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Software Engineer

Machine Learning Enthusiast

I'm Pushpak Vijay Katkhede

Crafting scalable systems and AI-driven solutions with clean code for building innovative tech.

I am currently looking for full-time roles in Software Engineering and Machine Learning in the USA.

I'm a Master's Graduate from Oregon State University, majored in Computer Science, and coursework focused in Artificial Intelligence. I have 3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer at IBM and a four-month internship with Tech-Amplifiers.

I'm currently involved in a research effort with Dr. Manish Motwani, working on a project that aims to analyze how effective are the modern ML-based REST API testing and debugging techniques in detecting real-world defects.

I am passionate about software development and machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. I enjoy solving real-world problems and believe in continuous learning and upskilling.


Career Highlights

  • 6 years of programming experience in various languages
  • Over 3 years of industry experience as Software Engineer.
  • Engineered multi-stack software backed by DevSecOps engineering.
  • 6+ machine learning projects in multi-discipline applications.
  • 4 industry-recognized professional certifications.









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Technical Skills & Tools

Programming Languages

Python, JavaScript, Golang, Java, TypeScript, C++, HTML, Shell

Databases

SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB)

Web & Frameworks

React.js, Node.js, Express.js, Spring Boot, Flask, Redux, CSS

Cloud and DevOps

Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, OpenShift, AWS EKS, ECS, Lambda, SQS

Libraries

NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, TensorBoard, GenAI LLMs

Tools

Git, GitHub, Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Postman, IntelliJ, YAML, Linux

Development Practices

Agile, Object-Oriented Design, SDLC, TDD, Microservices, SOA, Distributed Systems

Machine Learning

Model Fine-tuning, Time-Series Forecasting, Tokenization, Langchains, LLMs, Model Compression, CNN, RNN

Projects

"It's not the ideas; it's design, implementation, and hard work that make the difference." - Michael Abrash

Defects4REST
Defects4REST

Introduced Defects4REST, the first public benchmark of REST API defects systematically mined from open-source repositories. Using a semi-automated approach with NLP techniques and manual validation, the project classifies defects into a novel taxonomy of categories.

Tags: NLP, LLMs
Ongoing Effort
Silicon Analysis
Si Level Forecaster

Applied machine learning techniques to analyze silicon concentration in rivers, improving accuracy by 22%. Collaborated with domain experts to validate insights and enhance ecological understanding.

Tags: Deep Learning
Source Code
Jot-It-Down
Jot-It-Down

A cloud-based interactive app built with the MERN stack, enabling users to securely manage notes, reminders, and themes with JWT authentication.

Tags: MERN, Web Development
Source Code
LATS
LATS

A multi-tier GPS-based solution for emergency response, reducing response time to under 45 seconds. Optimized police force deployment using classification techniques, cutting response time by over 50%.

Tags: IoT, Machine Learning
Source Code Journal Paper
Bandit Joins
Bandit Joins

Modified PostgreSQL source code for join operations, reducing execution time by over 30%. Automated ETL processes for large-scale databases and optimized join operations.

Tags: Database Optimization
Research Project
NewsDash
NewsDash

Built a React.js web portal serving curated news articles, providing users with a personalized experience.

Tags: Web Development
Source Code
Bank Telemarketing
Bank Telemarket Analyzer

Developed a predictive system to forecast lead conversions for term deposits. Achieved 96.73% recall using cost-sensitive learning with penalized SVC and Random Forest classifiers.

Tags: Machine Learning
Source Code
Research Productivity Manager
Lab Progress Tracker

Developed a Research Lab Management application using Vue.js, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, simplifying well-organized logging of progress timelines, outcomes, and feedback while ensuring secure role-based access policies.

Tags: Application Development, DevOps
Private Project
Medical Dataset Augmentation
Medical Dataset Augmentation

Engineered GANs to augment a skin lesion dataset, increasing training samples by 180%. Improved classification accuracy by resolving class imbalance and reducing model bias, enhancing real-world applicability.

Tags: Deep Learning
Research Project
Battle for Better Neighborhood
Neighborhood Recommender

Developed a data-driven approach to neighborhood recommendation using clustering algorithms like K-means and DBSCAN. Enhanced understanding of neighborhood characteristics to address resident preferences.

Tags: Machine Learning, Data Science
Source Code
CrackStation
CrackStation MVP

Developed a library to decrypt passwords encrypted with SHA-256 algorithms. Implemented a public API for seamless integration, documented with Swagger.

Tags: Cybersecurity
Source Code

Journey

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

2022 - 2024

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

GPA: 3.75/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

2015 - 2019

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

GPA: 3.44/4.0

Professional Experience

Research Assistant

Dec 2024 – Present

ANSWER LAB, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2023 – June 2024

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Application Developer - DevOps

Oct 2019 – July 2022

IBM, Bangalore, India

Data Science Intern

July 2019 – Oct 2019

TechAmplifiers, Pune, India

Credentials

"I believe certifications are the bridge between one's potential and one's professional success, validating not just what you know, but how effectively you can apply it."

PCAP 31-03

Python Certified Associate Progrmmer

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Webservices Certified Cloud Practitioner

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Cloud Advocate

IBM Certified Advocate - Cloud v1

Data Science Professional Certification

Certificate issued by Coursera & authorized by IBM

Applied Data Science Capstone

Certificate issued by Coursera & authorized by IBM

Hire me

I am actively seeking for full-time opportunities in the field of Machine Learning and Software Engineering.