Asawaree Kulkarni

Asawaree Kulkarni is a seasoned professional in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as a Senior AI/ML Engineer at Penske Truck Leasing, focusing on MLE, MLOps, and platform engineering for the Catalyst AI fleet analytics product. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Applied AI Scientist at the American Medical Association, where Asawaree implemented GPU-accelerated fine-tuning of large language models for document intelligence. As a Principal Data Scientist at Ivy Tech Community College, Asawaree developed ML/AI roadmaps to enhance student services. A significant tenure at Cummins Inc. involved advancing analytics and AI initiatives, including predictive modeling and automated root cause analysis. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.