Top Talent like Rushikesh 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.

Rushikesh Shaharao

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Data Engineer • Product Manager • Pune, MH, IN
Python
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
AI
Data Science
SQL
Data Analysis
NLTK
Statistical Modeling
Statistical Analysis
scikit-learn
Jupyter Notebook
Streamlit
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
AI Engineer | Innovating Solutions in AI and Data Science
Hi, I'm Rushikesh Shaharao, an AI/ML Engineer with 2 years of experience in machine learning, NLP, and large language models, including Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). I've built AI-driven security platforms, optimized LLMs, and worked on cutting-edge research translating academic insights into real-world applications. Skilled in Python, NLP, LLM security, fine-tuning models, and cloud AI services, I specialize in developing innovative AI solutions that enhance efficiency and security. Whether it's building AI-powered applications, refining LLMs, or improving system security, I'm here to bring AI innovation to your projects. Let’s collaborate and build something impactful!

Projects

SecAI: AI Security & Red Teaming Platform

Enhancing LLM Security Through Automated Vulnerability Assessment & Red Teaming SecAI is an advanced GenAI security platform designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in LLMs and chatbots. By implementing automated red teaming and security assessment protocols, the platform has successfully reduced security risks by 30% while cutting manual effort by 40%. SecAI leverages adversarial prompting, content moderation, and policy compliance checks to enhance the reliability of AI systems. With RAG integration and guardrail testing, it ensures safer AI deployments in real-world applications.See More

Work History

R

Executive Data Scientist

reaktr.ai
E

Executive Data Scientist

Exela Technologies
S

AI Research Intern

Sitare UniversityNov 2023 - Apr 2024 • 6 mos
E

AI Intern

EkatraMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mos
G

Research Intern

GHRCE CoE AI & MLNov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mos

Education

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G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Artificial Intelligence2019 - 2024

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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AI Engineer | Innovating Solutions in AI and Data Science
Hi, I'm Rushikesh Shaharao, an AI/ML Engineer with 2 years of experience in machine learning, NLP, and large language models, including Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). I've built AI-driven security platforms, optimized LLMs, and worked on cutting-edge research translating academic insights into real-world applications. Skilled in Python, NLP, LLM security, fine-tuning models, and cloud AI services, I specialize in developing innovative AI solutions that enhance efficiency and security. Whether it's building AI-powered applications, refining LLMs, or improving system security, I'm here to bring AI innovation to your projects. Let’s collaborate and build something impactful!

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 Rushikesh 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.

Rushikesh Shaharao

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Data Engineer • Product Manager • Pune, MH, IN
Python
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
AI
Data Science
SQL
Data Analysis
NLTK
Statistical Modeling
Statistical Analysis
scikit-learn
Jupyter Notebook
Streamlit
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

SecAI: AI Security & Red Teaming Platform

Enhancing LLM Security Through Automated Vulnerability Assessment & Red Teaming SecAI is an advanced GenAI security platform designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in LLMs and chatbots. By implementing automated red teaming and security assessment protocols, the platform has successfully reduced security risks by 30% while cutting manual effort by 40%. SecAI leverages adversarial prompting, content moderation, and policy compliance checks to enhance the reliability of AI systems. With RAG integration and guardrail testing, it ensures safer AI deployments in real-world applications.

Work History

R

Executive Data Scientist

reaktr.ai
E

Executive Data Scientist

Exela Technologies
S

AI Research Intern

Sitare UniversityNov 2023 - Apr 2024 • 6 mos
E

AI Intern

EkatraMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mos
G

Research Intern

GHRCE CoE AI & MLNov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mos

Education

G

G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Artificial Intelligence2019 - 2024

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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