Top Talent like Omkar are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Omkar Masur

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Backend Engineer • Frontend Developer • Sunnyvale, CA, US
Amazon S3
jQuery
Amazon Web Services
Flutter
HTML/CSS
Functional Programming
C
Web Development
Software Development
Unity3D
TypeScript
Javascript
React
Django
C#
PyTorch
Python
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Software Engineer @ USC ICT | Crafting Solutions with Code & Creativity #ML #AI
As a multifaceted individual passionate about innovation, I delve into academia and industry with equal fervor. While my expertise in AI and machine learning showcases my technical prowess, my interests extend far beyond the confines of a laboratory or coding environment. Fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity, I have a penchant for developing groundbreaking projects that reflect my diverse interests. For instance, one of my most notable endeavors involved leveraging computer vision and natural language processing to create a novel recipe generation system based on input images. Collaborating with a dynamic team, we harnessed the potential of cutting-edge generative models like T5 and computer vision models like Vision Transformer, fine-tuning them to perfection. Our groundbreaking work surpassed existing benchmarks and earned recognition, with our paper being published at WACV 2024. My journey also led me to Primsa AI Corporation, where I delved into the intricate world of feature extraction in convolutional neural networks, alongside contributing to their proprietary Kinect Project. These experiences have broadened my technical acumen and instilled a deep appreciation for collaborative problem-solving. Beyond my academic pursuits, I've delved into the corporate world, gaining invaluable experience as a software engineer. At startups like EpiSmart and Guestlist Labs, I've spearheaded the development of mission-critical projects. Being the technical co-founder at these places has helped me develop an entrepreneurial mindset and foster leadership qualities. From crafting MVPs to overseeing the creation of a research project management platform at my college, I've honed my skills in building scalable, user-centric software solutions. As a Software Engineer at the Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT), I'm crafting immersive experiences using a blend of C#, Unity, and Python. From developing educational games for Army Generals to collaborating on projects for renowned institutions like Lawrence Hall of Sciences at UC Berkeley, I'm dedicated to leveraging technology to inspire and educate diverse audiences. Apart from my academic prowess, I am a die-hard (test) cricket fan and have been the captain of teams. Sports have shaped my personality. My journey is a testament to my dedication to innovation and excellence. Whether it's pioneering advancements in machine learning or crafting user-centric software solutions, I'm driven by a singular goalto make an impact in all ways that transcend boundaries and empower communities.

Projects

AI Sports Recap

• Generate video highlights and textual summaries of sports press conferences based on user input/feedback in 5 seconds. • Awarded 2nd place at the “Multimodal AI in Media & Entertainment Hackathon” organized by Twelve Labs and AWS See More

Food Image to Recipe Generation

• Utilized GPT-3.5 prompting and integrated Vision Transformer, BLIP, and T5 into an end-to-end multimodal model. • Adapted Facebook Research's work, beating their BLUE score by 50% in recipe decoding. See More

Research Project Management Platform

• Founded and built a scalable end-to-end system for teaching staff to manage ongoing projects. • Gained instant popularity, with over 150 faculty members and over 500 students engaging with it in the first five days. See More

Work History

U

Software Engineer

USC Institute for Creative Technologies• Researched, implemented, and integrated deep learning models into an intelligent virtual agent to enhance perception. • Deployed the project at Lawrence Hall of Sciences and generated a revenue of $110,000 so far. • Developed an SSO system for user authentication and logging for all registered ICT projects and games. • Increased operational efficiency by 15% and ensured uniform security measures across all registered projects.
U

Software Engineer Intern

USC Institute for Creative TechnologiesMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mosAssisted in the development and integration of software solutions, contributing to various projects within the institute.
M

Research Intern

Manipal Institute of TechnologyJan 2022 - Jul 2022 • 7 mosLed and collaborated on two research papers, 'Accelerated Novel Local Texture Feature Descriptors' and 'Framework for Parallelization of Local Texture Feature Extraction,' to prove increased efficiency due to accelerating descriptors such as TLBAP, LANADP, LBDP, LDEP, etc. on a GPU. Worked with Professor Ashwath Rao B.
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Machine Learning Intern

Prisma AI Corporation PTE. LTD.Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 • 2 mosConducted feature analysis of convolutional layers in a face-recognition deep learning model, identifying critical layers and reducing the re-training time by 10% when new faces were added. Improved accuracy and performance of an ongoing Kinect project by implementing key enhancements and upgrades, resulting in improved gesture recognition and more responsive user interaction.
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Treasurer

ISTE ManipalApr 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 4 mosInitiated and completed multiple university-level projects for the club, such as Research Portal Management Platform, Alumni Network, Summer School Portal, etc. Managed the finances of ISTE Manipal.

Education

U

University of Southern California

Master of Science - MS, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)2022 - 2024
M

Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology (Honors) - BTech (Honors), Computer Science and Engineering2018 - 2022
R

Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai

Higher Secondary Certificate, Science2016 - 2018
B

Balmohan Vidyamandir School - India

Secondary School Certificate

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Software Engineer @ USC ICT | Crafting Solutions with Code & Creativity #ML #AI
As a multifaceted individual passionate about innovation, I delve into academia and industry with equal fervor. While my expertise in AI and machine learning showcases my technical prowess, my interests extend far beyond the confines of a laboratory or coding environment. Fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity, I have a penchant for developing groundbreaking projects that reflect my diverse interests. For instance, one of my most notable endeavors involved leveraging computer vision and natural language processing to create a novel recipe generation system based on input images. Collaborating with a dynamic team, we harnessed the potential of cutting-edge generative models like T5 and computer vision models like Vision Transformer, fine-tuning them to perfection. Our groundbreaking work surpassed existing benchmarks and earned recognition, with our paper being published at WACV 2024. My journey also led me to Primsa AI Corporation, where I delved into the intricate world of feature extraction in convolutional neural networks, alongside contributing to their proprietary Kinect Project. These experiences have broadened my technical acumen and instilled a deep appreciation for collaborative problem-solving. Beyond my academic pursuits, I've delved into the corporate world, gaining invaluable experience as a software engineer. At startups like EpiSmart and Guestlist Labs, I've spearheaded the development of mission-critical projects. Being the technical co-founder at these places has helped me develop an entrepreneurial mindset and foster leadership qualities. From crafting MVPs to overseeing the creation of a research project management platform at my college, I've honed my skills in building scalable, user-centric software solutions. As a Software Engineer at the Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT), I'm crafting immersive experiences using a blend of C#, Unity, and Python. From developing educational games for Army Generals to collaborating on projects for renowned institutions like Lawrence Hall of Sciences at UC Berkeley, I'm dedicated to leveraging technology to inspire and educate diverse audiences. Apart from my academic prowess, I am a die-hard (test) cricket fan and have been the captain of teams. Sports have shaped my personality. My journey is a testament to my dedication to innovation and excellence. Whether it's pioneering advancements in machine learning or crafting user-centric software solutions, I'm driven by a singular goalto make an impact in all ways that transcend boundaries and empower communities.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Omkar are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Omkar Masur

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Backend Engineer • Frontend Developer • Sunnyvale, CA, US
Amazon S3
jQuery
Amazon Web Services
Flutter
HTML/CSS
Functional Programming
C
Web Development
Software Development
Unity3D
TypeScript
Javascript
React
Django
C#
PyTorch
Python
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

AI Sports Recap

• Generate video highlights and textual summaries of sports press conferences based on user input/feedback in 5 seconds. • Awarded 2nd place at the “Multimodal AI in Media & Entertainment Hackathon” organized by Twelve Labs and AWS

Food Image to Recipe Generation

• Utilized GPT-3.5 prompting and integrated Vision Transformer, BLIP, and T5 into an end-to-end multimodal model. • Adapted Facebook Research's work, beating their BLUE score by 50% in recipe decoding.

Research Project Management Platform

• Founded and built a scalable end-to-end system for teaching staff to manage ongoing projects. • Gained instant popularity, with over 150 faculty members and over 500 students engaging with it in the first five days.

Work History

U

Software Engineer

USC Institute for Creative Technologies• Researched, implemented, and integrated deep learning models into an intelligent virtual agent to enhance perception. • Deployed the project at Lawrence Hall of Sciences and generated a revenue of $110,000 so far. • Developed an SSO system for user authentication and logging for all registered ICT projects and games. • Increased operational efficiency by 15% and ensured uniform security measures across all registered projects.
U

Software Engineer Intern

USC Institute for Creative TechnologiesMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mosAssisted in the development and integration of software solutions, contributing to various projects within the institute.
M

Research Intern

Manipal Institute of TechnologyJan 2022 - Jul 2022 • 7 mosLed and collaborated on two research papers, 'Accelerated Novel Local Texture Feature Descriptors' and 'Framework for Parallelization of Local Texture Feature Extraction,' to prove increased efficiency due to accelerating descriptors such as TLBAP, LANADP, LBDP, LDEP, etc. on a GPU. Worked with Professor Ashwath Rao B.
P

Machine Learning Intern

Prisma AI Corporation PTE. LTD.Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 • 2 mosConducted feature analysis of convolutional layers in a face-recognition deep learning model, identifying critical layers and reducing the re-training time by 10% when new faces were added. Improved accuracy and performance of an ongoing Kinect project by implementing key enhancements and upgrades, resulting in improved gesture recognition and more responsive user interaction.
I

Treasurer

ISTE ManipalApr 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 4 mosInitiated and completed multiple university-level projects for the club, such as Research Portal Management Platform, Alumni Network, Summer School Portal, etc. Managed the finances of ISTE Manipal.

Education

U

University of Southern California

Master of Science - MS, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)2022 - 2024
M

Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology (Honors) - BTech (Honors), Computer Science and Engineering2018 - 2022
R

Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai

Higher Secondary Certificate, Science2016 - 2018
B

Balmohan Vidyamandir School - India

Secondary School Certificate

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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