Shaheen Nabi

Applied AI Engineer | Reinforcement Learning & Agentic Systems | LLMs & RAG | Fine-Tuning | Cloud & System Design | Open-Source Contributor

Shaheen Nabi

Profile Summary

I'm an Applied AI engineer who builds production-ready systems, solves real-world problems, and ships fast — from idea to deployment.

Experience

Data Science Intern – iNeuron.ai

January 2025 - March 2025 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Developed a high-precision object detection model using YOLOv5 to identify and classify crops and plants for agricultural applications.
  • Annotated and open-sourced a 25,000-image dataset on Hugging Face, advancing global agritech research.
  • Designed and deployed an automated AI agents pipeline using AWS ECR, EC2, and Jenkins for real-time inference and insights.
  • Trained models on NVIDIA A100 GPUs, optimizing for high performance and real-world deployment.
  • Conducted rigorous testing across diverse agricultural environments to ensure model robustness.
  • Integrated SMTP for automated delivery of personalized research reports via a user-friendly UI.
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability of the solution.

Founder – Lasso Pacific Pvt Ltd

January 2022 - December 2022 | Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, India

  • Founded an AI-driven edtech platform to democratize AI and computer vision education, targeting rural students globally.
  • Developed hands-on courses in AI, computer vision, and autonomous systems, making complex topics accessible.
  • Attracted 2M+ annual visitors organically through high-value content and career roadmaps.
  • Managed curriculum development, partnerships, and global outreach to maximize educational impact.
  • Acquired an initial user base, validating demand for accessible AI education in underserved areas.
  • Navigated funding, scaling, and growth challenges, gaining expertise in entrepreneurship and product development.
  • Closed the venture but empowered thousands of learners with AI knowledge and career guidance.

Projects

🌾 LeafLogic Multi-AI Agents Project

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Computer Vision Agentic AI Agriculture Cloud Computing YOLO Multi-Agent Systems Scalable Infrastructure Generative AI
  • Developed a production-ready, fully automated AI system capable of identifying 100+ plant and crop species with a one-click solution, ensuring fast and efficient detection.
  • Designed and implemented a high-performance object detection pipeline leveraging YOLO, great for real-world agricultural applications.
  • Built a Multi-AI Agents framework that autonomously retrieves enriched plant data from the web, extracting insights on species characteristics, optimal growth conditions, price details and commercial applications.
  • Engineered a scalable and cloud-optimized infrastructure, integrating AWS ECR, EC2, enabling real-time inference and seamless deployment.
  • Automated the complete AI pipeline, covering training, and post-detection research, significantly reducing manual intervention.
  • Utilized OpenAI's Chat Completion API (GPT-3.5 Turbo) alongside Serper API, Exa API, and other external services, leveraging the TaskFlowAI open-source framework to build a robust Multi AI-Agents pipeline.
  • Conducted extensive testing and validation in diverse agricultural environments, ensuring the model’s adaptability and high performance in real-world conditions.
  • Ensured modularity and scalability, allowing easy expansion to support additional crop species and agricultural use cases in the future.
  • Enabled customers to receive their summarized reports directly via email by entering their email address on the UI, ensuring a seamless and convenient user experience.

Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, Jenkins, AWS, TaskFlowAI, OpenAI, SerperAPI, A100 GPUs, Hugging Face

🌍 TripPlanner Multi-AI Agents Project

Dec 2024 - Jan 2025

Agentic AI NLP Travel Tech Cloud Computing LangChain Personalization Real-Time Data Streamlit UI
  • Developed an intelligent travel assistant integrating three AI-driven agents to automate and optimize the travel planning experience.
  • Web Research Agent: Gathers comprehensive destination insights, including local attractions, events, weather updates, and essential travel information.
  • Travel Planner Agent: Creates personalized itineraries, suggests appropriate clothing based on real-time weather forecasts, and recommends optimized travel routes.
  • Report Generator Agent: Utilizes GPT-3.5 Turbo to compile a concise and actionable travel report, consolidating all essential details for seamless trip planning.
  • Designed for efficiency and personalization, ensuring travelers receive relevant, well-structured information tailored to their preferences and schedules.
  • Built with modularity and scalability, allowing easy integration with additional travel services, AI enhancements, and real-time data sources.
  • Optimized for travel enthusiasts, business professionals, and frequent flyers, providing an AI-powered solution for hassle-free and well-organized trips.

Tech Stack: Python, TaskFlowAI, OpenAI, GitHub Actions, ECR, EC2, Streamlit, SerperAPI

🧠 Instruction Fine-Tuning of Meta LLaMA 3.2 3B

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024

NLP Fine-Tuning Regional Language Open Source LoRA Kannada NLP Model Optimization Open-Source Contribution
  • Fine-tuned the Meta LLaMA 3.2-3B Instruct model using LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) and 4-bit quantization, enhancing its ability to generate context-aware responses in Kannada.
  • Focused on improving the model’s proficiency in understanding and generating highly relevant, instruction-following responses in conversational inputs.
  • Utilized the Hugging Face dataset charanhu/kannada-instruct-dataset-390k to refine contextual accuracy and linguistic fluency.
  • Pushed the fine-tuned model to the Hugging Face Hub, where it is actively used by hundreds of developers monthly for Kannada NLP applications.
  • Developed using the Unsloth framework and trained on Google Colab Tesla T4 GPU, ensuring an efficient fine-tuning process.
  • Merged the base model and fine-tuned model into 16-bit floating point (FP16) for optimized deployment and inference.

Tech Stack: Python, Unsloth, QLoRA, Instruction Fine-Tuning, SFT, Hugging Face, Transformers, TRL, Quantization, AWS

Skills

Education

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Arts - Art Studies | Jan 2025 - Jan 2028

iNeuron Intelligence

Full Stack Data Science | Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education

High School Diploma, Mathematics and Computer Science | Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

Volunteering

Cyber Fraud Prevention Volunteer – Cybersecurity Outreach, Rural India (Self-Organized)

January 2020 - December 2023 | Social Services

  • Initiated a grassroots campaign to educate rural Indian communities on cybersecurity threats and scam prevention.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions and workshops, teaching digital safety practices like phishing detection and two-factor authentication.
  • Prevented numerous scams, saving victims tens of lakhs of rupees through education and intervention.
  • Empowered individuals with practical digital literacy, fostering confidence and sparking interest in digital safety.

Senior Writer – Shexion

January 2020 - October 2020 | Education

  • Volunteered as a cybersecurity content writer for Shexion.com, creating articles and roadmaps for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
  • Authored guides on networking, Linux, ethical hacking, and tools, plus analyses of cyber incidents like WannaCry and Pegasus.
  • Reached tens of thousands of readers, providing resources that supported career starters in cybersecurity.
  • Received feedback crediting content with clarity and career guidance, reinforcing my passion for tech education.

Writer – Lasso Pacific Pvt Ltd

March 2022 - October 2022 | Science and Technology

  • Created educational content on Python, machine learning, computer vision, and autonomous systems for beginners.
  • Authored career roadmaps to make AI accessible, especially for rural students with limited resources.
  • Provided personalized career advice, encouraging young learners to pursue AI and tech careers.
  • Contributed to Lasso Pacific’s 2M+ annual visitors with beginner-friendly AI and data science content.

Recommendations

Izhar Ashiq

January 2, 2025 | Worked with Shaheen on the same team

I had the privilege of working with Shaheen Nabi on cutting-edge AI projects tailored for direct deployment to our U.S. customers. As a team lead, Shaheen showcased exceptional leadership, combining technical expertise with strategic acumen in marketing and branding. His remarkable work in successfully branding Lasso Pacific is a testament to his visionary approach. Even under budget constraints, Shaheen motivated the team to maximize resources and maintain a focus on continuous improvement. His dedication, problem-solving skills, and collaborative mindset were key to transforming our projects into production-ready solutions. I highly recommend Shaheen Nabi as a visionary data scientist and a dynamic leader who excels in delivering impactful AI solutions across diverse challenges.

Rajahat Nabi

December 28, 2024 | Worked with Shaheen on the same team

He was deeply passionate about the problem we aimed to solve—making AI and autonomous vehicle education accessible and affordable for people worldwide. His dedication stood out as he worked tirelessly to bring our product to market, demonstrating a deep understanding of branding and strategy, as seen in the way he established Lasso Pacific. He even took the initiative to offer free educational materials to some individuals, ensuring broader access. We also collaborated on cybersecurity practices, where his technical skills and proactive mindset shone. I highly recommend him as a passionate developer, a visionary thinker, and someone with a talent for creating impactful products.

Let's Work Together

I am always excited to explore new opportunities, collaborate on impactful projects, or just talk tech. Feel free to reach out if you think we can build something great together.

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