Soham Ranade

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About me:

I am currently working as a Machine Learning Engineer at Vianai Systems Inc., where I focus on building new features for the Hila conversational AI platform. My primary interest lies in applying state-of-the-art models and research to create tools that address real-world customer challenges.

Beyond work, I enjoy exploring podcasts and documentaries on topics such as AI/ML, astrophysics, physics, mysteries, robotics, and politics. I also have a passion for creative expression through blogging and poetry—so stay tuned for more on that!

  • Birthday: 28th Sept 1998
  • City: Jersey City, New Jersey

Skills

Technical expertise in AI integration and product development.

Resume

Summary

Soham Ranade

  • Manhattan, New York City, NY
  • ranadesoham40@gmail.com

Education

Masters of Mechanical Engineering (Robotics and Control Track)

2021 - 2022

Columbia University, NY

Key Courses: Data Structures, Neural Networks, Robot Studio, Digital Image Processing

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

2017 - 2021

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Key Courses: Kinematics and Dynamics, Robotics and Control, Finite Element Methods

Professional Experience

Machine Learning Engineer

Dec 2023 – Present

Vianai Systems Inc., New York City, NY

  • Technical Product Owner leading development of Hila, a GenAI financial platform securing 6/7-figure contracts
  • Implemented query disambiguation module improving accuracy by 23.2%
  • Architected OAuth2 user management system for 3.5K+ concurrent users

Data Scientist

June 2022 – Dec 2023

Vianai Systems Inc., New York City, NY

  • Built scalable backend services for VIANOPS platform processing 1B+ daily data rows
  • Engineered data transformation pipelines using Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Spark
  • Led feature development cycles as Team Lead

Area Manager

Jan 2020 – Dec 2020

Amazon, Mumbai, India

  • Managed ~300 warehouse associates across shifts
  • Oversaw fulfilment process and improved operational efficiency
  • Built SQL queries and MACROS to streamline processes

Projects

I have had the opportunity of working at various Labs across BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay, and Columbia University. I have worked on a variety of topics including design, control, and Deep Learning. Here are some of my featured projects:

Recent Blog Posts

Sharing my thoughts, experiences, and insights on robotics, technology, and life.