8+ years of hands-on experience leveraging large-scale data to build ML/DL models with Python. PhD-level expertise in Recommendation Systems, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Speech and Audio, Time-series, Reinforcement Learning, or Graph Learning. Deep understanding of the ML development lifecycle and optimization trade-offs. Proven track record of designing, implementing, optimizing, and scaling AI-empowered applications. Solid experience with MLOps practices for production deployment and maintenance. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.