Maria (Shaima) J.
AI engineer
Experience
Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
7 monthsKarlsruhe, Germany
Master Thesis – Research & Development
FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik
- Developed multi-agent automotive simulation systems using MetaDrive for validating autonomous driving functions with reinforcement learning.
- Developed, optimized, and debugged algorithms for ADAS behavior modeling using radar, LiDAR, camera, and IMU sensors.
- Built neural network models and automated MLOps pipelines for data preprocessing, logging, evaluation, and large-scale experiments.
- Integrated Generative AI-based scenario variation tools for automated scenario generation.
- Technologies: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Ray RLlib, MetaDrive.
Oct 2023 - Jul 2025
1 year 10 monthsKarlsruhe, Germany
Working Student – Research & Development
FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik
- Designed and developed scalable AI modules, REST APIs, and backend components enabling automated simulation and ML integration.
- Implemented NLP/LLM pipelines to convert natural-language scenario descriptions into structured simulation configs – an early Agentic AI workflow.
- Built routing and navigation modules increasing system stability by 30% across scenarios for AV validation platform in traffic simulator.
- Created 20+ OpenSCENARIO cases in Esmini, extending corner-case detection by 40%.
- Used AWS to deploy scalable data pipelines for simulation logs and storage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams working on perception, planning, and control stacks in autonomous driving.
- Developed embedded sensor systems using ESP32 and Hall-effect sensors for deterministic vehicle control.
- Tools: Python, CARLA, Esmini, OpenSCENARIO, FastAPI, Flask, AWS, Git, Linux.
Feb 2023 - Jul 2023
6 monthsKarlsruhe, Germany
Student Research Assistant – Quantum Communication
Fraunhofer Institute – ISI
- Automated Python-based data engineering workflows for quantum communication.
- Analyzed security protocols and studied post-quantum cryptography, ensuring data integrity and pipeline reliability.
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
7 monthsSteganography
Emertxe – Institute for Embedded Systems & IoT
- Developed encoding/decoding algorithms in C to embed files inside images while preserving signal integrity.
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
1 year 1 monthIndia
Apprenticeship – Electronics & Instrumentation
Bharat Dynamics Limited
- Conducted signal processing, calibration, and automated system testing for missile electronics.
- Developed Python scripts to improve reliability, repeatability, and traceability in test pipelines.
Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
1 monthAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Internship – Instrumentation & Process Monitoring
Emirates Lime Factory
- Conducted real-time data acquisition, sensor validation, and system stability checks.
Dec 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 1 monthIndia
Student Council Chair
National Service Scheme
- Organized student events and coordinated community outreach programs.
Summary
Master’s graduate in Sensor Systems Technologies with strong expertise in Python development, Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, embeddings, deep reinforcement learning, and end-to-end AI system design. Hands-on experience with PyTorch, MLOps pipelines, cloud computing (AWS), and clean-code OOP development. Skilled in building scalable AI pipelines, designing cross-functional AI solutions, and applying cutting-edge techniques in research and automotive simulation environments.
Languages
Hindi
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryEducation
Feb 2023 - Nov 2025
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA)
Master of Science, Sensor Systems Technologies · Electrical & Computer Science Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany · 1.6
Jul 2016 - Oct 2020
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering · Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering · Chengannur, India · 7.17 (≈2.42 German grade)
Certifications & licenses
Certificate Of Proficiency
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
Apprenticeship Certificate
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Nss Certificate
College Of Engineering Chengannur
Internship Certificate
Emirates Lime Factory
workstudent
fzi,karlsruhe
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