Graduate Student Research Assistant

University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA

2022 – Present

• Geometry-informed overtaking detection (YOLOv5 + ByteTrack): 98.7% precision, 98.1% recall; 2.89 s early warning; validated on 319 events (41.5k frames).
• Calibration-free 2D distance estimation using perspective geometry; MAE 12.6 ± 2.9 cm with cross-validation and reproducible pipelines.
• Aggressive driving classification: 93.8% accuracy (Random Forest) across 556 trips; speed-adjusted jerk features; automated preprocessing and CV protocols.

Consultant/UI Development Lead

Deloitte (Offices of the US) – Bangalore, India

Jan 2017 – May 2018

• Designed and developed UI modules for Coca-Cola’s beverage dispenser machines using React.
• Created an interactive online gaming platform for a UK-based company, enhancing user engagement.
• Contributed to R&D projects for VR gaming and data science, mentoring development teams and enhancing application management strategies.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant – Chennai, India

Dec 2015 – Dec 2016

• Played a key role in designing and developing interactive e-learning applications for Pearson Education, supporting both web and mobile platforms.
• Facilitated design discussions, requirement gathering, and prototyping, ensuring comprehensive application development and deployment.

Software Engineer – Level II

Syncfusion – Chennai, India

Aug 2013 – Dec 2015

• Developed and tested web applications for a US medical billing organization using .NET MVC and web application frameworks.
• Created custom tools for event space reservation and internal company web portals, enhancing operational efficiency.

Research / Teaching Assistant

UCEP-Anna University, India

2011 - 2013

• Led the development of multiple university management systems, including exam cell software and leave management systems.
• Directed user research, prototyping, design, development, and deployment phases, resulting in highly efficient and user-friendly systems.