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

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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

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.

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.

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.

Tech Stack

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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2022 - current

PhD candidate in Information Science

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan

Research: Application of Deep learning in Medical Imaging

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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).

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Ergonomic 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.

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Automatic 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).

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💡 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.

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Certifications & Professional Development

AI

Machine Learning and Deep Learning with Python

Hiperdyne

RL

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

Coursera

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Short Course on Nuclear Power Engineering

INPE

Extracurricular Activities

[Your University Robotics Club] team photo

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.

[Your University Robotics Club] team photo

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.

[Your University Robotics Club] team photo

Interplanetars

Robotics Team Member

Participated in European Rover Challenge (ERC) competition in Poland. Responsible for mechanical design and sensor integration.

[Your University Robotics Club] team photo

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.

[Your University Robotics Club] team photo

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

View from a mountain peak

Mount Fuji, Japan (highest mountain of Japan)

A peaceful forest trail

Mount Kumotori, Tokyo, Japan (highest peak of Tokyo)

Beautiful mountain top

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

Infront of Osaka castle Osaka, Japan

Osaka castle, Osaka, Japan

Waterfall at summer

Kegon falls, Nikko, Japan

Mesmerizing view of lake Ashi

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.