Abhilash Balachandran
About Abhilash Balachandran
Abhilash Balachandran is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Advanced Data and Intelligence at Ridecell, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master's degree in Robotics from The Johns Hopkins University and has experience in developing deep learning models and data management tools.
Current Role at Ridecell
Abhilash Balachandran serves as a Senior Software Engineer in the Advanced Data and Intelligence division at Ridecell. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects focused on data analysis and machine learning. His work involves integrating custom Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to improve data augmentation processes using Large Language Models. He continues to play a significant role in enhancing the company's data management capabilities.
Previous Experience at Ridecell
Before his current role, Abhilash worked as a Software Engineer at Ridecell from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he designed and deployed scalable Deep Learning models for detailed image analysis. He also developed co-pilot agents using Large Language Models, which aimed to enhance data management capabilities. His contributions included the development of advanced analysis tools, such as nemosearch.ai, which utilized sensor data for scenario extraction and metrics evaluation.
Education and Expertise
Abhilash Balachandran earned a Master’s Degree in Robotics from The Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, completed between 2011 and 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced data analysis techniques.
Internship and Research Experience
Abhilash has gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. He worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. in 2018, focusing on navigation for two months. Additionally, he served as a Research Intern at IIIT Hyderabad in 2013 and as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2016, where he engaged in projects that involved statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze extensive data from automotive fleets.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Abhilash Balachandran possesses a range of technical skills in software engineering, data analysis, and machine learning. His expertise includes designing deep learning models, developing data management tools, and analyzing automotive fleet data to extract vital metrics. His contributions to projects at Ridecell and previous roles demonstrate his ability to leverage advanced technologies for practical applications in the automotive industry.