Rahul Arulkumaran

Rahul Arulkumaran is a dynamic AI Engineering Manager at Yuma, with an extensive background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and blockchain technologies. With a research-driven mindset, he has secured two patents and authored three research papers, demonstrating his ability to innovate and contribute meaningfully to the tech industry. His expertise encompasses the entire data science pipeline, including data engineering, exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, natural language processing (NLP), time series forecasting, and AI-driven decision-making. He has a deep understanding of cloud computing, working extensively with AWS, Snowflake, Terraform, and Docker to build scalable and efficient data pipelines. Rahul holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University at Buffalo, where he honed his skills in advanced analytics and blockchain technology, working as a research assistant at Blockchain ThinkLab under Professor Bina Ramamurthy. Before joining Yuma, Rahul was an AI/ML Engineer Fellow at Foundry, where he played a pivotal role in developing machine learning models to predict S&P 500 prices using BitTensor. His work led to the establishment of a new business line projected to generate millions in annual revenue. He successfully architected and optimized a subnet with 100% utilization of 256 miner slots, demonstrating his expertise in distributed computing and blockchain-based AI applications. His tenure at Foundry also included roles as Data Engineer III and Data Engineer II, where he built highly scalable ETL pipelines handling over 10TB of historical data and 10GB of daily data, integrating multiple AWS services such as S3, Glue, Athena, ECS, and Kinesis. He also played a key role in implementing Mulesoft for ETL and API development, significantly improving internal data access efficiency. His contributions reduced API response times by 95%, streamlined data reconciliation processes, and enhanced data availability across teams. Rahul's entrepreneurial mindset is evident in his experience as the CEO and Co-Founder of Widhya, an ed-tech startup that grew from 650 to 15,000 users in just three months, leveraging data-driven growth strategies. His leadership in the Web3 space includes co-founding NFT Garage and Stonk Society, a successful NFT project that raised $200,000 in sales. Additionally, he worked as a part-time developer for SpiritSwap, designing robust APIs and portfolio analytics tools for blockchain users. His ability to bridge AI, blockchain, and data science has allowed him to contribute meaningfully to various decentralized finance (DeFi) projects across Ethereum, Fantom, Avalanche, and Polygon ecosystems. Beyond his professional roles, Rahul actively contributes to the technology community. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and an early adopter at the AI Frontier Network, highlighting his influence in AI and blockchain discussions. As a technical reviewer for O'Reilly, he ensures the quality and accuracy of AI and data science publications. He is also a member of prestigious organizations like the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) and the Association of Data Scientists, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and thought leadership. Rahul’s technical expertise extends to impactful projects such as the Bitcoin Price Predictor, which utilized linear regression and data visualization techniques to forecast cryptocurrency prices, securing him a top-five position in a hackathon. Another significant project, the Depression Detection Bot, leveraged NLP and AI to assess mental health risks and suggest appropriate treatments. His ability to apply AI solutions to diverse fields—from finance to mental health—demonstrates his versatility and problem-solving capabilities. With an impressive skill set spanning machine learning, AI, blockchain, Web3 development, cloud computing, and data engineering, Rahul continues to push the boundaries of technology. His leadership, innovative mindset, and technical prowess make him a significant contributor to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and blockchain applications.