Dakshesh Gusain
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Machine Learning Engineer with hands-on experience in NLP, deep learning, and transformer architectures. Skilled in developing, training, and evaluating state-of-the-art models for real-time applications, including content moderation, chatbot assistants and product design. Proficient in Python, PyTorch and Database management, while delivering scalable, production-ready products for healthcare, engineering and information solutions. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance production pipeline, driving impactful AI solutions.
ML/AI Engineer
Graduating in May 2025 with a MS in AI, with research experience in robotics and AI applications, and managerial experience in healthcare domain. Looking for entry/associate level roles in Data science, ML/AI, Product management and Robotics.
- Location: New York, USA
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Phone: +1 716 398 1720
- Current interests: Product design, AI applications, LLMs, Automation
- Age: 23
- Degree: Master of Science
- Looking for: Full-time roles, Internships
- Visa Sponsorship 3 years OPT, H1B
Fun Fact: Developed a cost-effective 300 USD device for biomedical research leveraging AI and automation, increasing team's efficiency upto 200% annually, reducing experimentation time by 66%. optimized to perform at par with state-of-the-art machines, saving 40,000 USD for the university.
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Have a diverse engineering profile, from aerospace engineering to biomedicine to artificial Intelligence
Summary
Dakshesh Gusain
Innovative and committed ML Engineer with 2+ years of research experience developing and maintaining user-centered products from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- Graduating in May, 2025
- Actively looking for full-time roles in Spring 2025
- Preference: ML/AI, Product management, Data Science, Engineering
Education
Master of Science in AI
Aug 2023 - May 2025
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
- 3.52 GPA, with research work in natural language processing, AI applications for products and training LLMs for robotics
- Coursework: Computer Vision-Image Processing, Data Intensive Computing, Pattern Recognition, Reinforcement Learning, Analysis of Algorithms, Robotic Algorithms, Deep learning, Information Retrieval
- Labs: Center for Unified Biometrics and Sensors (CUBS), High Performance Computing lab - Dept. of Computer Science, UBHEART - Dept. of Psychology
Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering
2019 - 2023
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
- 3.8 GPA, with research work in improving sustainability of aircrafts, by reducing air pollution from engines. Proficiency in 3D modeling, design, manufacturing.
- Coursework: C/C++ programming, Avionics, Orbital mechanics, 3D design with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Astrodynamics
- Developed carbon-zero piezoelectric plates with eco-friendly materials for use in the university
Work Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
2024 - Present
Buffalo, NY
- Worked under direct supervision of Dr. Venu Govindraju, in Center of Unified Biometrics and Sensors (CUBS), funded by National AI Institute
- Deployed end-to-end conversational pipeline on social robots tasked with therapy-based communication with children, integrating Google’s Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) with lightweight fine-tuned LLMs, accurate function calling for expression and gesture control, and Text to Speech (TTS).
- Leveraging Low Rank Adapters in multi–GPU Parameter Efficient Training (PEFT) with 4-bit quantization at half precision for fine tuning 1.2 billion parametric Llama model with 14GB therapeutic data for increasing conversational accuracy.
Research Aide
2024 - Present
Buffalo, New York, NY
- Worked under direct supervision of Dr. Ifeoma Nwogu and Dr. Federica Bulgarelli in a collaboration between School of Engineering and School of Pharmacy, funded by National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Developed a comprehensive natural language processing pipeline to identify toddlers as late talkers or typically developing, based on parent-child audio conversations. Implemented audio transcription and diarization using OpenAI Whisper and Pyannote, introducing novel part-of-speech tags, and applying causal modeling to analyze word usage in vocabulary.
- Delegated tasks among a team of 10 members at the intersection of AI and linguistics
Graduate Student Assistant
2023 - 2025
Buffalo, New York, NY
- Oversaw the lifecycle of biomedical products utilized across 6 laboratories, ensuring alignment with research goals and seamless integration into NIH-funded projects involving 50+ researchers.
- Designed and launched a cost-effective hardware solution, reducing experimentation time by 66%, and enhancing operational efficiency for biomedical research teams by 200%.
- Conducted reliability studies to ensure product quality and robustness, streamlined administrative workflows, and contributed to cross-functional project management efforts.
Projects
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Testimonials
Hear what my colleagues think about me
Ducky (Dakshesh) loves taking upon challenges and contributing wherever he can. He has a strong technical acumen, fused with his eagerness to learn, makes him an asset to the team.
Larry Hawk
Lab Director, Professor, Principal Research Investigator
Hawk Behavioral Health Lab, Dept. of Clinical Psychology, SUNY Research Foundation
Dakshesh can blend his product design mindset with his technical skills, enabling him to envision new effective solutions to difficult problems.
Constance Duerr
Head Project Manager
Hawk Behavioral Health Lab, Dept. of Clinical Psychology
Ducky (Dakshesh) has a superb work ethic, and is always fun to be around. He has a calm personality and easily manages his work under pressure.
Ashley Schenkel
Project Coordinator
Hawk Behavioral Health Lab, Dept. of Clinical Psychology
Ducky (Dakshesh) has a very positive aura and is easily approachable for any advice. I have learnt a lot from him over the past year and wish him all the best for his future endeavors
Leahanne Elizabeth
Project Coordinator
Hawk Behavioral Health Lab, Dept. of Clinical Psychology
Contact
Please reach out to me!
Address
99 Merrimac Street, Buffalo, NY 14124
Phone:
+1-716-398-1720
Email:
dgusain@buffalo.edu