Hi, I'm Md Shakhaout Hossain
I architect and deploy high-impact AI systems that drive business value.
As a Lead AI Engineer with 6 years of experience, I guide projects from initial concept to scalable, production-ready solutions, turning complex data into intelligent products that solve real-world challenges.
About Me
With over six years in the AI industry, I've had the privilege of leading projects across Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and MLOps. My journey began with a curiosity for how machines could learn, and it has evolved into a career focused on creating robust, efficient, and commercially viable AI solutions.
I thrive in collaborative environments where I can bridge the gap between research and engineering. My focus is on ensuring models not only achieve state-of-the-art performance but are also maintainable, scalable, and integrated seamlessly into business operations to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
Technical Skills
Languages & Databases
Frameworks
Libraries & SDKs
OS & Tools
Project Management
Professional Experience
2022 - Present
Lead AI Engineer at Hiperdyne Corporation
- Directed the end-to-end lifecycle of 4 client-facing AI projects, from requirements gathering and strategic planning to deployment and maintenance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, KPIs, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
- Architected and implemented a scalable MLOps framework on AWS, reducing model deployment time by 40% and standardizing operations.
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a team of junior engineers, fostering best practices in software engineering and model development.
2019 - 2022
Machine Learning Engineer at Hiperdyne Corporation
- Engineered and deployed computer vision models for automated quality inspection, reducing manufacturing defects by an estimated 15%.
- Developed a high-throughput fraud detection system for a large-scale consumer application, processing millions of transactions daily.
2017 - 2018
Research Assistant
- Contributed to a government-funded project to enhance railway safety in remote areas.
- Developed and deployed an automated sensor-based alarm system for accident-prone crossings, integrating software, hardware, and mechanical components.
Featured Projects
Leadership Role • Computer Vision
Real-time Multi-Camera Multi-Person Tracking System
As project lead, I directed the design and execution of a system to track individuals across non-overlapping cameras, managing the full project lifecycle.
Impact:
Achieved state-of-the-art tracking performance, delivering a scalable and highly accurate solution that met critical client KPIs for a leading Japanese IT company.
Tech Stack
Published Patent • Generative AI
Privacy-Preserving Face Swapping with Diffusion Models
Developed a video application that replaces faces for privacy. Instead of jarring blurs, our system intelligently generates a new face that matches the original person's movements and expressions.
Impact:
This innovative work resulted in a published Japanese patent, solidifying its novelty and commercial value for privacy-centric media applications.
Edge AI • Computer Vision
Real-time Object Pose Estimation on Edge Devices
Engineered and deployed an optimized pose estimation model on a resource-constrained NVIDIA Jetson device, managing the full data and training pipeline.
Impact:
Achieved a high-performance inference speed of 25 FPS on live video, enabling real-time capabilities for robotics and AR applications.
Tech Stack
Computer Vision
Automated Parking Lot Management System
Managed the end-to-end data pipeline, from quadcopter image acquisition to training a YOLOv3 model for automated vehicle detection.
Impact:
The system provided the foundational technology for a real-time parking availability service, automating a previously manual process.
MLOps • Cloud Automation
Automated ML Deployment & Production Pipelines
Engineered automated pipelines on AWS for fraud detection and traffic forecasting models, which have run in production for 3+ years.
Impact:
Delivered two fully automated, production-grade ML systems that operate with high reliability and minimal manual intervention, supporting key business functions.
Edge AI • Real-time Systems
Low-Latency Streaming Application
Built a real-time, multi-channel streaming app on NVIDIA Jetson, synchronizing video and audio with ultra-low latency using UDP for a telemedicine use-case.
Impact:
Created a responsive prototype for a major manufacturer, proving the feasibility of complex, low-latency streaming on embedded hardware.
Tech Stack
Predictive Maintenance
Industrial Equipment Throughput Classification
Engineered a classification model to differentiate throughput rates in industrial equipment for a leading machine tool manufacturer.
Impact:
The final XGBoost model achieved 98% accuracy, enabling a predictive maintenance strategy that reduced equipment downtime and operational costs.
Tech Stack
Predictive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance for Railway Infrastructure
Developed regression models from large-scale sensor data to predict potential structural failures in railway tracks.
Impact:
Created a predictive model to help maintenance teams proactively address points of failure, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Tech Stack
Unsupervised Learning
Solar Panel Anomaly Detection
Trained an AutoEncoder model to automatically detect defects in solar panels from aerial video, developing the full data pipeline.
Impact:
Delivered an automated inspection system that significantly improved maintenance efficiency and reduced inspection costs for the solar plant.
Tech Stack
NLP • Generative AI
NLP Prompt Engineering for LLM Reliability
Researched and applied advanced prompting techniques (e.g., CoT, ReAct) to improve the reliability and task-specificity of Large Language Models.
Impact:
Built a demonstration system that significantly suppressed LLM hallucinations and steered model behavior towards precise, verifiable outcomes.
Tech Stack
Research Implementation
Human Biomechanics Estimation from 2D Video
Implemented a complex research paper to estimate human Center of Mass (COM) and joint torques using an HRNet model from standard 2D video.
Impact:
Successfully translated a complex academic paper into a practical application, demonstrating strong research implementation and problem-solving skills.
Education
2022 - current
PhD candidate in Information Science
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan
Research: Application of Deep learning in Medical Imaging
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Thesis: STUDY ON HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERSTICS OF CLOSED LOOP HEAT PIPE FOR DIFFERENT WORKING FLUIDS WITH INTERNAL FIN
Publications & Patents
📜 Publications
No-Reference Blurred Image Detection from Colonoscopy Videos Using Walsh-Hadamard Transform and Kolmogorov Smirnov Test
MD Shakhaout Hossain, Naoaki Ono, Shigehiko Kanaya, Md. Altaf-Ul-Amin, 2024. Published in IEEE International Workshop on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST).
View PublicationErgonomic Risk Prediction for Awkward Postures From 3D Keypoints Using Deep Learning
Md Shakhaout Hossain, Sami Azam, Asif Karim, Sidratul Montaha, Ryana Quadir, Friso De Boer, 2023. Published in IEEE Access.
View PublicationAutomatic Rail Crossing Alarming System
Sums Uz Zaman, Shakhaout Hossain, Celia Shahnaz, 2019. Published in 2018 IEEE International WIE Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (WIECON-ECE).
View Publication💡 Patents
コンピュータプログラム、画像処理方法及び画像処理装置
Inventors: ホッサイン シャカウト, 五十嵐 一浩, 山下 真吾, 宮島 靖, アブドスサブル ムハマッド. Patent No. P7498534. Issued on 2024.6.12.
View Patent DetailsCertifications & Professional Development
Machine Learning and Deep Learning with Python
Hiperdyne
Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning
Coursera
Short Course on Nuclear Power Engineering
INPE
Extracurricular Activities
BUET Fireflies
Robotics Team Lead
Led a team of 3 students in designing and building an autonomous Maze solver robot for an international competition, securing champion. Responsible for programming, mechanical design and sensor integration.
BUET Fireflies
Robotics Team Member
Secured Top 5 position in an international Maze solver and Grab&Pick robotics competition. Responsible for mechanical design and sensor integration.
Interplanetars
Robotics Team Member
Participated in European Rover Challenge (ERC) competition in Poland. Responsible for mechanical design and sensor integration.
BUET Robotics Society (BRS)
Co-Founder & General Secretary
Beyond my professional work, I was one of the founding members of my university's robotics club. I have arranged and managed national level robotics competition and robotics workshops.
BUET TEKTON
Team Member
As a founding member of BUET Tekton, we participated in fuel efficient vehicle design competition. I was responsible for mechanical design, procurement and team management.
Hobbies & Interests
Hiking & The Outdoors
I find clarity and challenge on the trail. Hiking is my way to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. It's taught me the value of persistence, preparation, and appreciating the journey as much as the destination.
Moments from the Trail
Mount Fuji, Japan (highest mountain of Japan)
Mount Kumotori, Tokyo, Japan (highest peak of Tokyo)
Mount Siraiwayama, Saitama, Japan
Cultural Exploration & Travel
Traveling opens my mind to new perspectives and ways of life. I enjoy immersing myself in nature, trying new foods, and understanding history firsthand. This curiosity and adaptability translate directly into my work.
The Travel Log
Osaka castle, Osaka, Japan
Kegon falls, Nikko, Japan
Lake Ashi, Hakone, Japan
Let's Connect
I'm currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. If you have a project in mind or just want to chat about AI, feel free to reach out.