AKHIL PONNADA

MSc International Business Management

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

January 2023 - June 2024

2:1 Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration

Amity University, Hyderabad, India

August 2018 - December 2021

GPA: 9.64

Founder | NuroAI

November 2024 - Present | Edinburgh, UK

• Architected and launched an advanced AI platform integrating multiple LLMs (GPT-4, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion) for versatile content generation across text, video, and audio formats
• Developed sophisticated text-to-speech and video synthesis capabilities, implementing scalable microservices architecture
• Led end-to-end product development, from conceptualization to deployment, incorporating AI-driven solutions
• Managed resource allocation and parallel processing systems for simultaneous content generation

LLM Evaluator | Outlier

March 2024 - December 2024 | Remote, UK

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of Large Language Model outputs for accuracy, relevance, and quality
• Refined LLM-generated responses to enhance training effectiveness and overall performance
• Identified and addressed biases in model outputs to ensure fair and balanced results
• Incorporated user feedback into model improvement processes

Warehouse Administrator | Amazon

May 2023 - December 2023 | Dunfermline, Scotland, UK

• Managed and optimized warehouse inventory systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient order fulfillment processes
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline warehouse operations, resulting in improved productivity and reduced processing times
• Implemented and maintained safety protocols, contributing to a secure work environment and compliance with company standards
• Utilized Amazon's proprietary software systems to track shipments, manage inventory, and generate reports for upper management
• Assisted in training new warehouse staff, promoting best practices and operational excellence within the team

Business Analyst | Medipax Healthcare

July 2021 - August 2022 | Hyderabad, India

• Drove 30% increase in sales performance through data-driven analysis and strategic planning
• Implemented and maintained comprehensive management reports using data visualization tools
• Led cross-functional team collaboration for marketing initiatives and KPI tracking
• Developed customer retention strategies based on detailed market trend analysis
• Leveraged AWS and SaaS solutions to optimize business processes and reporting systems

Electric Vehicle Industry Research & Market Analysis

Link: https://www.coursehero.com/file/106639116/AKHILPONNADA-A30606418143-BBA-Dpdf/

• Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis on Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in India, evaluating market size, growth drivers, and regulatory landscape
• Designed and executed quantitative research study with 52 participants to analyze consumer behavior, adoption patterns, and market preferences in the EV sector
• Produced detailed report on EV market trends, government policies (FAME II), environmental impact, and projected industry growth through 2030, achieving recognition for research methodology

Search Engine Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Link: https://search.nuro.one

• Engineered an AI-powered search engine integrating multiple language models (GPT-4, Gemini Pro, Grok) with dynamic model selection based on query complexity
• Implemented sophisticated caching system and rate limiting mechanism, enhancing performance while integrating with Google's Custom Search API
• Developed intelligent response system combining AI-generated answers with relevant web sources, featuring expandable interface for detailed exploration

Nuro One AI

Link: https://nuro.one

• Architected comprehensive AI platform integrating multiple LLMs for versatile content generation including text, video, audio, and multimedia transformations
• Developed advanced text-to-speech (TTS) system with video synthesis capabilities for automated multimedia content generation
• Implemented scalable microservices architecture supporting multiple AI model integrations (GPT-4, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion) with efficient resource management

KHYAA - AI-Powered Chatbot

Link: https://khyaa.com

• Developed Khyaa.com, featuring minimalist interface with distinctive 'Khyaa' logo in Devanagari script
• Integrated multiple AI models including GPT-4 and DeepSeek for advanced natural language processing
• Designed clean, user-friendly interface focused on simplicity and effectiveness in AI-powered conversations

NSGA-II Algorithm Implementation

Link: https://akhl.me/files/nsga2.pdf

• Implemented NSGA-II to balance fairness and accuracy in ML models for credit risk assessment and recruitment processes
• Achieved significant improvements in accuracy (0.7550 to 0.9750 for German Credit Dataset) while maintaining fairness metrics
• Developed framework comparing logistic regression baseline with NSGA-II-optimized models for finance and HR applications