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Yash Khandelwal

Lead Software Engineer

Profile Overview



  • Name: Yash Khandelwal

  • Title: Lead Software Engineer

  • Company: Optimoz

  • Location: Rockville, MD


Professional Experience and Roles



Yash Khandelwal is currently the Lead Software Engineer at Optimoz, where he leads the Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives, specifically focusing on building the platform optalk.ai. His professional repertoire includes:

  • Previous roles:

  • Software Engineer at Apple

  • Data Scientist Intern at Indeed.com

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at UC San Diego

  • Research Intern at Kyushu University

  • Software Engineer at Infosys

  • Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

  • Enhanced job posting fraud detection mechanisms.

  • Streamlined training pipelines.

  • Led backend tech-stack migration projects.

  • Designed assignments and organized workshops in academia.


Educational Qualification



Yash has a solid educational foundation with degrees and certifications in the technology domain:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from UC San Diego (2021–2023).

  • Master of Technology (MTech) in Power Electronics from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) (2018–2019).

  • Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) (2014–2018).


Additionally, Yash has supplemented his academic background with numerous certifications in:

  • Deep Learning

  • Machine Learning

  • Natural Language Processing

  • Robotics

  • Programming Languages (C++, Java, Python)


Professional Interests and Activities



  • Generative AI Applications: Yash is currently focusing on leveraging Generative AI (LLM) powered technology at Optimoz.

  • Community Engagement: Actively participates in technical discussions and workshops, with recent involvements in prompt engineering sessions and AI/ML strategy discussions.

  • Online Presence: Yash shares his professional updates and achievements on LinkedIn, highlighting his work on opTalk.ai and various AI/ML innovations.


Summary



With a rich background in software engineering, data science, and AI, Yash Khandelwal is a pivotal player at Optimoz where he spearheads Generative AI projects. His educational pursuits and continuous professional development make him a key contact in the tech innovation landscape. His previous experiences at Apple and Indeed, along with a strong academic pedigree, underscore his expertise and commitment to AI-driven technological advancement.