About Kaustubh

About Me

I’m a Computer Science Engineer and Chartered Engineer (India) who builds AI systems, software, and automation that solve real-world problems. My work sits at the intersection of AI/ML research, full-stack engineering, and technology ventures. I enjoy taking ambitious, complex ideas and turning them into elegant, scalable solutions that combine engineering with creativity.

  • ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

    Project Intern | On-site | Jun 2024 – Dec 2024

    • Developed an AI-powered disaster monitoring platform; the research was published in a Q1 Springer Nature journal and the system received Indian copyright registration.
    • Improved relevance 5× over plain keyword-based methods using NLP and extractive QA in Python.
    • Built a full-stack web portal with a PostgreSQL database, custom JavaScript API and React.js dashboard with advanced filtering for real-time and historical disaster analysis.
    • Applied computer vision and large language models for rooftop and sand dune extraction from satellite and aerial imagery.

    Skills: Python, NLP, PostgreSQL, React.js, Data Analytics

  • Rancho Labs

    Python & AI Intern | Remote | Jun 2023 – Oct 2023

    • Designed a hands-on ML curriculum covering CNNs, linear regression and logistic regression using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
    • Built projects and assignments on public Kaggle datasets for practical, hands-on learning.
    • Created slides and learning materials for the Python and AI program, which has trained 20,000+ students company-wide.

    Skills: Python, ML Algorithms, CNN

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Master's in Computer Science and Engineering | 2026 – 2028

    Courses: Human-AI Interaction and Systems, Advanced Database Systems, Computer and Network Security

  • Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE)

    Data Intern | Remote | May 2024 – Jun 2024

    • Built a Python data automation tool to clean and organize the admin client database and marketing email lists.
    • Cut manual database cleaning from 5+ hours to minutes, improving operational efficiency for the admin team.

    Skills: Python, Data Automation, Data Cleaning

  • Leoforce

    QA Intern | Remote | May 2023 – Jul 2023

    • Built interactive JavaScript dashboards and playgrounds with REST APIs, used by the Data Science team to test and visualize AI-powered candidate ranking models.
    • Developed scripts matching job-description skills to candidate profiles for an automated recruitment tool, delivering 20% faster matching.
    • Collaborated with the Data Science team to test and refine AI ranking models.

    Skills: JavaScript, REST APIs, QA, GitLab

  • Kotronix Technologies

    Silent Director | Aug 2026 – Present

    • Transitioned out of day-to-day operations after 1.5 years as Proprietor; now serve solely in an advisory capacity.

    Sole Proprietor | On-site | Feb 2025 – Aug 2026

    • Led a technical team of 20 diagnosing, repairing or replacing component-level faults (BMS boards, x86 systems, power modules) in 22+ DC fast chargers.
    • Generated $171K in revenue for Lucknow City Transport Service Ltd. (LCTSL) at ~87% lower cost than full replacement.

    Skills: Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting, Project Coordination, Entrepreneurship

  • The NorthCap University

    B.Tech in Computer Science (AI/ML) | 2021 – 2025

    • CGPA 8.94/10 (GPA 3.65/4) with a Merit Scholarship in all semesters.
    • Peer Tutor for Python & Cyber Security.
    • Completed 560+ hours of community service.

    Core Courses:
    Computational Linguistics & NLP (CSL448)
    Computer Vision (CSL447)
    Deep Learning (CSL312)
    Applied AI & Expert Systems (CSL347)
    Reinforcement Learning (CSL348)

  • Sardar Patel Vidyalaya

    Grade 12 – 90.8% | 2019 – 2021

    • Studied Python and MySQL, building strong programming fundamentals.
    • Class Representative (Grades 9–12), managing class communication and coordination.
    • Completed internship at Edunext Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2019).

    Skills: Python, MySQL, Leadership, Communication

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  • Kotronix Technologies
    Led on-site coordination and troubleshooting operations to optimize EV charging infrastructure.
  • Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)
    Organized and supported technical events focused on app and cloud development.
  • Enactus
    Directed creative design and finance operations for university social projects.
  • Class Representative (Grades 9–12)
    Managed class communication and coordination.

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Offensive Check

Offensive Check

Predicts if text is offensive using NLP & ML.

Scholar Stack

Scholar Stack

Platform where students can share quality notes and receive community service hours based on originality, quality, and effort

Event Hub

Event Hub

Kotlin + Jetpack Compose event app.

See more projects on GitHub