Charith Purushotham

About Me

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Charith Purushotham

Charith Purushotham

Data Scientist & ML Engineer

Academic Focus

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer currently pursuing my Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. With expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, I am dedicated to applying cutting-edge data science techniques to solve real-world problems. I am currently focused on research projects that enhance model generalization and improve performance in environments with minimal labeled data, particularly through data augmentation and zero-shot learning approaches.

Professional Experience

In addition to my academic work, I have hands-on experience in developing AI-driven applications and data engineering solutions. I have worked on optimizing A/B testing frameworks, integrating real-time analytics, and developing human pose estimation solutions for fitness applications. I have also led projects focused on improving data processing times and optimizing system performance using advanced tools like Azure, Databricks, and Spark.

Academic Qualifications

Educational background and achievements

University of Colorado Boulder

Master of Science

Computer Science
CGPA: 3.9/4.0
Aug 2024 – May 2026 (Expected)

KEY COURSES

Deep Learning NLP Systems for ML Computer Vision

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science
CGPA: 9.68/10.0
Aug 2018 – Jun 2022

KEY COURSES

AI/ML DSA DBMS OOP OS Big Data

Technical Skills

Programming & Development

Python Java React.js Node.js C Flask REST APIs MySQL MongoDB Git

Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure AWS Docker CI/CD Kafka GCP Snowflake Azure Boards

Data & Machine Learning

PyTorch TensorFlow Scikit-learn OpenCV Databricks RAG LlamaIndex HuggingFace Tableau

Software & Tools

OOP System Design Jira Postman Bot Framework

Hobbies & Interests

What I love to do in my free time

Gym

Staying fit and building strength

Football

Team spirit and strategy

Cricket

Passion for the gentleman's game

Biking

Exploring and adventure

Staying Active: These activities help me maintain a healthy work-life balance, keep my mind sharp, and build discipline that translates into my professional work. Whether it's the strategic thinking in cricket, the teamwork in football, or the endurance in gym and biking, each hobby contributes to my personal growth.