Akshay Khatri
About Akshay Khatri
Akshay Khatri is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in perception at Kodiak Robotics, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in machine learning and computer vision, with previous roles at Primer AI and Tesla, and holds a Master's degree from Columbia University.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Akshay Khatri has been employed at Kodiak Robotics since 2019, serving as a Senior Software Engineer in the Perception team. In this role, he leads the development of image-based machine learning models that focus on object detection and segmentation. His work is integral to enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicle perception systems. Khatri has also developed a self-supervised pretraining pipeline aimed at improving vision model performance without the need for additional labeled data.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning
Before joining Kodiak Robotics, Akshay Khatri worked at Primer AI as a Machine Learning Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His role involved applying machine learning techniques to solve complex problems. Additionally, he interned at Tesla in 2017, where he focused on Autopilot Computer Vision for three months. His experience also includes serving as a Teaching Assistant for Machine Learning and Deep Learning at Columbia University in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Khatri earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Columbia University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and machine learning.
Research Experience at Columbia University
During his time at Columbia University, Akshay Khatri worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his understanding of machine learning applications. He also served as a Teaching Assistant for courses in Machine Learning and Deep Learning for four months in 2017, further enhancing his expertise in these fields.
Internship Experience
Akshay Khatri has gained valuable experience through various internships. He interned as a Web Developer at CouponDunia for one month in 2014, where he contributed to web development projects. His internship at Tesla in 2017 focused on Autopilot Computer Vision, allowing him to apply his skills in a practical setting within the automotive industry.