BOSS Voyage Optimization
Paarth Neekhara is a Research Scientist at NVIDIA, contributing to the Conversational AI team focused on speech and language models since July 2023. Previously, Paarth served as a Technical Lead at Blue Water Trade Winds Pvt. Ltd since May 2015, where responsibilities included software architecture for optimization solutions in the shipping and oil industries. Earlier experiences include multiple internships at NVIDIA, where Paarth developed voice conversion models and adapted speech synthesis models, as well as a position at Facebook AI exploring vulnerabilities in DeepFake detection systems. A software engineering internship at Microsoft involved building data extraction pipelines. Paarth Neekhara earned a PhD in Computer Science from UC San Diego in May 2023 and a Bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in 2017.
BOSS Voyage Optimization
BOSS (BlueWater Optimum Speed Services) a product of India-headquartered Blue Water Trade Winds Pvt. Ltd. is a complete voyage optimization suite that the maritime industry essentially desires. BOSS Suite is a combination of several AI & ML assisted technologies that majorly includes: i) Optimization: Optimize fuel using intelligent weather routing and dynamic speed scheduling. ii) Voyage Management: Manage entire fleet using our comprehensive data visualization tools and alerting systems. iii) MIRROR: Accelerated ship reporting system that ensures error free logging of noon, arrival and departure reports. iv) Vessel Performance Analysis: Monitor vessel's engine, propeller and hull condition using validated daily noon and sensor data. v) Fleet Emission Management and Optimization: Plan voyages to reduce emissions and optimize CII ratings. BOSS streamlines data-collection, validation and reporting of emissions data for CII and SCC to standardize emission calculation. vi) Claims Handling and Management BOSS delivers excellence in international maritime efficiency with data-driven analytics focusing on emission reduction, fuel savings, compliance, reporting, and performance optimization. With BOSS, our aim is to develop technologies to streamline voyages and build a digital ecosystem for commercial shipping where all vessels are technologically smart, safer, and energy efficient. We are one of the leading providers of affordable and world-class data-driven energy optimization and operational performance solutions with a global presence. Blue Water Voyage Optimisation Suite