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Rojesh M. Shikhrakar

Namaste! I’m Rojesh, a Mechanical Engineer turned to ML engineer and an Educator. I love learning, teaching and solving real world problems. I’m interested in technologies such as AI, ML , Robotics, and technology in general.

Experiences

Assistant Professor @ Kathmandu University (Dec 2021 - Present)

I teach AIAC-557 Data Acquisition Management System, a Data Engineering, Data Management and System Design Course, to Masters students in AI program.

Manager of AI Academics @ Fusemachines Nepal (July 2017 - Present)

I lead the AI Academics department, which designs and develops AI and STREAM curriculums and contents for students from middle school to graduate and professional levels.

Managed delivery of the course content in many colleges, universities and companies across different countries (US, Dominican Republic, Nepal and Bangladesh) in various modalities. Including AI Shikhya program in different colleges and AI fellowship program in Nepal.

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Helped manage AI team at fusemachines and improved engagement and effectiveness of the team through various initiatives.

Worked on initial version of fusemachines Intelligent Character Recognition (FuseExtract)

Founder/CTO @ Airlift Technology (2016 - 2021)

Experimented and promoted applications of UAV for various usecases suitable for Nepal. Some of the projects are as follows:
- Heritage 3D Reconstruction of Keshar Mahal, which was destroyed by Gorkha Earthquake 2015
- Topography Mapping for various urban planning projects

Education

Ms. in Mechanical System Design and Engineering @ IOE Pulchowk Campus

Fusemachines AI Fellowship

Completed ColumbiaX MicroMasters in Artificial Intelligence

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Skills and Certifications

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