AI and data science professional with 4+ years of experience across industry and academia. Currently a senior AI engineer at cognisure, I’ve delivered and led 10+ end-to-end ML/AI projects involving large-scale data, enterprise systems, andpractical AI deployment. My journey includes past experience as an assistant professor and AI researcher, where I led academic programs and mentored students while contributing to applied research. I also have 1+ year of experience as a freelance developer and trainee, building AI solutions across domains. I bring a well-rounded perspective to AI engineering—blending academic rigor with industry-grade execution to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.