About Kaustubh

About Me

I’m a Computer Science Engineer and Chartered Engineer (India) who builds AI systems, software, and automation that solve real-world problems. My work sits at the intersection of AI/ML research, full-stack engineering, and technology ventures. I enjoy taking ambitious, complex ideas and turning them into elegant, scalable solutions that combine engineering with creativity.

  • ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

    Project Intern | On-site | Jun 2024 – Dec 2024

    • Developed an AI-powered disaster monitoring platform; the research was published in a Q1 Springer Nature journal and the system received Indian copyright registration.
    • Improved relevance 5× over plain keyword-based methods using NLP and extractive QA in Python.
    • Built a full-stack web portal with a PostgreSQL database, custom JavaScript API and React.js dashboard with advanced filtering for real-time and historical disaster analysis.
    • Applied computer vision and large language models for rooftop and sand dune extraction from satellite and aerial imagery.

    Skills: Python, NLP, PostgreSQL, React.js, Data Analytics

  • Rancho Labs

    Python & AI Intern | Remote | Jun 2023 – Oct 2023

    • Designed a hands-on ML curriculum covering CNNs, linear regression and logistic regression using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
    • Built projects and assignments on public Kaggle datasets for practical, hands-on learning.
    • Created slides and learning materials for the Python and AI program, which has trained 20,000+ students company-wide.

    Skills: Python, ML Algorithms, CNN

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Master's in Computer Science and Engineering | 2026 – 2028

    Courses: Human-AI Interaction and Systems, Advanced Database Systems, Computer and Network Security

  • Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE)

    Data Intern | Remote | May 2024 – Jun 2024

    • Built a Python data automation tool to clean and organize the admin client database and marketing email lists.
    • Cut manual database cleaning from 5+ hours to minutes, improving operational efficiency for the admin team.

    Skills: Python, Data Automation, Data Cleaning

  • Leoforce

    QA Intern | Remote | May 2023 – Jul 2023

    • Built interactive JavaScript dashboards and playgrounds with REST APIs, used by the Data Science team to test and visualize AI-powered candidate ranking models.
    • Developed scripts matching job-description skills to candidate profiles for an automated recruitment tool, delivering 20% faster matching.
    • Collaborated with the Data Science team to test and refine AI ranking models.

    Skills: JavaScript, REST APIs, QA, GitLab

  • Kotronix Technologies

    Silent Director | Aug 2026 – Present

    • Transitioned out of day-to-day operations after 1.5 years as Proprietor; now serve solely in an advisory capacity.

    Sole Proprietor | On-site | Feb 2025 – Aug 2026

    • Led a technical team of 20 diagnosing, repairing or replacing component-level faults (BMS boards, x86 systems, power modules) in 22+ DC fast chargers.
    • Generated $171K in revenue for Lucknow City Transport Service Ltd. (LCTSL) at ~87% lower cost than full replacement.

    Skills: Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting, Project Coordination, Entrepreneurship

  • The NorthCap University

    B.Tech in Computer Science (AI/ML) | 2021 – 2025

    • CGPA 8.94/10 (GPA 3.65/4) with a Merit Scholarship in all semesters.
    • Peer Tutor for Python & Cyber Security.
    • Completed 560+ hours of community service.

    Core Courses:
    Computational Linguistics & NLP (CSL448)
    Computer Vision (CSL447)
    Deep Learning (CSL312)
    Applied AI & Expert Systems (CSL347)
    Reinforcement Learning (CSL348)

  • Sardar Patel Vidyalaya

    Grade 12 – 90.8% | 2019 – 2021

    • Studied Python and MySQL, building strong programming fundamentals.
    • Class Representative (Grades 9–12), managing class communication and coordination.
    • Completed internship at Edunext Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2019).

    Skills: Python, MySQL, Leadership, Communication

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  • Kotronix Technologies
    Led on-site coordination and troubleshooting operations to optimize EV charging infrastructure.
  • Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)
    Organized and supported technical events focused on app and cloud development.
  • Enactus
    Directed creative design and finance operations for university social projects.
  • Class Representative (Grades 9–12)
    Managed class communication and coordination.

PERSONAL PROJECTS

ESG and Co

ESG and Co

Dashboard that tracks new ESG regulations, startup funding and research trends, and flags which rules apply to each of your offices.

Omniscient

Omniscient

GRE vocabulary flashcards set in topics you care about, with cited examples and spaced repetition.

Scholar Stack

Scholar Stack

Platform where students can share quality notes and receive community service hours based on originality, quality, and effort

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