About Me

I'm Raj Kashikar, a dedicated Computer Scientist with a passion for AI, ML, Full Stack SWE, and innovative technologies. I am graduating with a B.S. in Computer Science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) class of 2026. My current work has focused on developing advanced solutions to enhance decision-making and efficiency in various domains, including supply chain management, network functions, and secure communications.

I strive to bridge the gap between complex technical challenges and practical, user-friendly solutions. Whether it's through cutting-edge research or hands-on projects, my goal is to make a significant impact in the field of technology and beyond.

What I Do

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    AI Research

    Conducting advanced AI research to develop innovative solutions in various domains.

  • Web development icon

    Full Stack Development

    High-quality development of software engineering projects with a focus on functionality and improving user experience.

  • mobile app icon

    Mobile Apps

    Professional development of applications for iOS and Android.

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    Data Engineering

    Implementing data engineering solutions to manage and analyze large datasets effectively.

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Education

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virgnia Tech)

    2023 — 2026

    Pursuing a degree: B.S. Computer Science while doing research in AI and Machine Learning applications. Deans List recipient every semester for high academic performance.

  2. Dougherty Valley High School

    2019 — 2023

    Graduated with a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics.

Experience

  1. Researcher

    Aug 2024 — Present

    Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VICEROY DoD)
    Developing Advanced ML Models for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles:

    • Cybersecurity Model Development: Created Deep Q-Network (DQN) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) models to enhance cybersecurity in autonomous vehicles, improving threat detection accuracy by 45%.
    • Human-Computer Interaction Optimization: Enhanced model accuracy, reducing infrastructure costs by 30% and boosting system performance by 40%.
    • High-Impact Research: Led research initiatives and prepared publications for prominent AI and cybersecurity conferences, collaborating with experts at Virginia Tech.
    • Collaboration with National Security Entities: Worked closely with national security stakeholders to develop and deploy innovative AI solutions in the field of cybersecurity.
    • Comprehensive Tool Usage: Leveraged advanced ML and AI tools, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, and AWS for secure data management and analysis.

  2. AWS Machine Learning Research Fellow

    Aug 2023 — Aug 2024

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Creating Advanced ML Research for AWS Cloud Radio Frequencies:

    • Collaborative Sensing: Created multiple Neural Networks to aggregate a Fusion Model on the AWS Cloud, achieving diverse radio frequency sensing using Amazon Sagemaker, EC2, and Amazon S3.
    • Developing Radio Fingerprinting Technologies: Utilizing AWS SageMaker and PyTorch frameworks for innovative model training and deployment.
    • Strategic Collaboration with the National Security Institute: Producing cutting-edge research outcomes for AWS offerings to the Department of Defense and government clients, focusing on RFML and national security applications.
    • Proof of Concept and Tool Development: Building AWS RFML tools, enabling AWS to provide RFML as a service for government defense clientele.
    • Comprehensive Use of AWS and ML Tools: Leveraging AWS IoT Core, AWS Greengrass, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Redshift, AWS QuickSight, AWS CloudWatch, AWS IAM, and AWS KMS for secure and efficient data management and analysis.

  3. Senior Machine Learning Engineer Intern

    May 2024 — August 2024

    Milestone Technologies, Inc.
    Developing a Large Language Model (LLM) for internal employees and external clients, utilizing vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and transformer architectures. Hands-on with fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and embedding optimization. Impacting over 5,000 employees and key clients, the project enhances knowledge management, automated decision-making, and client interactions through advanced NLP, ML, and AI technologies. Key areas include scalable AI infrastructure, data-driven insights, and seamless communication.

  4. Machine Learning Engineer Intern

    Nov 2023 — Feb 2024

    SCMworx Business Solutions B.V.
    Developed an AI model aimed at revolutionizing risk management in supply chain operations. Key responsibilities included:

    • AI Model Development: Leading the design and implementation of an AI-driven solution to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
    • Strategic Oversight: Overseeing the project lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
    • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing analytics to inform model development and refine risk management strategies.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinating with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive product development.
    • Market Analysis: Conducting thorough market research to continuously adapt and innovate in response to industry trends and needs.

Certifications

  1. AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate

    Issued Jul 2024 · Expires Jul 2027
  2. AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty

    Issued Jul 2024 · Expires Jul 2027
  3. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

    Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2025
  4. Intel Cloud oneAPI Ambassador

    Issued Apr 2024
  5. Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert

    Issued Nov 2023

Technical Skills

  • Languages:

    Java, C, C++, PHP, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Swift, Objective-C
  • Web & OS:

    HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, AngularJS, SproutCore
  • Database:

    Spark, Golang, Hadoop, MongoDB, Hive, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Tools & Platforms:

    Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS
  • Machine Learning & AI:

    Data structures, algorithms, data modeling, validation, processing, MapReduce, natural language processing, Neural Networks (CNNs, RNNs, GNNs, DQNs, GANs), RAG, TensorFlow, PyTorch, CoreFlow, Sklearn
  • Security & Other Skills:

    Information security practices, client-server protocol & API design, secure software development, strong object-oriented design, multi-functional requirement crafting, debugging, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

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