DIRSHAK DEEPAK PATRO
AI & Data Science Student | ML Engineer
About Me
Hi! I’m an AI and Data Science enthusiast from K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering who loves turning ideas into intelligent, real-world solutions. I’m driven by curiosity, creativity, and the excitement of solving meaningful problems using technology.
I’ve had the opportunity to work on impactful projects, from building network management systems at L&T Technology Services to developing document processing solutions at Containova. Along the way, I’ve gained hands-on experience in machine learning, computer vision, full-stack development, and working with tools like Python, TensorFlow, Flutter, Docker, and Kubernetes.
When I’m not coding, you’ll find me giving back through teaching at U&I Trust, leading initiatives as Joint Literary Secretary, or exploring my love for public speaking, debating, and creative writing. I strongly believe that the best technology is built at the intersection of innovation, communication, and purpose.
I'm always eager to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Let’s connect and create something amazing together!
Education
K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology - AI & Data Science
Sem 1: 10 | Sem 2: 9.74 | Sem 3: 10 | Sem 4: 10| Sem 5: 10
Courses: Operating Systems, Data Structures, Analysis of Algorithms, AI, ML, Networking, Databases
K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering
Honors in Data Engineering
Sem 3: 10 | Sem 4: 10 | Sem 5: 10
Courses: Text Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Web Analytics, Web Scraping, APIs, Transformers
Apeejay School, Kharghar
CBSE
Class 12: 92.4% (2023) | Class 10: 98% (2021)
Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Tools
Soft Skills
Experience
L&T Technology Services
Operators and Enterprise Intern
Mumbai, India
- Network Configuration System Development: Built a tool for device version control, configuration change monitoring, port visibility
- Business intelligence system: Designed a business intelligence data storage system and dashboard to optimize vendor contact.
- Digital change monitoring system: Web-scraping and NLP driven system that visualizes as well as emails a designated entity regarding change in a particular website.
L&T Technology Services
Tech Infrastructure Intern
Mumbai, India
- Network Management System Development: Built an in-house Network Management System enabling centralized monitoring of infrastructure components
- Operational Visibility: Improved fault visibility and response by aggregating network status data into a single monitoring interface
- Process Efficiency: Reduced manual tracking effort by automating network status checks through the NMS
Containova Solutions
Software Development Intern
Navi Mumbai, India
- Automated ID extraction: Enabled fast, accurate data capture from Aadhaar, PAN, and driving licenses using computer vision and ML
- Production-Ready CV Pipeline: Delivered a full-stack application that operationalized ML models for real-world document processing
- Shipping container dataset for identification and tracking: Strengthened detection accuracy of shipping container decals by creating large high-quality labeled datasets
Wagwan World
Data Science and Business Intern
Remote
- SEO & Digital Presence: Enhanced application performance by implementing SEO strategies for individual communities on the social platform, increasing organic traffic and user engagement
- Flutter UI/UX Elements: Built and refined interactive UI components in Flutter, improving application usability and visual appeal
- Professional B2B Business Decks: Created concise and visually compelling business decks to support decision-making and team alignment
Mahaagromart, Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation
Project Intern
Mumbai, India
- Market Research: Conducted marketing research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in the agricultural sales marketplace
- Business Solutions: Developed commercial business solutions and strategic planning initiatives aligned with farmer and supplier needs
- Decision Support: Prepared decision-ready business decks for internal stakeholders, facilitating evidence-based strategy discussions
Projects
Routopia
Routopia is a GIS-driven truck routing and load optimization project that uses machine learning and pathfinding algorithms to enable coordinated load transfers at overlapping waypoint radii. By combining spatial analysis with intelligent route planning, the system improves vehicle and manpower utilization, reduces redundant trips, and optimizes fleet efficiency and logistics operations.
Urban Greenspace Accessibility Analysis: Queens, New York
Assessed the availability, fragmentation, and accessibility of urban green spaces in Queens, New York, using GIS-based spatial analysis of Landsat 9 satellite imagery and OpenStreetMap (OSM) layers to derive spatial indicators and evaluate patterns of urban greenspace distribution and access.
SoulAce
Co-developed Soulace, a digital platform providing personalized mental health support through mood tracking, guided interventions, and curated resources. Focused on user-friendly design and data-driven insights to promote proactive emotional well-being and accessible mental wellness.
HHO Enhanced Pneumonia Detection
Developed an image classification system using feature fusion of pre-trained CNNs (VGG16, VGG19, ResNet50, MobileNet) with SVM and Random Forest classifiers, achieving high accuracy on medical and digit datasets, while exploring feature reduction with Harris Hawks Optimization.
Research
Enhancing Ocular Disease Detection: Integrating Squeeze-and-Excitation Networks with Transfer Learning
Presented at 2nd International Conference on Technologies for Energy, Agriculture, and Healthcare (February 2025) Mentor: Dr. Nilkamal More, HOD Information Technology, KJSCE
Developed an automated ocular disease detection system using deep learning to classify retinal fundus images into cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Implemented transfer learning models such as VGG16 and MobileNetV2 with customized layers, along with image preprocessing and augmentation, to enhance diagnostic accuracy. The system was evaluated using standard performance metrics, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting early diagnosis, reducing ophthalmologist workload, and improving overall healthcare efficiency.
Honors & Awards
Volunteering
U&I Trust, Mumbai Chapter
Volunteering & Leadership Impact
Our Lady's Home
Leader
- Team Leadership: Guiding a team of volunteers to deliver impactful educational sessions and mentoring them to be effective changemakers.
- Strategic Planning: Coordinating with center administration to optimize resource allocation and ensure smooth operations.
- Community Impact: Driving initiatives to enhance the learning environment for underprivileged children, fostering a culture of growth.
Vision Rescue
Teacher
- Student Mentorship: Motivated underprivileged students to set academic goals and strive for continued learning beyond the classroom.
- Lesson Planning: Designed structured lesson plans in mathematics and English tailored to 8th grade learning levels.
- Life Skills Development: Integrated communication, problem-solving, and confidence-building activities.
Leadership & Activities
Joint Literary Secretary and Marketing Executive
Students' Council, K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering | July 2024 - May 2025
- Event Leadership: Led event planning, management, and marketing initiatives for college-wide programs
- Content Creation: Authored scripts, reports, and creative content for various institutional events
Public Relations Executive
Somaiya Debating Society, Somaiya Vidyavihar University | July 2023 - December 2024
- Event Management: Managed event planning, public relations, and hosted debate competitions