Uday Yallapragada is a technical leader with over 20 years of experience in machine learning and software development. Uday brings a wealth of expertise in generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing and data science pipelines. He led successful execution of solutions for several use cases ranging from retrieval augmented generation, recommendation engines and text classifiers to network analysis. Uday has a passion for designing and developing responsible end-to-end AI and ML solutions.

Uday Yallapragada’s Recent Projects

  • Fine-tuning Llama 70B using DeepSpeed and HuggingFace Accelerate
  • Design and implementation of an agentic solution for automated email processing using AWS step functions, Lambda functions and Bedrock
  • Churn prediction model for a premier health and fitness club
  • Referral propensity and referral quality models for a financial services company
  • End-to-end solution using Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing in Databricks for filing quarterly FINRA customer complaints reports
  • Data engineering pipeline for validating monthly financial statements
  • Content recommendation system for personalized financial education to customers
  • Implementation of a chatbot for electronic device related questions in Azure ecosystem

Uday Yallapragada possesses a unique blend of technical, business, and leadership expertise, enabling him to provide strategic and tactical guidance in designing and implementing innovative AI/ML solutions for various industries. His work ensures that clients achieve their business objectives through robust, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions, enhancing operational efficiencies and automating complex workflows. With a strong background in software development, Uday has expertise in languages such as Python, Java and C++, and has successfully delivered high-quality projects on time. He has experience working with various technologies, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Databricks, and is well-versed in DevOps practices, agile methodologies, and IT service management.

Uday Yallapragada is passionate about innovation and continuous learning, with certifications in Deep Learning Specialization, Generative AI with Large Language Models, and Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from George Mason University and a Master’s in Computer Science from Michigan State University. With a strong network of connections and a consistent record of delivering results, Uday is confident in his ability to drive success in the industry. As a forward-thinking professional, Uday is committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, ensuring that his clients and organizations he works with remain competitive and innovative.

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