Harsh Singhal
AI and Machine Learning Professional and Speaker
Leveraging Data and Algorithms to Drive Business Outcomes
AI and Machine Learning Professional and Speaker
Leveraging Data and Algorithms to Drive Business Outcomes
Hello, I am Harsh Singhal, an accomplished AI and Machine Learning Professional and Speaker with over 16 years of rich experience in the field. I am passionate about the power of data and the transformative potential of algorithms to drive business success. I’ve had the privilege of working in premier companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, and Koo in various leadership roles where I was instrumental in building and scaling machine learning teams and delivering impactful ML-driven solutions.
My strength lies in my ability to bridge the gap between technology and business needs, leveraging my extensive expertise in AI and ML to deliver robust solutions that drive business outcomes. I have been successful in building strong, efficient teams and creating innovative processes to enhance the delivery of machine learning features across organizations.
Throughout my career, I've always been excited by the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. My work in diverse projects, from developing analytics and data pipelines to detect malicious account activity at Netflix to implementing ML-powered product features at Koo, has allowed me to explore various facets of AI and ML and understand its potential in delivering value to businesses.
In addition to my hands-on technical work, I am also a passionate speaker and educator. I strive to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for AI and ML, helping organizations understand how they can harness these technologies to drive their growth and success. I am always eager to engage in new speaking and consulting opportunities, especially ones that allow me to share my insights and experience in AI and ML. Let's connect and explore how we can accelerate your journey towards leveraging AI.
With over 16 years of experience in AI and ML, I work with businesses to unlock the potential of these transformative technologies. These offerings are based on my extensive industry experience and are tailored to address the unique needs and challenges of your organization.
With a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in AI and Machine Learning, I offer strategic guidance and implementation support in leveraging large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, GPT-4, etc. Whether you're aiming to enhance your existing products, build innovative new applications, or augment your customer support with conversational AI, I can help you navigate the complexities of LLMs and capitalize on their vast potential to transform your business. My services include LLM strategy planning, model selection, integration assistance, and staff training for effective use and management of these powerful models.
Navigating the world of Machine Learning is a complex task. The process of assembling a competent team of ML professionals can be even more daunting. Leveraging my experience in building and scaling machine learning teams, I offer bespoke solutions to help organizations construct effective MLE teams. I offer innovative hiring strategies, creating career progression paths, and best practices for managing both on-site and remote teams, ensuring that your organization's ML efforts are in competent hands.
In today's digital world, AI and ML are the keys to enhancing user engagement and safety. Drawing from my hands-on experience at Netflix, LinkedIn, and Koo, I offer comprehensive consulting services for digital media and social networking organizations. My services include developing strategies for leveraging AI and ML technologies to optimize user experiences, increase engagement, and boost security measures. From recommendation systems and content ranking to semantic search and anti-abuse models, my expertise can help propel your digital strategies to new heights.
Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) is the backbone of any successful ML project. My expertise extends to various MLOps technologies like Uber’s Ludwig, MLFlow, BentoML, ONNX, and Milvus. I provide organizations with guidance on implementing and managing MLOps, ensuring efficient workflows that span from model training to rapid inference and deployment. By optimizing your ML operations, I can help streamline your projects and maximize your return on investment.
Navigating the cloud landscape for AI and ML deployments can be overwhelming. With my experience across cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, I provide end-to-end consulting services to help you build scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure. Whether it's optimizing cloud resource management, setting up containerized AI workflows, or selecting the right cloud services for your AI models, I ensure that your infrastructure is tailored to your business needs while staying future-proof.
Generative AI is revolutionizing industries like art, design, and entertainment. With expertise in cutting-edge models for text, image, and video generation, I help creative professionals and businesses harness the power of AI. From AI-generated art exhibits to automated video production workflows and personalized content generation, my services empower organizations to innovate in the creative space, blending technology and artistry like never before.
Leveraging my services, your organization can harness the power of AI and ML to drive business outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and create innovative, data-driven solutions. Let's work together to unlock the potential of AI and ML for your business.
The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, and academic institutions need to keep pace with advancements in AI and ML. Drawing on my extensive industry experience, I offer a range of services to help academic institutions bridge the gap between the classroom and the industry.
I offer engaging and insightful seminars and workshops on a range of topics, covering the breadth and depth of AI and ML. These interactive sessions are tailored to stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage practical learning, and foster a deeper understanding of how these technologies are shaping the world.
The growth of students is heavily dependent on the growth of their educators. I offer programs aimed at updating faculty with the latest advancements in AI and ML, as well as the best pedagogical strategies to teach these complex subjects.
Bridging the gap between academia and industry is crucial for the growth of students. I leverage my extensive network in the industry to set up collaborations, internships, and live projects, offering students real-world exposure and practical experience.
With the fast-paced advancements in AI and ML, it's important for academic curriculums to be updated regularly. I provide expert consultation to help institutions create and update their curriculums, ensuring their students are learning the most relevant and up-to-date skills.
Together, we can ensure that the students are not only industry-ready but are also equipped to be the thought-leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to contribute to various facets of AI and Machine Learning across a diverse range of industry-leading organizations. Here's a brief overview of my experience:
At Koo, I laid the groundwork for the ML team and led its growth from a mere concept to a robust team of 20 engineers. Here, I oversaw the successful delivery of numerous ML-powered product features, ranging from Semantic Search to Multilingual Topics and Feed Ranking.
As a part of Netflix's dynamic team, I led efforts to combat and reduce Account Takeover activity. I played a key role in implementing DS/ML solutions that classified account takeover attempts and developed extensive tooling and analytics for tracking model outcomes.
At LinkedIn, my work centered around the intersection of Data Science, Product, Legal, and AI. I was instrumental in developing quantitative methods to identify the impact of anti-abuse models and reduce members' data risk exposure.
In this role, I implemented a product recommendation model with a unique feature – explanations. This model was integrated into an internal tool that provided salespeople with key talking points, aiding in upselling to customers.
In addition to these roles, I've had the privilege of consulting for various startups, helping them overcome complex ML challenges and build proficient teams. My extensive experience spanning more than 16 years enables me to provide unparalleled service and valuable insights to my clients and partners.
MS, Industrial & Systems Engineering
My Masters dissertation focused on information retrieval using Linear programming models. You can access the full dissertation here.
I developed a proprietary text mining algorithm for a very large networking hardware enterprise based out of San Francisco. Additionally, I engaged in cross-disciplinary research with the School of Public Planning and Policy on Input/Output models and Iterative Proportional Fitting algorithms.
As a Teaching Assistant, I contributed to the Manufacturing Processes course taught to Sophomores and Juniors.
Bachelors of Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management
I've had the privilege of being featured in various publications for my work. Below are a few of them:
An article detailing my work on implementing multilingual topics in Koo, enabling millions of non-English speakers to engage and express themselves.
Read MoreA panel discussion organized by GoI where I shared insights on the challenges and opportunities of Natural Language Processing technologies for Indian languages.
Read MoreThroughout my career, I have been involved in numerous innovative projects, leading to the following patents and publications:
US 62/630880 · Filed Feb 15, 2018
US 62/150215 · Filed Apr 20, 2015
US 20120130771 · Filed Jun 15, 2011
IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society · Feb 5, 2010
I've developed AI tools to showcase the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) and help improve your interaction with LLMs like ChatGPT and Bard. Here are some of them:
FastIQ is available on https://fastiq.netlify.app and runs directly in the browser. No server is involved; the queries are sent directly from your browser to the chosen LLM provider, ensuring privacy and security.
All logic is contained in the index.html file, allowing you to easily deploy your own version of FastIQ. Simply drop it into Netlify and start using it with your own API keys from providers like Anyscale, TogetherAI, Groq, and OpenAI.
AWSChat is a tool I developed that integrates a middleware (langchain) for retrieval augmented prompting. I took 400+ public case studies and blogs of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and developed a product Q&A tool for folks to learn more about AWS offerings.
Reach out to me if you want to build such custom applications using your internal data assets and LLMs like ChatGPT.
Check out the demo videoI've developed AI Products in diverse domains such as Finance and Drug Development
Extract Insights from Financial Reports Instantly. Our cutting-edge platform harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to unlock valuable insights hidden within financial documents.
Dafinchi.ai empowers businesses and individuals to explore and analyze complex financial reports effortlessly. Whether it’s annual reports, 10-Ks, or earnings call transcripts, Dafinchi.ai provides real-time insights to assist in decision-making and strategy formulation.
Molecule-Search is a revolutionary search engine designed to facilitate the discovery of molecular structures and associated patents in the field of drug development, biotechnology, and chemical research.
Molecule-Search leverages cutting-edge molecular fingerprinting algorithms to match input SMILES strings with a vast database of molecular structures and their patent appearances. This enables our users to quickly and efficiently identify relevant molecules and patents to inform their research and development efforts.
"Build a RAG App 0 to 1"
Use SQLite for your database, Annoy as a vector index and FastAPI to write your backend service. Deploy with Docker and go from 0 to 1.
Read Ebook"How to build a data product for people who own a keyboard"
Discover my unique approach to building data products, whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional in the tech industry.
Read EbookI founded datascience.fm as an online forum designed for passionate students and professionals to publish deeply technical articles on Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI.
At datascience.fm, you can explore a wide range of articles written by data scientists, researchers, and students. Whether you're looking for insights on cutting-edge algorithms, best practices in machine learning, or deep dives into AI applications, datascience.fm has something for everyone.
I created this platform to provide a space for learners and practitioners alike to share their work, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of AI and Data Science.
Join the conversation, contribute your own insights, and stay up-to-date with the latest in data science by visiting datascience.fm.
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