Saravana Chandran

Forward Deployed AI Engineer with experience building AI-powered applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, backend APIs, and intelligent automation workflows using Python and modern Large Language Models. Experienced in designing end-to-end AI solutions, integrating LLMs into production workflows, developing scalable data pipelines, and translating business requirements into deployable software. Strong foundation in backend engineering, API development, debugging, and customer-focused AI solution delivery.

Python Developer (Contract) - Suvatra - Remote

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Developed Python data processing pipelines handling datasets exceeding 1.6 million records.
• Designed reusable ETL workflows for cleaning, transforming, and validating structured datasets.
• Automated preprocessing using Python and SQL, improving data quality while reducing manual effort.
• Optimized Python scripts for performance, maintainability, and execution reliability.
• Collaborated using Git-based workflows to deliver production-ready solutions.

AI Research Engineer - Friday AI - Remote

(2025-08 - 2025-11)

• Developed AI workflows for multimodal datasets using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Prepared, cleaned, and validated datasets for machine learning experimentation.
• Built reproducible AI experimentation pipelines supporting research initiatives.
• Evaluated AI-generated outputs to improve model quality and workflow reliability.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to improve AI development processes.

QA Engineer & MES Intern - Califonix Technologies

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Supported software quality assurance and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) validation.
• Automated reporting and operational workflows using Python.
• Analyzed production datasets and developed dashboards for operational monitoring.
• Documented testing procedures and assisted in identifying software issues.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science & Engineering - National Institute of Technology (NIT), Bhopal (2024)