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Gnanesh Chilukuri

Co-Founder, Smartstaff (previously Qikwork)
Bengaluru, Karnataka,India
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Gnanesh Chilukuri's Overview

Total Experience14 years
CompanySmartstaff (previously Qikwork)
CountryIndia

Gnanesh Chilukuri is an accomplished and results-oriented technology leader with over a decade of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and software engineering. He has a strong background in developing and deploying scalable AI solutions, particularly in areas like Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, and MLOps. Gnanesh is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex business problems and drive innovation. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, architecting robust systems, and delivering impactful products in fast-paced environments. His expertise spans across cloud platforms (like AWS and Azure), various programming languages (Python, Java), and a deep understanding of the full machine learning lifecycle.

Professional Summary

Gnanesh Chilukuri's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Smartstaff (previously Qikwork) - Co-Founder (2020 to Present)
Zomato - Associate Vice President Engineering (2018 to 2020)
Runnr - Co Founder (2015 to 2018)
Infibeam.com - Lead Engineer (2010 to 2015)

Notable Achievements

Lead AI Architect for Enterprise Search Platform

Led the architecture and development of a new AI-powered enterprise search platform, significantly improving information retrieval accuracy by 30% and reducing search latency by 40% for a large organization.

Innovator in MLOps Practices

Pioneered and implemented advanced MLOps practices that streamlined the deployment and monitoring of machine learning models, reducing deployment time by 50% and improving model reliability.

Published Research in Applied AI

Co-authored and published research papers in reputable AI conferences, contributing novel approaches to model optimization and real-world applications of machine learning in industry.

Recipient of Technical Excellence Award

Awarded for outstanding contributions to a critical project involving the integration of advanced AI capabilities into a core product, leading to enhanced user experience and significant business value.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science

PES University - Year 2006

STJ PU college - Year 2004

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Company Overview

Smartstaff (previously Qikwork)
Total employees180
HeadquartersBangalore
Founded2021

Smartstaff is a technology company focused on revolutionizing workforce management for manufacturing enterprises. From an end-user perspective, it offers a platform that helps factory managers and HR departments to efficiently hire, manage, and retain their blue-collar workforce. Key benefits include digitized attendance and payroll, optimized worker deployment, real-time productivity tracking, and tools to ensure labor law compliance. This ultimately helps businesses reduce worker absenteeism, improve output, and enhance operational efficiency on the shop floor by providing better visibility and control over their labor force.

Smartstaff (previously Qikwork) Funding Information
$10.5M - Total Funding Raised
$6.2M - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
15 Nov, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Nexus Venture Partners
Blume Ventures
Chiratae Ventures
BEENEXT
Alteria Capital

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