Summary
Sumesh Thakur is a Perception Engineer with six years of experience building AI-driven perception systems for autonomous machines and sports analytics. With an MS in Artificial Intelligence from Saint Mary’s University, he has designed graph neural networks and moved research prototypes into real-world products across startups and public sector roles. At the Government of Canada he evaluated R&D projects for SR&ED credits, giving him a rare combination of technical depth and practical assessment skills. He has contributed to research teams at Microsoft and applied ML in construction and sports contexts, demonstrating adaptability across domains. Based in Toronto, he thrives on solving ambiguous problems where perception, data and systems engineering intersect. Colleagues describe him as a practical researcher who balances cutting-edge methods with measurable product impact.
6 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science - MS Artificial Intelligence at Saint Mary's University