Lakshmi Nair
About Lakshmi Nair
Lakshmi Nair is a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Lightmatter, specializing in fine-tuning methods for machine learning models. With a PhD in Robotics from Georgia Institute of Technology, Nair has developed innovative training algorithms and software tools that improve the efficiency and accuracy of machine learning applications.
Current Role at Lightmatter
Lakshmi Nair serves as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Lightmatter, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing advanced training and inference algorithms that improve both the accuracy and speed of machine learning models. Nair is also responsible for guiding machine learning workloads on Lightmatter hardware, ensuring that the latest advancements in the field are integrated into the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at Lightmatter
Prior to her current role, Lakshmi Nair worked at Lightmatter as an L4 Machine Learning Scientist from 2021 to 2022. During this time, she specialized in fine-tuning methods such as Knowledge Distillation and Parameter Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT). Nair contributed to the development of novel algorithms that enhanced the performance of machine learning models, focusing on transformers and multimodal models.
Research Background at Georgia Institute of Technology
Lakshmi Nair was a Graduate Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2021. Over the course of seven years, she engaged in research related to robotics, culminating in her achievement of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Her academic work laid a strong foundation for her expertise in machine learning and its applications.
Educational Qualifications
Lakshmi Nair holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She further advanced her education by obtaining a PhD in Robotics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2014 to 2020.
Internship Experience at Broadcom
In 2013, Lakshmi Nair completed a summer internship at Broadcom in Bengaluru Area, India. This two-month experience provided her with practical exposure to the industry, complementing her academic background and enhancing her skills in the field of technology.