Kushal M.

Welcome to my website! I'm delighted to have this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kushal, and I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master of Management degree.

During my time at the University of British Columbia, I developed a deep fascination with the intricacies of the human mind and its interaction with technology. My studies in cognitive systems provided me with a strong foundation in psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and computer science, allowing me to understand the complexities of human cognition and its implications in various fields. Following my undergraduate studies, I pursued a Master of Management degree, which broadened my perspective and equipped me with essential business acumen. This program enabled me to gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles, strategic thinking, and effective leadership. Combining this management expertise with my background in cognitive systems has allowed me to approach complex challenges with a unique perspective, balancing technical knowledge with business strategy.

In addition to my academic achievements, I have also started a career in data engineering. As a data engineer, I have had the opportunity to work on exciting projects, leveraging my skills to develop robust data infrastructure, optimize data processing pipelines, and harness the power of data-driven insights to drive organizational success. My experience in data engineering has further deepened my understanding of the intricate relationship between cognitive systems and data, reinforcing my belief in the transformative potential of intelligent technologies.

If you'd like to learn more about my story, check out this article written by Sauder School of Business here

• Aug. 2024 – Present

  AI DevOps Engineer

  Boeing

  Vancouver, BC

  I focus on building and optimizing AI/ML infrastructure to enable scalable and cost-efficient deployment of models. My role involves creating tools that support human-in-the-loop machine learning workflows. I also support broader data science and MLOps efforts, including integrating machine learning models with cloud infrastructure and internal applications to ensure seamless deployment and operational efficiency.

• Jul. 2023 – Jul. 2024

  Data/MLOps Engineering (Contingent Worker)

  Getty Images

  Victoria, BC

  I worked on productionizing machine learning models to operate at scale, ensuring their stability and performance across massive datasets comprising petabytes of images. I optimized data workflows to improve processing efficiency and reliability, contributing to the seamless deployment of ML solutions in a high-throughput environment. This role strengthened my understanding of the infrastructure needed to support large-scale machine learning systems and deepened my experience at the intersection of AI and cloud technologies.

• Jan. 2022 – Mar. 2023

  Data Engineer

  VINN Automotive Technologies Limited

  Victoria, BC

  I architected end-to-end ETL process, developed robust PySpark-based solution for data processing, integrated with RESTful APIs, resulting in 5X faster processing. Utilized CI/CD practices, built Looker Dashboards, deployed vehicle image recognition models, led data ingestion to visualization project, and conducted thorough code reviews for optimization.

• Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021

  Jr. Data Engineer

  VINN Automotive Technologies Limited

  Victoria, BC

  Implemented AWS Lex chatbot integrated with Facebook Messenger for real-time customer communication. Spearheaded data infrastructure development, deployed Flask app for data cleaning and KPI reporting. Engineered scraper tool to enhance datasets for image recognition training.

• Jan. 2021 - May. 2021

  Strategic Business Analyst Intern

  VINN Automotive Technologies Limited

  Victoria, BC

  Researched and delivered financing report on VINN, competitors, and customer segments. Created metrics dashboard using Plotly Dash to track sales team growth, enhancing data-driven decision-making.