Antorip Sahu
AI & Data Science Consultant
I am a Computer Engineer and independent consultant specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Technical Management. With over ten years of experience across consulting, aviation, and research, I help organizations transform complex data into actionable insights, enabling smarter, data-driven decision making and workflow automation.
About Me
Hello! I’m a Computer Engineer and independent data science consultant with over ten years of experience across consulting, aviation, research, and academia. My work spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics, guiding organizations in designing data-driven strategies and automated workflows. I specialize in technical management, data interpretation, and operational optimization, providing practical insights that turn complex problems into measurable outcomes. Clients value my clarity, precision, reliability, and deeply analytical approach.
Quick Facts
Current Role
Consultant at Changing The Present
Education
🏫 Virginia Tech, USA (2023)
📜 Master of Science in Computer Engineering
🏛️ BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, India (2012)
📜 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics
Recent Achievement
🏆 STEM-Trek Award for Student Volunteer Program at PEARC22, Boston, USA (2022)
Language(s)
- 🇺🇸 English (Professional Proficiency)
Interests
Skills
Combining a decade of technical consulting, software engineering, and research experience with advanced AI/ML capabilities to drive modern, data-driven solutions.
Leadership & Project Management
Leading cross-functional teams across AI, software, and backend development, overseeing complex technical pipelines, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts spanning research, aviation, and distributed systems.
Business & Strategy
Developing technical strategies and preparing end-to-end documentation for AI, software, and aviation-focused solutions, including managing research infrastructure exceeding $300K USD and supporting complex enterprise systems.
International Experience
International experience across the USA, UAE, Europe, and India, bringing a steady, dependable approach to AI, software, and consulting engagements in research, aviation, and enterprise settings.
Community & Learning
Active in community-focused work, contributing to education initiatives at Changing The Present and drawing on prior academic engagement at Virginia Tech, with a steady commitment to using technology for meaningful educational impact.
Software Development
Building scalable AI and engineering systems across clusters and cloud platforms, with a focus on data pipelines, automation, and real-time analysis.
Artificial Intelligence
Expanding expertise in LLM-driven systems and ML models for engineering workflows, specializing in scalable data pipelines, signal analysis, and automated compliance.
Data Science
Transforming complex data into actionable intelligence through data-mining pipelines, advanced modeling, and scalable machine learning workflows for unstructured data.
Engineering Expertise
Applying electronics and systems engineering expertise to build robust solutions for complex hardware, network, and computing challenges.
Experience
From enterprise risk consulting to AI innovation, bridging analytical precision from aviation with strategic intelligence to build data-driven solutions.
Changing The Present
Consultant (Remote)
Technology for Good: Non-Profit Organization applying digital tools to advance social causes.
Key Achievements
- Led the full technical recruitment pipeline, conducting interviews and onboarding talent aligned with organizational goals and technical standards.
- Contributed to the development of academissions[dot]org, a conversation-driven platform that curates the latest academic and technical research for structured learning.
- Led a team of ML engineers to generate SEO-driven web content using multiple LLMs, ensuring high originality, strong search performance, and compliance with modern detection standards.
Wireless@VT Lab, Virginia Tech, USA
Graduate Researcher
Pioneer research and development in the field of wireless networks and technology.
Key Achievements
- Led IT networking setup and maintenance of a complex 20-node USRP network for cognitive radio research, overcoming synchronization and compatibility challenges to ensure efficient data collection for AI/ML models for Wireless@VT.
- Managed VMs on XCP-ng (Xen Hypervisor) with Ansible and automated TS-9325 wideband antenna testing using Bash.
- Engineered subword vocabulary with SentencePiece, leveraging knowledge graphs for optimal selection for fine-tuning multilingual NLP models from HuggingFace to enhance adaptability across diverse linguistic contexts.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Technical Staff
Global leader of in-flight entertainment, connectivity, and digital solutions for the commercial aviation industry.
Key Achievements
- Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for migrating from Oracle ERP to Ramco Aviation Suites.
- Utilized BITE, Automated Test Equipment, Functional Test Equipment, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators for LRU Device Under Test (DUT) and FPGA-based Passenger Control Units (PCU) regulated by FAA, EASA & GCAA.
- Performed QA on media loader module to facilitate media uploads to the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) content server.
KPMG
Executive, Risk Consulting
Global provider of risk management, advisory, and consulting solutions helping organizations navigate regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges.
Key Achievements
- Collaborated with the VBA dev team to automate sales enablement reporting for EMC's pre-sales team.
- Created reconciliation reports of Microsoft/IBM software license audits for vendor compliance revenue.
- Conducted thorough reviews of contractual agreements between clients (Microsoft/IBM) and third-party entities.
Deloitte
Consultant, Enterprise Risk Services
Global leader in audit, consulting, risk advisory, and financial services helping organizations drive performance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Key Achievements
- Developed batch/shell scripts to automate data collection using LDAP for user information for IT compliance reviews.
- Modified script to incorporate key attributes from Microsoft registry hive for IT compliance testing and reporting.
Tech Stack
Technical expertise at the intersection of AI/ML, data science, and software engineering, with applications in academic research and industry practice.
Programming Languages
Web Fundamentals
Query Languages
Web & UI
Data Science
AI/ML Frameworks
Development Tools
Databases
Engineering Software
Let's Connect
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Contact Information
Let's connect! I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities.