Sai Teja Reddy Shaga

AI/ML Engineer | Software Developer

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About

Highly motivated Computer Science student specializing in Artificial Intelligence, with a 3.9/4.0 GPA and practical experience in developing and deploying advanced ML/AI solutions. Proven ability to leverage expertise in deep learning, natural language processing, and cloud systems to create innovative applications, optimize performance, and drive measurable efficiency gains. Eager to apply strong technical skills and leadership experience to challenging ML Engineer or AI Developer roles.

Work Experience

Supplemental Instructor

UNT

Jan 2023 - Present

Denton, Texas, US

Provided comprehensive instructional support in Python, C++, and algorithms to over 50 students, significantly enhancing academic performance and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Mentored 50+ students in Python, C++, and algorithms, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall class performance and fostering deeper understanding.
  • Designed and led targeted coding sessions and review workshops, effectively strengthening students' analytical and problem-solving skills for complex challenges.

ML Engineer Intern

AVTAR INC.

May 2025 - Nov 2025

Richardson, Texas, US

Spearheaded the development and fine-tuning of advanced AI voice agents for personalized human-like interactions, significantly optimizing performance and stylistic fidelity.

  • Developed a personalized AI voice agent by integrating LoRA fine-tuned Gemma LLM, FasterWhisper, Qwen-Audio LLM, and F5-TTS, replicating human tone, pace, and emotion in real-time with memory-driven dialogue.
  • Fine-tuned Gemma and Qwen-Audio models using Hugging Face's PEFT library, achieving a 20% improvement in stylistic fidelity and optimizing inference latency to <2.5 seconds.

Software Developer Assistant

UNT

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Denton, Texas, US

Engineered a Flask-based automation dashboard, integrating AWS and SQL to streamline analytics workflows and enhance backend performance.

  • Developed a Flask-based automation dashboard, integrating AWS and SQL to streamline analytics workflows and improve operational efficiency by 18%.
  • Optimized backend performance through strategic caching and modular architecture, resulting in a 30% reduction in query load times.

Education

Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence Concentration

University of North Texas

3.9/4

Aug 2022 - May 2026

Denton, Texas, US

Courses

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Distributed Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Linear Algebra

Projects

StyleTalker - Persona AI Agent

Mar 2025 - May 2025

Engineered a real-time conversational AI agent capable of replicating emotional tone and human dialogue flow through advanced language models and voice synthesis.

Smart Campus Navigator

Nov 2024 - Jan 2025

Designed and implemented a real-time campus navigation system leveraging graph optimization algorithms and mapping APIs.

AWS Deep Racer Reinforcement Learning

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024

Developed and trained a reinforcement learning agent to optimize autonomous vehicle performance on a simulated track.

Warehouse Automation System

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

Developed a predictive machine learning scheduler to optimize warehouse operations and resource allocation.

Awards

UNT Python Hackathon Winner

UNT

Jan 2025

Awarded for developing a Python automation application that optimized real-time workflow with a teammate.

AI Project Lead

Avtar Inc.

Jan 2025

Recognized for leading the implementation of StyleTalker, LoRA fine-tuning, and FasterWhisper integration at Avtar Inc.

Mentor - UNT SI Program

UNT

Jan 2023

Acknowledged for guiding over 50 students in Machine Learning fundamentals and Python problem-solving within the UNT SI Program.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming & ML Frameworks

  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Keras
  • Hugging Face (Transformers, PEFT, Accelerate)
  • scikit-learn

Speech, Audio & NLP

  • Whisper
  • StyleTalker
  • TTS
  • TorchAudio
  • voice cloning
  • style embeddings
  • LLM fine-tuning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning

Data & Cloud Systems

  • Data preprocessing
  • ETL
  • Spark
  • AWS (EC2, S3, SageMaker)
  • GCP
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Airflow
  • SQL
  • Distributed Systems
  • Cloud Computing

Optimization & Deployment

  • Quantization (INT8, bf16)
  • gradient checkpointing
  • distributed training
  • CI/CD
  • version control
  • inference latency reduction
  • A/B testing
  • cross-validation
  • model drift
  • latency/error analysis
  • word error rate (WER)
  • real-time performance monitoring

Libraries

  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • Bootstrap
  • TensorFlow
  • jQuery
  • Redux
  • Google Maps API
  • Dijkstra's Algorithm

Software Engineering Principles

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Computer Networks
  • Linear Algebra
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical Skills