Hello, I'm Theepan Kumar Gandhi
I'm a
Data Scientist & ML Engineer
I turn messy data into insights and build intelligent systems that drive business value.
About Me
I'm a Data Scientist and recent Master's graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology, with hands-on experience building intelligent systems across machine learning, NLP, deep learning, and multimodal search.
I specialize in taking projects from raw data to production - whether that's a RAG pipeline, a multi-agent system, or a real-time recommendation engine.
My stack includes Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, FAISS, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes focused on scalable, deployable solutions that drive real business value.
Tools & Technologies
Python
RStudio
SQL
Hopsworks
Pinecone
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
KServe
Power BI
Tableau
Flask
Django
GitHub
Packages & Libraries
Scikit-learn
TensorFlow
Keras
HF Transformers
Sentence Transformers
FAISS
Pandas
NumPy
SpaCy
SHAP
Education & Experience
Education
Master's in Data Science
Illinois Institute of TechnologyCoursework focused on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Database Management. Applied academic knowledge to real-world problem solving and building practical, data-driven solutions.
Integrated MSc Data Science
Coimbatore Institute of TechnologyStrong skills in Data Structures, Algorithms, Machine Learning, and programming in Python and R. Applied practical projects to build adaptive solutions.
Experience
Data Science Practicum
Pure Platform, Chicago, USA- Built multimodal product search engine using CLIP and BM25 for unified input handling.
- Improved accuracy (92% top-k) and speed (5x) using HNSW + PCA + cluster reranking.
- Designed Streamlit frontend supporting voice/image/text input with fusion sliders.
- Integrated Real-ESRGAN for blur enhancement, and auto-query fallback logic.
- Enabled dynamic FAISS index updates and recent search history logging for scalable search experience.
Machine Learning Intern
Peculiaar Automation Solutions, India- Developed a deep learning attendance system using Convolutional and Siamese Networks for facial recognition.
- Automated 70% of manual attendance tracking, streamlining HR operations in complex environments.
- Integrated MySQL for secure and efficient record management with seamless access control.
- Tools Used: Python, MySQL, Django, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Machine Learning, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, GitHub.
Machine Learning Intern
Optisol Business Solutions, India- Contributed to INNOVOEDGE, a system for real-time network telemetry data processing and insight extraction.
- Built a high-performance prediction engine and a data prefetcher to support timely forecasting from diverse real-time streams.
- Designed scalable APIs for seamless integration with enterprise systems and external applications.
- Boosted retrieval speed by 30% through optimized workflows and scalable analytics pipelines.
What I Do
Machine Learning Solutions
Designing and deploying custom ML models for predictive analytics, classification, and intelligent automation.
Data Analytics & Visualization
Transforming raw data into actionable insights using dashboards and visual storytelling with Power BI and Tableau.
NLP Applications
Building NLP pipelines for tasks like text classification, semantic search, chatbots, and information extraction.
Recommendation Systems
Developing personalized recommendation engines using collaborative filtering and deep learning approaches.
Model Deployment & MLOps
End-to-end deployment of ML models using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS with scalable pipelines.
Vector Search & Semantic Retrieval
Implementing vector-based search using FAISS or Pinecone for similarity search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Data Preprocessing & Feature Engineering
Cleaning, transforming, and engineering features to maximize model performance and business relevance.
API & Web App Integration
Integrating ML models into web apps using Flask, FastAPI, or Streamlit for real-time inference.
Recent Projects
Certifications
Contact Me
Call Me On
+1 (312) 545-5215
Residence
Chicago, IL