// AI/ML Researcher · ISRO Intern

Priyanshi Soni

M.Tech Graduate in IT & AI/ML Researcher | Intern at ISRO

Applied Machine Learning · Data-driven Decision Systems · AI for Societal Applications

Integrated M.Tech @ IIPS DAVV10+ Springer PublicationsISRO Research InternApplied ML Researcher

Post-graduate researcher with a strong foundation in Applied Machine Learning, scalable backend engineering, and data-driven architectures. Transitioning from a top-tier Integrated M.Tech program at IIPS DAVV directly into cutting-edge space research — engineering oceanographic ML pipelines at ISRO while publishing 10+ peer-reviewed Springer papers in AI, IoT, and learning systems.

Education

Academic credentials with strong foundation in AI/ML research and development.

CGPA 8.9 / 10

Integrated M.Tech in Information Technology

Institute of International Professional Studies (IIPS), Devi Ahilya University

Jun 2021 – May 2026

Thesis & project phase in AI/ML research · Indore, India

Research & Work Experience

Hands-on industry and research experience spanning space science, backend engineering, and applied machine learning.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

AI/ML Research Intern

Feb 2026 – Present

Current
  • Engineered a CNN-BiLSTM + Random Forest model for Indian Ocean subsurface temperature reconstruction using 58K+ Argo profiles.
  • Attained 0.706°C RMSE on 8.7K+ samples, improving baseline RF by 7.9% with correlation >0.95.
  • Designed quality-control filters removing 13.6% of profiles and reducing 400m depth variance by 24.7%.
CNN-BiLSTMRandom ForestOceanographyPython

LayerFive

Software Development Intern

Jan 2025 – Present

  • Developed 10+ REST APIs supporting 1,000+ users in analytics systems.
  • Integrated multi-source data pipelines from Meta, Google, and Klaviyo, processing 500K+ records for analytics and reporting.
  • Boosted API performance by 30% through query optimization, caching, and connection pooling.
REST APIsData PipelinesNode.jsMeta · Google · Klaviyo

Techritzy Pvt. Ltd.

Backend Developer Intern

Mar 2024 – Sep 2024

  • Delivered AI applications using TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV, and GenAI — 100% on-schedule project delivery.
  • Implemented and maintained 10+ REST APIs using Django REST Framework, supporting 1,000+ user accounts.
  • Processed 10,000+ records using automated pipelines, boosting backend scalability by 40% with Django Celery.
TensorFlowOpenCVDjango DRFCeleryGenAI

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed research spanning tactical AI systems, IoT infrastructure, learning analytics, and advanced ML paradigms.

Springer · ICCCAI 2025·2025AI/ML

Secure and Energy Efficient Inference Optimisation for Consumer GPUs in Edge Computing Environments

Addresses AI hardware accessibility challenges for researchers and edge systems by optimizing inference on consumer graphics cards (NVIDIA RTX 4060). Proposes efficiency improvements achieving 45% reduced power consumption, 20% faster execution, with <2.5% accuracy loss. Enables secure, local AI applications for real-time image recognition in smart home systems, eliminating data transmission to remote servers.

Springer · ICCCAI 2025·2025AI/ML

Academic Influencer for eLearning Systems Sponsorship and Collaboration Platform

Proposes a data-driven platform connecting universities, ed-tech firms, and publishers with academic influencers and experts. Facilitates three key scenarios: university course promotion, ed-tech partnership endorsement, and expert reviews of educational resources. Leverages influencer presence on social media platforms to enhance learning engagement and educational outreach.

Springer · ICCCAI 2025·2025AI/ML

Maali: An Intelligent Gardening Companion for Plant Care Management

Presents a smart gardening application designed for urban users to manage plant care effectively. Provides real-time alerts, personalized care schedules, and automated reminders for watering and fertilization. Built with Flask and Celery, supporting background task automation and scalability. Integrates IoT-ready architecture for future smart sensor integration and community-driven gardening support.

Springer · C3AI 2025·2025AI/ML

Comparative Analysis of Federated Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Evolution Strategies

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Evaluates and benchmarks advanced machine learning paradigms — DQN, A3C, DDQN, Evolution Strategies, and Federated Learning — across OpenAI Gym environments. Analyzes scalability, sample efficiency, and decentralized optimization capabilities to guide paradigm selection for distributed AI systems.

Springer · C3AI 2025·2025AI/ML

An AI-Enabled Wearable System for Tactical Sign Language Recognition and Secure Data Transmission

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Proposes a Tactical Sign Language Communication System (TSLCS) designed for stealth and combat environments. Uses deep learning and RNNs to interpret hand gestures and facial expressions under extreme conditions, integrating strong data encryption and secure transmission protocols for reliable field communication.

Springer · C3AI 2024·2024IoT & Networks

Towards an IoT-Enabled Support System for Water Management Control, with a Focus on Storm, Drainage, and Sewage Systems

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A systematic, data-driven framework integrating IoT sensing and data analytics for urban wastewater management and predictive drainage modeling. Addresses stormwater overflow, drainage capacity planning, and sewage system monitoring through real-time sensor networks and ML-driven forecasting.

Springer · C3AI 2024·2024AI/ML

Share Spell: A Collaboration Platform with Learning Analytics for a Dynamic Online Learning Environment System

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Proposes a role-based, moderated resource-sharing communication platform aligned with MOOC pedagogy. Integrates learning analytics to track collaboration patterns, optimize peer interactions, and provide instructors with actionable insights into student engagement and knowledge transfer.

Springer · C3AI 2024·2024AI/ML

ICT Tools for Online Learning Environments

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Examines the role of Information and Communication Technology tools in enabling dynamic online learning environments. Evaluates digital platforms, collaboration frameworks, and pedagogical integrations that enhance remote education delivery and student engagement at scale.

Springer · C3AI 2024·2024IoT & Networks

Cyber Attacks and Data Breach Trends

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Analyzes emerging patterns in cyber attacks and data breach incidents across industries. Presents a data-driven survey of threat vectors, vulnerability trends, and defensive strategies to inform organizational security posture and incident response planning.

Tech Stack & Projects

Production-grade engineering projects spanning AI benchmarking, synthetic data generation, NLP wellness systems, and full-stack platforms.

FedRLBench

RL, ES & Federated Learning Benchmarking

A comparative benchmarking framework evaluating reinforcement learning, evolution strategies, and federated learning paradigms across OpenAI Gym environments.

  • Benchmarked DQN, A3C, DDQN, Evolution Strategies, and Federated Learning across multiple Gym environments.
  • Evaluated 5 reinforcement and federated learning approaches to analyze scalability, sample efficiency, and decentralized optimization.
  • Published as peer-reviewed Springer research comparing advanced ML paradigms for distributed and autonomous systems.

5 ML paradigms benchmarked across multiple Gym environments

PythonOpenAI GymDQNA3CDDQNFederated LearningEvolution Strategies

DBGenie

AI-Based Data Genesis System

A comprehensive data generation and database management system featuring both web and CLI versions, automating schema-aware synthetic dataset creation at scale.

  • Built web and CLI interfaces reducing database setup time by 50% through automated schema population.
  • Utilized YAML configuration files to define database schemas and tables for seamless, reproducible data generation.
  • Orchestrated creation of a diverse 100GB+ dataset using Python scripting and data synthesis — powering a fraud detection model now utilized by 15+ analysts.

100GB+ datasets · 50% faster setup · 15+ analyst users

HTMLCSSJavaScriptFlaskSQLEden AI APIYAMLPython

VoiceVibe AI

Emotional Wellness Platform

An AI-driven emotional wellness platform featuring voice-to-text journaling, multi-model sentiment analysis, encrypted storage, and personalized character bots.

  • Engineered voice-to-text journaling with sentiment analysis and encrypted data storage for user privacy.
  • Trained and optimized classifiers using BERT, SVM, CNN, Naive Bayes, and Random Forest — achieving 95% accuracy.
  • Integrated AI-driven insights and character bots for personalized emotional support, serving 500+ active users.

95% classification accuracy · 500+ active users

FlaskTensorFlowKerasScikit-learnMongoDBOAuthBERTSentiment Analysis

ShareSpell

Resource Sharing Platform

A full-stack resource-sharing platform with role-based moderation, tag-based discoverability, and a comprehensive admin dashboard for community management.

  • Launched a platform supporting 1,000+ posts, comments, likes, and user profiles with full CRUD operations.
  • Implemented tag-based categorization, increasing content discoverability and user engagement by 25%.
  • Built an admin dashboard to manage privileges, block users, moderate content, and review 200+ reported posts.

1,000+ users · 25% improved discoverability · 200+ moderated reports

HTMLCSSJavaScriptFlaskMySQLAWS

Technical Skills

A research-engineering toolkit spanning machine learning, backend systems, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

Languages

PythonC++Bash

ML / AI

TensorFlowKerasScikit-learnBERTReinforcement LearningNLP

Frameworks

FlaskDjangoDjango REST FrameworkNode.js

Data & Databases

MySQLMongoDBSQLFeature EngineeringData PipelinesWeb Scraping

Cloud & Tools

AWSGitLinuxVSCodeDockerREST APIs

Concepts

Machine LearningOptimizationSentiment AnalysisData Modeling

Awards & Leadership

National qualifications, research recognition, hackathon participation, and community technical leadership.

10+ Springer Papers

Published Researcher

Peer-reviewed publications in AI/ML, IoT systems, learning analytics, and cybersecurity at C3AI International Conference.

GATE 2025 & UGC-NET 2024

National Qualification

Qualified both GATE 2025 and UGC-NET 2024 in Computer Science — eligible for PhD admissions and Assistant Professor roles.

Top 10 Rank

MCTE Project Exhibition

Ranked among top performers at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering project exhibition.

Consolation Prize

Inter-College Competition

Won consolation prize among 2,000+ participants in a national inter-college technical competition.

36-Hour Hackathons

Prayatn · Jugaad Hacks

Participated in intensive hackathon events, building rapid prototypes under competitive time constraints.

R&D Lead

Google Developer Student Group (GDG)

Led AI/ML initiatives and organized 10+ technical workshops, hackathons, and community events for 300+ students.

Leadership & Volunteering

R&D Lead

2024

Google Developer Student Group (GDG), IIPS

Led AI/ML initiatives and organized 10+ technical workshops, hackathons, and community events for 300+ students.

Core Member

2025

IIPS-CoMET International Conference

Organized and conducted a university-level Sustainable Development quiz involving 100+ participants as part of the IIPS-CoMET International Conference.

Member

2024

AWS Cloud Club IIPS

Developed cloud-based ML workflows using AWS services, exploring scalable model deployment and data processing pipelines.

Open for Research Collaborations & AI/ML Engineering Roles

Let's Build Something Impactful

Whether you're exploring PhD collaborations, research internships, or elite AI/ML engineering roles — I'd love to connect and discuss how we can push boundaries together.