AI/ML Engineer | Backend Developer | Open Source Contributor

I am an AI/ML Engineer and Backend Developer based in Mumbai, India, and a recent B.E. Computer Engineering graduate (Class of 2026). My approach to engineering focuses heavily on real-world practicality, scaling operational efficiency, and constructing reliable data pipelines.

Whether it is training robust machine learning models, deploying high-throughput microservices, or building automated workflows that dramatically cut overheads, I thrive on solving complex, data-driven problems.

Technical Toolkit

AI and Machine Learning: XGBoost, Scikit-learn, Random Forest, Pandas, NumPy, MLflow, NLTK, Feature Engineering, Matplotlib

Backend and Databases: Flask, FastAPI, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, REST APIs, PHP, System Design, WordPress, WooCommerce

Languages: Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, VBA, C#

DevOps and Platforms: Git, Docker, Linux, GitHub Actions, PyPI, Arduino, ESP32, PythonAnywhere

Key Achievements and Publications

SmartShield-AI (Flagship ML Project): Developed an advanced malware detection system with a verified 95% accuracy using XGBoost. The peer-reviewed research findings are officially registered and published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (Paper ID: IJCRT2603747).

HOWJIS Fashion (Live Business): Engineered, launched, and scaled a solo digital storefront handling 30+ live retail transactions per day from scratch.

WiFi Management Tool (Open Source): Created and published the official wifimangement-linux command-line utility module natively to PyPI for programmatic network config tasks.

Excel Automation Suite (Enterprise Workflow): Built specialized background engines utilizing VBA, secure automated SMTP triggers, and active WhatsApp webhooks, reducing manual clerical workloads by 80%.

Smart India Hackathon: Selected as Team Leader to spearhead architectural engineering and lead developmental execution.

Connect with Me

If you are looking for an AI/ML or Backend Engineer who can bring immediate architectural value, let's talk!

Email: [email protected]

GitHub: https://github.com/prajwalkedari

Kaggle: https://kaggle.com/prajwalkedari

Portfolio: https://prajwalkedari.is-a.dev