Dhananjai Sharma
About Dhananjai Sharma
Dhananjai Sharma is a Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in developing advanced systems using deep learning and sensor data. He has worked at notable institutions including Motional, Carnegie Mellon University, and Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems.
Work at Motional
Dhananjai Sharma has been employed at Motional as a Machine Learning Engineer since 2020. His role involves the application of machine learning techniques in the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. He has contributed to various projects focused on enhancing the capabilities of self-driving systems, utilizing his expertise in deep learning and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Dhananjai Sharma holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Goa Campus, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and machine learning applications.
Background
Dhananjai Sharma began his career with a research internship at the National University of Singapore in 2017, where he worked in the Acoustic Research Laboratory for five months. He then served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in 2019 for seven months. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Project Assistant at the Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems at IISc for five months in 2018.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Dhananjai Sharma has implemented various technical projects. He developed deep learning models for a semantic SLAM system using C++. Additionally, he created a multi-object tracking system for traffic lights that integrates camera and LiDAR data. He also worked on a deep learning-based lane-detection system utilizing LiDAR data, showcasing his skills in machine learning and computer vision.