Prateek Ponnuru
About Prateek Ponnuru
Prateek Ponnuru is a Machine Learning Researcher currently working at Inria in Paris, France. He has a background in computer vision and software engineering, with previous roles at Automi.ai, LetsMobility, Oracle, and Wipro.
Work at Inria
Prateek Ponnuru has been employed at Inria as a Machine Learning Researcher since 2022. He is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. His role involves contributing to a research team that focuses on developing models for risk assessment and market predictions within the finance sector. This position allows him to apply his expertise in machine learning to real-world financial challenges.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning and Software Development
Prior to his current role, Prateek Ponnuru worked at Automi.ai as a Computer Vision Engineer for nine months in the Greater Paris Metropolitan Region. He also served as a Python Applications Developer at LetsMobility for one year in Hyderabad. His experience includes a position as a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle for one year, also in Hyderabad, and as an Associate Consultant at Wipro for five years in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Education and Expertise
Prateek Ponnuru holds a Master of Science in Data Science from EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, where he studied from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Osmania University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He possesses a strong understanding of the mathematics and statistics that underpin data science and machine learning, which supports his work in developing complex machine learning models.
Machine Learning Model Implementation
In his career, Prateek Ponnuru has implemented various complex machine learning models, including ResNets, recurrent CNNs, and Inception networks. Notably, he developed a neural network-based computer vision model designed to detect defects in production lines, showcasing his ability to apply machine learning techniques to practical problems in industrial settings.