Work Experiences

[The Alan Turing Institute, London][10/2024 to Present]

• Student Representative for the cohort 2024/25.

[Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering, Oslo][05/2023 to Present]

• Research on the potential applications of Multimodal Understanding on multiple domains

[Tribhuvan University, Thapathali Campus, Nepal][10/2022 to 05/2023]

• Lectures and Labs for A Practical Approach to Deep Learning course (Contract)

• Supervising MS projects related to deep learning.

[North Star Developer’s Village, Lalitpur, Nepal][04/2019 to 05/2023]

• ML Face Verification; Pose-based exam cheating prevention; Image/audio annotation, ML training platform

• Semantic based Essay Ranking; Feedback Bot; Topic Modelling/Analysis; ML functions/models through API.

[ Leapfrog Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal][10/2018 to 03/2019]

• Predictive models for time series modeling for weather and pollution prediction.

• ARIMA and windowing-based models. Model deployment and web-based interactive interface.

[DOECE for UGC Research Grant Project][01/2018 to 09/2018]

• Assistant to Prof. Dr. Nanda Bikram Adhikari. Research & implement appropriate algorithms & tools.

• Storing sensor data with GPS trace & data mining. RNN, RapidMiner, Hadoop, WebSocket, etc.

Educational Experiences

Master’s Degree in Informatics & Intelligent Systems Engineering [ Tribhuvan University
Thapathali Campus Full Scholarship for Academic Merit, Top of Class ] [10/2020 to 10/2022]

Relevant Courses: Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computational Intelligence, Information Theory, Information Visualization, Optimization

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering [Tribhuvan University
Pulchowk Campus Full Scholarship for Academic Merit ] [10/2015 to 10/2019 ]

Relevant Courses: AI, Probability & Statistics, Data Mining, Big Data, Theory of Computation

Technical Capabilities

• Programming: Python, Django, Android (Java/Kotlin), SQL, C/C++, etc.

• Libraries: Torch, TensorFlow/Keras, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit, SciPy, Matplotlib, etc.

• Languages: English (Fluent), Nepali (Native), Hindi (Advanced)

Academic Projects

[MS Thesis]

• Best thesis in the department (by scores obtained).

• In collaboration with the Department of Holistic Systems, SimulaMet.

[MS Project]

• MS Project in Collaboration with NAAMII.

[Bachelor’s Thesis]

• Best Project Award by Department

[Bachelor’s Project]

Selected Publications

• Soccer Game Summarization using Audio Commentary, Metadata, and Captions [NarSUM, ACM Multimedia, 2022]

• Assisting Soccer Game Summarization via Audio Intensity Analysis of Game Highlights [IOE Graduate Conference, 2022]

• Near Real-Time Mobile Profiling and Modeling of Fine-Scale Environmental Proxies Along Major Road Lines of Nepal [Springer, Cham, 2020]

• Sentence Ranking and Answer Pinpointing in Online Discussion Forums Utilizing User-generated Metrics and Highlights [NaSCoIT, 2019]

• Real Time-Based Smart Traffic Light System with its Simulation using 8051 Microcontroller [KEC Conference, 2018]

Awards & Certifications

• Full Scholarship for Participation at NAAMII’s Winter School in Al [Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Stats. & Algorithms, Data Science, Optimization. Met with AI fellows from renowned universities and labs.]

• Hult Prize at TU, 2017 Winner [Presented a sustainable idea to empower refugees in Nepal using an e-commerce platform and got the opportunity to present at Hult Business School, Dubai.]

• Mentor at Global Venture Bootcamp at Asian Development Bank, the Philippines [Enhancing social ventures using emerging technologies.]

• Participant, IEEE AI & Big Data Workshop 2018 [Led multiple IEEE Student Chapter activities on Campus.]

• Participant, UNICEF’s 1000 Golden Hours Code Camp, 2017 [Best Prototype Award for Mobile App idea.]

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