Suraj Paul

SURAJ PAUL

Machine Learning Lead & AI Researcher specializing in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and hardware-secured autonomous systems.

01 // Profile & Education

Executive Summary

Research-driven BCA (Hons. with Research) scholar with an applied track record in neural architectures, deep learning pipelines, and edge computing. Proven experience taking computer vision systems from experimental R&D to real-world industrial and embedded deployments.

Academic Record

Brainware University

BCA (Honours with Research)

Current CGPA: 9.20

Expected Graduation: 2027

Kolkata, India

02 // Technical Stack

Core & ML

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-Learn Pandas

Computer Vision

OpenCV YOLOv8 FaceNet MTCNN MediaPipe

Embedded & Security

ESP32 IoT Protocols ECC AES-GCM Firebase

Web & Workflow

Streamlit Node.js DBMS Telegram API HTML/CSS

03 // Experience Log

Machine Learning Lead (Internship)

Vigilantia Praesidium Pvt. Ltd.

16 OCT 2025 — 15 APR 2026
YOLOv8 Streamlit FaceNet MTCNN ESP32 ECC Cryptography OpenCV
  • ◆ Architected and delivered the Smart AI Saree Counting System, training custom YOLOv8 models to automate physical textile inventory tracking in real time via an interactive interface.
  • ◆ Engineered real-time computer vision pipelines for facial verification and identification utilizing FaceNet and MTCNN with frame-averaged embeddings.
  • ◆ Pioneered hardware-level security integrations by coupling deep learning outputs to ESP32 microcontrollers through elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and AES-GCM secure messaging.
  • ◆ Benchmarked and pruned computer vision models to enable sub-50ms inference latency across standard workstations and edge devices.

04 // Project Inventory

Industrial Computer Vision

Smart AI Saree Counting System

YOLOv8 Streamlit OpenCV Python

Engineered an end-to-end automated inventory inspection application for textile logistics. Trained custom object detection models capable of identifying overlapping fabric patterns and counting stored units accurately under challenging industrial lighting.

  • Built an interactive Streamlit UI providing live feed visualization, dynamic threshold tuning, and exportable counts.
  • Optimized bounding box non-maximum suppression (NMS) to eliminate multi-detection errors on stacked garments.
Kinematics & Pose Estimation

Gym Posture Analysis & Fitness Assistant

MediaPipe OpenCV Python Kinematics

Developed an edge vision system tracking joint angles across heavy compounds (squats, bench press, deadlifts) to identify form degradation in real time.

  • Audio-visual warnings fire immediately when anatomical angles deviate beyond safe mechanical thresholds.
  • Equipped with kinematic review logs and rule-based hypertrophy workout and macronutrient suggestions.
AI & Cryptography

Identity Defenders – Secured AI Access Control

FaceNet MTCNN ESP32 ECC AES-GCM

Designed an access control infrastructure linking facial biometric authentication directly to physical solenoid locks over an encrypted bus.

  • Validates user identity via FaceNet embeddings, triggering Telegram security alerts with image captures on intruders.
  • Transmits cryptographically signed (ECC + AES-GCM) unlock pulses to prevent hardware interception.
Edge Recognition

Automated Student Attendance & Analytics

FaceNet OpenCV Pandas Telegram Bot

Built a multi-target facial recognition attendance logging system running concurrently on commodity hardware with automated reporting.

  • Handles simultaneous multi-student detection with temporal embedding averaging to minimize false rejections.
  • Automates daily/weekly statistical attendance report generation transmitted directly to faculty Telegram channels.
ADAS & Safety

Road Guard AI – Drowsiness & Collision Avoidance

YOLO EAR Metric Arduino Ultrasonic

Engineered a vehicular coprocessor monitoring operator alertness via Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) metrics alongside forward-facing obstacle ranging.

  • Triggers low-latency physical buzzer alarms when sustained eyelid closure or head drooping is detected.
  • Integrates forward ultrasonic telemetry and object bounding boxes for proactive collision warnings.

05 // Focus Areas & Interests

01

Smart IoT Systems

Architecting full-stack hardware-to-cloud automated systems integrating microcontrollers (ESP32/Arduino) with on-device computer vision.

02

Automation & Bots

Writing bespoke background automation engines, webhooks, and intelligent Telegram bots for alerting, metrics harvesting, and reporting.

03

Applied Biomechanics

Analyzing hypertrophy kinetics, strength training mechanics, and nutrition science to build intelligent vision tools for form correction.