AI and Machine Learning Engineer with 10+ years of software engineering experience and 4+ years delivering ML-powered production systems. Specialized in Python-based backend development, large-scale data pipelines, and LLM-powered applications. Experienced in building recommender systems, NLP pipelines, and computer vision solutions, and converting research models into production-grade ML services. Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP). Proven ability to collaborate with product teams, translate research papers into deployable systems, and deliver scalable solutions serving global user bases.