Building End-to-End ML Pipelines
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Hello, I'm
Sushan Adhikari
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A passionate Computer Engineering student interested in AI, Data Engineering. I am learning to build scalable, AI-powered solutions to solve real-world problems.
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About Me
Building the Future with AI & Data
I am a Computer Engineering student at Kathmandu University, with an exchange semester at IIT Palakkad. My passion lies in creating intelligent systems that make a real-world impact.
As a Co-Founder and leader, I've developed AI-powered solutions like Dr.Fish, gaining invaluable experience in building scalable systems and delivering impactful technical solutions. My work has been recognized with prestigious awards including the NASA Space Apps People's Choice.
I'm driven by curiosity and the desire to push the boundaries of what's possible with technology, always focusing on solutions that benefit society.
Education
Kathmandu University & IIT Palakkad
Interests
AI, Data Engineering
Recognition
Hult Prize Finalist
Technical Skills/Interests
AI & Machine Learning
Data Engineering
Computer Vision & Inference
Cloud & DevOps
Development
Specialized Tools
My Work
Featured Projects
Research Work
Research Papers
Legal Document Translation using Fine-tuned LLMs
Built a parallel corpus (≈10k sentence pairs) from Nepali and English legal texts using OCR (PyTesseract) and manual alignment/verification performed with law-student collaborators.Fine-tuned MBART50 and custom Transformer variants for domain adaptation; baseline BLEU around 0.42 (ongoing improvements focused on formatting, legal phrase preservation, and domain-specific tokenization)
Detecting Image Forgeries & Deepfakes: Comparative Study
Assembled a mixed dataset (manipulated + AI-generated) totaling over 140k images across multiple manipulation types for benchmarking image-forensics approaches. Implemented and benchmarked convolutional CNNs (InceptionV3 family) vs Vision Transformers; re- ported improved accuracy and efficiency for selected CNN baselines in our experiments (InceptionV3: 94% on our test split)
Enhancing Ethical Reasoning in Tiny LLMs
Created synthetic ethical-dilemma datasets (≈1k cases) covering utilitarian, deontological, and virtue ethics perspectives for probing small LLMs. Fine-tuned TinyLlama-1.1B using LoRA-based methods to create specialized agents and evaluated consistency and robustness via human & automated metrics.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Theoretical Computer Science Education: A Comprehensive Evaluation Framework for Algorithm Analysis and Complexity Theory
Proposed AlgoRAG, a specialized Retrieval-Augmented Generation system for theoretical computer science education, combining LLM understanding with domain-specific knowledge retrieval. Developed a knowledge base of textbooks, lecture slides, practice problems, proof examples, and complexity worksheets. Implements domain-specific optimizations for mathematical entity recognition, similarity metrics, pedagogical ranking, and proof query handling. Evaluated on 450 exam questions covering asymptotic analysis, recursive algorithms, dynamic programming, graph algorithms, and NP-completeness. Expected >85% accuracy and improved conceptual understanding compared to textbook-based learning.
Automated Generation of Calculus Derivative Animations Using Fine-Tuned Large Language Models: Bridging the Programming Expertise Gap in STEM Education
Developed DerivativeAnimator, a fine-tuned LLM system to automatically generate Manim-based animations for calculus derivative concepts. Addresses accessibility challenges in STEM education by enabling educators without programming expertise to create high-quality visualizations. Collected 537 Manim code snippets, organized by complexity levels. Evaluated on technical correctness, pedagogical effectiveness, and educational impact. Improves student conceptual understanding by 20-35% and reduces animation creation time from hours to minutes, promoting educational equity in calculus learning.
Entrepreneurship
My Startups
Dr.Fish
Revolutionizing Aquaculture with AI
Active
An AI+IoT startup focused on predicting algae blooms and fish diseases in aquaculture. Winner of Hult Prize Campus Competition and represented Nepal at the Global Summit in Bangkok.
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Farmers Impacted
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Machine Learning
IoT Sensors
Computer Vision
Two Stealth Startups
AI-Driven Solutions in Mental Health & Sustainability
In Development
Currently developing two innovative AI-powered startups in the mental health and sustainability sectors. Solutions leverage machine learning, NLP, and behavioral analytics to address critical societal challenges.
Stealth Mode
Development Stage
2
Active Projects
Q2 2025
Expected Launch
NLP
Machine Learning
IoT
Cloud Infrastructure
My Journey
Experience & Education
Oct 2025 - Present
Computer Vision Intern
KyraWorks
Deploying YOLOv8 object detection pipeline with Docker containerization. Researching NVIDIA DeepStream, GStreamer, and Triton Inference Server for real-time multi-camera frame processing.
Jan 2025 - Present
AI & Data Engineer
Mercuri.world (Non-Profit)
Volunteering to develop AI-driven recommendation systems and backend infrastructure for a global mental health platform, focusing on scalable solutions for mental wellness support.
Jan 2023 - Present
Pitching
Dr.Fish (Aquaculture Startup)
Successfully represented Nepal at the Hult Prize Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
Full-Stack Development Intern
Pension Management System for Nepal
Contributed to national pension platform serving 600k+ users. Implemented Nepal's first governmental liveliness detection using Amazon Rekognition. Developed 60+ page Angular UI with Spring Boot backend.
Oct 2024 - Present
Research Experience
Legal NLP Project
Building custom transformers and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for translating Nepali legal documents into English, contributing to legal tech accessibility.
Jan 2025 - May 2025
B.Tech Exchange Semester
IIT Palakkad, India
Pursuing advanced coursework in AI, Compiler Design, and Graph Theory. Current GPA: 7.61/10, focusing on cutting-edge research and academic excellence.
Jan 2022 - Feb 2026
Bachelor of Engineering
Kathmandu University, Nepal
Pursuing Computer Engineering, focusing on AI, networking, and software development with hands-on project experience.
Professional Growth
My Certifications
AI and Data Engineer Certification
micro1
2025
Validated expertise in core principles, tools, and best practices for building modern AI and data-driven systems.
Deep Learning Specializations
Nvidia & DataCamp
2025
Completed "Fundamentals of Deep Learning" (Nvidia) and "Deep Learning with PyTorch" (DataCamp) for hands-on neural network experience.
Understanding Embeddings for NLP
OpenHPI
2025
Gained specialized knowledge in Natural Language Processing, focusing on creating and utilizing vector representations of text.
Machine Learning Foundations
DataCamp & Udemy
2025
Completed comprehensive courses covering Supervised & Unsupervised Learning with Scikit-learn and ML fundamentals.
Apache Airflow Certifications
Astronomer
2024
Certified in both Airflow Fundamentals and DAG Authoring, demonstrating expertise in complex data pipelines.
AI Fundamentals & Data Literacy
University of Helsinki & DataCamp
2024 - 2025
Completed "Elements of AI" for comprehensive AI overview and "AI Fundamentals & Data Literacy" certification.
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Hult Prize Campus Winner
Kathmandu University
Represented Nepal at the Hult Prize Global Summit in Bangkok for the AI-powered aquaculture startup, Dr.Fish.
NASA Space Apps Winner
People's Choice Award 2024
Awarded People's Choice for 'Cosmira,' an interactive 2D educational web app for science outreach and collaboration.
ICT Awards 2024 Finalist
Biggest Tech Award of Nepal
Recognized as a finalist for significant contributions and innovative projects in Nepal's national technology ecosystem.
AI Crusade 2023 Winner
Health Track
Achieved first place for developing 'MastiskaTrack,' an innovative AI solution for mental health assessment.
Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship
Embassy of India, Nepal
Received prestigious scholarship for outstanding academic excellence and performance during high school studies.
KU Integration Bee Semi-Finalist
Mathematical Competition
Reached semi-finals in Nepal's first Integration Bee, demonstrating strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
Featured In
NASA Space Apps
Hult Prize
Kantipur Media
TechPana
Kathmandu University
What Others Say
Mentor Testimonials
Latest Articles
My Blog
Machine Learning
NLP
The Art of Fine-Tuning LLMs
A practical guide on adapting large language models like MBART50 for specific tasks, based on my legal NLP research experience.
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DevOps
DevOps for Data Scientists
Exploring how tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD can streamline the entire machine learning lifecycle and deployment process.
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Get In Touch
Let's Connect
Ready to collaborate?
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just chatting about technology. Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or need consultation, feel free to reach out!
Location
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Phone
+977 9810538507
Languages
English, Nepali, Hindi