Yash Bitla
About Yash Bitla
Yash Bitla is a Software Engineer with experience in various roles across technology and research sectors. He has a background in computer science, holding both a Bachelor's degree from Don Bosco Institute of Technology and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Dragonfruit AI
Yash Bitla currently serves as a Software Engineer at Dragonfruit AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he has spearheaded the integration of object detection training workflows with the Weights and Biases API, which has automated and scaled AI model training processes. Additionally, he developed Docker containers to streamline setup and deployment processes, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Integrated Media Systems Center
Before joining Dragonfruit AI, Yash worked as a Research Engineer at the Integrated Media Systems Center in Los Angeles, California, from 2022 to 2024. His research focused on computer vision techniques aimed at detecting and counting homeless encampments in Los Angeles using real-world street-level video data. This work contributed to understanding urban challenges through advanced technology.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Yash Bitla completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Don Bosco Institute of Technology (D.B.I.T) from 2017 to 2021. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2022 to 2023. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering and research.
Internship Experience at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
During his studies, Yash gained practical experience as a Student Intern at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, where he worked for one month in 2019. This internship provided him with insights into the automotive and agricultural sectors, enhancing his understanding of industry applications in technology.
Contributions to SoFi and FlockFlair
Yash Bitla has also worked at SoFi as a Software Engineer for three months in 2023, where he enhanced fraud detection capabilities by implementing a configurable name mismatch detection feature for ACH transactions. Additionally, he served as an Android Developer at FlockFlair for four months in 2021, further diversifying his software development experience.