Hi, I'm Nikhilesh Narkhede

Data Science Researcher | ML/DL Engineer

Bridging Machine Learning, Deep Learning with real life applications

About Me

I am a Master's student in Data Science at UMass Dartmouth with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Advanced Certification in AI & ML from IIT Kanpur. I bring a strong academic foundation and deep enthusiasm for statistical modeling, mathematics, and using data to solve real-world problems.

My approach spans the entire data science lifecycle from data ingestion and preprocessing to model deployment and performance optimization grounded in both theory and practical application. I excel at translating complex, ambiguous domain problems into clear, impactful machine learning tasks, specializing in building interpretable, scalable, and production ready models that deliver measurable results.

I have a strong interest in research and enjoy working at the intersection of data, experimentation, and domain expertise to develop innovative, AI driven solutions. For me, data science is more than just a discipline it is a powerful tool for transforming ideas into actionable strategies and real world impact.

Core Expertise

Deep Learning Machine Learning NLP & LLMs Computer Vision Statistical Modeling PyTorch & TensorFlow LangChain & RAG Model Deployment

Experience

Jun 2025 – Dec 2025

Research Assistant (Part-Time)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Greater Boston, MA

Developed physics-aware ML framework for FFF-processed ABS materials. Applied Symbolic Regression Analysis and trained DNN surrogate models. Implemented NSGA-II multi-objective optimization achieving Pareto-optimal process windows for strength, toughness, and energy absorption.

Python Deep Learning NSGA-II Feature Engineering
Feb 2025 – May 2025

Deep Learning Researcher (Part-Time)

Math & Computational Consultant

Designed end-to-end ML pipeline predicting mechanical properties of polyurethane composites. Achieved R² > 0.99 with DNNs, outperforming traditional empirical models. Published in Journal of Composite Science (2025).

TensorFlow Keras Neural Networks Statistical Modeling
Jul 2023 – May 2024

Machine Learning Intern

Tech-Neo Publications LLP

Developed ML models for materials and engineering research. Processed datasets for regression tasks involving mechanical properties. Collaborated on validating ML results against experimental benchmarks and supported publication workflows.

Python Machine Learning Pandas Research
Sep 2022 – Mar 2023

Research Assistant Intern

DRDO - Armament Research & Development Establishment | Pune, India

Designed propulsion systems for artillery rockets. Performed CFD and thermal simulations using Ansys. Built mathematical models with Python and MATLAB for performance prediction and design validation.

Python MATLAB CFD Ansys
Mar 2022 – Jun 2022

Project Trainee - Predictive Maintenance

Bajaj Auto Ltd | Chakan, India

Developed predictive maintenance models for automotive manufacturing. Analyzed machine data to identify equipment failure indicators. Applied statistical techniques for maintenance forecasting and reliability improvement.

Predictive Maintenance Data Analysis Python Statistics
Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

CAD Engineer Intern (Computer Vision Collaboration)

Artenal | Vancouver, Canada

Collaborated with CV engineers on robotics projects. Designed mechanical end effectors for vision-based robotic manipulation. Contributed to autonomous apple-harvesting robot integrating robotics and vision systems.

Computer Vision Robotics SOLIDWORKS CAD
Sep 2021 – Nov 2021

Coding Tutor (ML / DL / Math for AI)

Code Karo Yaaro

Taught Python programming, ML/DL fundamentals, and mathematical foundations for AI. Created learning content on vectors, matrices, gradients, and optimization concepts.

Python Teaching ML Fundamentals Mathematics
May 2020 – May 2021

Technical Member (AI)

Abhiyantrix Academy

Collaborated on AI-focused engineering challenges. Explored supervised learning, regression, and classification through research. Applied linear algebra and probability to AI model formulation.

Machine Learning Linear Algebra Research Python

Featured Projects

🤖 Job Application Assistant

LLM-powered AI application automating resume customization and cover letter generation using prompt engineering and NLP pipelines.

LLMs NLP Prompt Engineering
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💬 Chat with YouTube Videos

RAG-based conversational AI enabling Q&A over video transcripts using FAISS, ChromaDB, and LangChain with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs.

RAG LangChain Vector DB
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📈 Real-Time Market Prediction

LSTM + NLP system predicting S&P 500 momentum by combining price data with financial news sentiment analysis.

LSTM NLP Time Series
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📝 NLP Text Classification & Sentiment

NLP pipelines for spam detection, sentiment classification, and complaint resolution using GloVe, FastText embeddings and LSTM networks.

NLP LSTM Word Embeddings
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🎵 Music Genre Classification

High-performance deep learning pipeline using CNN, RNN, LSTM on spectrograms with parallel computing for accelerated training.

CNN Signal Processing HPC
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📦 Supply Chain Tracker

Full-stack supply chain management app with real-time dashboards, role-based access, and analytics using Streamlit and Plotly.

Streamlit Plotly Data Engineering
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💰 Credit Risk Prediction

Loan default prediction using LightGBM, CatBoost, and FFN neural networks with comprehensive feature engineering.

ML LightGBM Finance
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📊 Business & Industrial Forecasting

ML pipelines for customer subscription, emission prediction, interest rate forecasting, and counterfeit medicine sales analysis.

FFN Regression Classification
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👁️ Computer Vision Systems

CNN pipelines for face detection, transfer learning, MNIST classification, and medical image diagnosis from X-rays.

CNN Transfer Learning MTCNN
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📈 Data Engineering & Visualization

Interactive dashboards, supply chain tracking, multi-view visualizations, and CT scan analysis using D3.js, Streamlit, Plotly.

D3.js Streamlit Plotly
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Publications

Prediction of Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Lightweight Polyurethane Composites Using Machine Learning Methods

Journal of Composite Science, 2025

Developed ML models achieving R² > 0.99 for predicting mechanical properties of polyurethane composites, outperforming traditional empirical approaches.

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Technical Skills

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Education

Master of Science in Data Science

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Expected May 2026 | GPA: 4.0

Coursework: Advanced Statistics, AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, HPSC, Data Visualization, Advanced ML, Databases

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University

June 2023 | GPA: 3.64 | Ranked 9 in University

Coursework: AI & ML, Data Analytics, Numerical Methods, Programming & Problem Solving

Certification

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Advanced Certification in AI & Machine Learning

IIT Kanpur | Government of India Endorsed

🐍 Machine Learning in Python

Python fundamentals, Pandas, NumPy, Statistics, GLMs, Decision Trees, Bagging & Boosting, SVM, kNN, Neural Networks, Text Mining, Ensemble Methods, Pipelines, Git, Feature Engineering

🧠 Deep Learning in TensorFlow & Keras

Gradient Descent, CNNs, RNN/LSTM/GRU, Autoencoders, GANs, Computer Vision (Object Detection, Face Recognition), NLP, Chatbots with Rasa, Audio Processing, Image Captioning

🗃️ Data Analysis in SQL

SQL fundamentals, Data Types, Aggregations, Functions, Sub-queries, DML/DDL, Joins, Views

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Get in Touch

Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, or just want to connect?

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