Prathamesh Devadiga (@prathamesh-devadiga)

Prathamesh Devadiga

Research Intern, IIT

Hello! I'm Prathamesh Devadiga, a third-year computer science student at PES University's Electronic City Campus. My interests include Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and MLOps. I am also actively exploring the domain of Distributed Systems.

My passion for machine learning drives me to pursue internships at prestigious institutions like IIT Indore and MedInn TechLabs, where I immerse myself in groundbreaking research. As a mentor at multiple hackathons and the Head of Technology for the Entrepreneurship Club, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and guiding fellow students in their technological endeavors.

I have been accepted to Oxford University's Machine Learning School 2024 and, as a member of GDSC, I am actively engaged in the tech community, anticipating the valuable insights and knowledge I will gain from this upcoming experience. Previously, as the Webmaster at IEEE RAS PESU ECC, I led a talented team to develop an impactful online presence from scratch.

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