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I'm an MLE with 2 years' experience building scalable data pipelines and AI/ML solutions that solve real-world problems. I move quickly with a go-getter, hacker mentality - breaking things to learn fast, while communicating clearly and keeping customers first. Right now, I'm focused on taking projects from 0→1 or scaling them 1→100 with a heads-down approach, backed by solid fundamentals and up-to-date LLM expertise to deliver impact from day one.

I'm Rahul, an MS in Information Science & Management from UIUC (May 2025) with a BS in Computer Science & Engineering.
Over the past two years as a Machine Learning Engineer, I've built and optimized end-to-end data pipelines in AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments—cutting processing times by up to 40% and slashing compute costs by over 30%. I've also fine-tuned and deployed transformer and LLM models with TensorRT, DeepSpeed, and pruning techniques to boost performance and reduce latency in production.
As a consultant with UIUC's Business Intelligence Group, I partnered with Fortune 500 clients on market-entry analysis and product analytics—translating complex datasets into strategic recommendations that improved KPIs and drove growth.
I thrive on moving fast with a hacker mindset - breaking things to learn quickly - while always communicating clearly and putting the customer first. My current focus is taking initiatives from 0 → 1 or scaling them 1 → 100, leveraging up-to-date ML and data fundamentals to deliver impact from day one.

I'm seeking full-time opportunities starting from May 2025. If you'd like to connect, reach out at rahulreddycv@gmail.com !