Processing (NLP)| AI Engineering | Data Optimization | Software Development | Project Management

Experience

1. Ai Engineer

   Myedmaster

   Jul 2025 — Present · NJ, US

   Key accomplishments include:* Designed and prototyped a real-time speech translation pipeline using gRPC streaming, achieving ~150–200 ms latency per audio chunk for natural live communication.* Built microservices for ASR, MT, and TTS using Docker and Kubernetes with GPU-backed nodes, including autoscaling strategies based on QPS, latency, and GPU utilization.* Optimized model inference with ONNX Runtime, FP16/INT8 quantization, and micro-batching, improving throughput by 30% and cutting GPU costs by 40%.* Implemented monitoring using p50/p95/p99 latency, structured logging, and OpenTelemetry traces, ensuring resilience and fast debugging.* Delivered a scalable architecture supporting multi-language output, global region routing, and high-concurrency fan-out for real-time users.

Education

• Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital

  Secondary Education

  2014 — 2015

• Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital

  Senior Secondary Education, Science

  2016 — 2017

• University of Connecticut

  Master of Science - MS, Business Analytics and Project Management

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2017 — 2021