Prem Palkar

AI & ML undergraduate with hands-on experience building AI-powered backend systems using Python, FastAPI, NLP and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Skilled in designing REST APIs, implementing Transformer-based solutions, and developing practical, production-style AI applications. Strong foundation in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, backed by consistent GitHub contributions and a published technical article.

Generative AI / Python / FastAPI Intern - Innomatics Research Labs

• Developed backend applications using FastAPI and Python, building and testing REST APIs with CRUD operations and Pydantic-based request/response validation
• Implemented business logic, search, sorting, filtering, and pagination features for production-style applications
• Documented and tested APIs using Swagger UI; maintained version-controlled repositories using Git & GitHub

Intern - KIT Incubation & Research Foundation (IRF)

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Assisted in startup bootcamps and innovation workshops; contributed to documentation and event execution
• Participated in website content structuring and researched startup ecosystems and incubation models

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML) - Kolhapur Institute of Technology (2027)