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I'm Santosh.

I'm an Entrepreneur, building Zebu Intelligent Systems , empowering business & organizations to harness the power of AI & Robotics.

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About me

I am a Ph.D. graduate in Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on intelligent systems and robotics. Passionate about technology in all its facets, I have worked extensively on projects encompassing software, hardware, and everything in between. I have a particular affinity for IoT, Robotics, and AI. Alongside my academic pursuits, I have actively engaged in STEM outreach activities. I have a track record of success in hackathons, such as securing the first place in the Microsoft Hackathon, and entrepreneurship competitions.

Furthermore, I have entrepreneurial experience, having successfully exited my first startup in the IoT Domain. As a rainmaker and innovator at my startup, I relish the opportunity to utilize my skills in commercializing technology.

Finance has become a newfound passion, and on weekends, I immerse myself in analyzing public companies across India and the US, seeking promising investment opportunities. I aspire to become a private equity investor one day. With that long-term goal in mind, I'm deeply interested in supporting innovation and envision contributing sweat or capital to help startups grow and thrive in the future.

    Education

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    PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

    University of Nevada RenoMay 2020

    Specialized in Intelligent Systems and Robotics; Worked with Dr. David Feil-Seifer in Socially Assistive Robotics Group (SARG).

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    MS Electrical Engineering

    NYU Tandon School of EngineeringMay 2015

    Specialized in Controls Systems and Robotics.

    Work

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    Founder

    Zebu Intelligent SystemsJan 2021 - Present

    Spearheading technology and business development, leveraging AI to drive continuous innovation.

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    Post Doctoral Researcher

    Colorado School of MinesMay 2020 - April 2021

    I served as a postdoctoral researcher in MIRROR Lab at Colorado School of Mines, under the guidance of Dr. Tom Williams.

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    Firmware Validation Intern

    Tesla IncMay 2018 - August 2018

    Performed system validation (regression testing) on Model S/X/3 by utilizing robot framework and python.

    Skills

    Business Stack
    Communication
    Problem Solving
    Strategy
    Programming Stack
    C
    C++
    Python
    Robotics Stack
    ROS
    Gazebo
    Embedded Systems
    AI Stack
    Keras
    Scikit-Learn
    OpenCV

    At Zebu, not only was I immersed in a nurturing environment ripe for learning and growth, but I genuinely felt my individual career aspirations were recognized, offering me the flexibility to shape my own path.

    -- Abivishaq (former colleague/mentee), Georgia Tech

    Santosh's business acumen combined with his expertise in AI, neural networks, computer vision, and software adds a ton of value to the product. His mastery of these cutting-edge technologies is evident in the exceptional solutions he delivers. Collaborating with Santosh means benefiting from a visionary mind that seamlessly translates complex concepts into practical, game-changing outcomes.

    -- Anonymized, Stealth Startup Founder

    Get in touch.

    Drop a line, let's connect and explore exciting opportunities together!

    Location
    Reno NV, USA
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