# Krishna Rajesh Hundekari > 🚀 Senior Robotics Engineer | 🤖 Driving Scalable Robotics Pilots through Data-Driven Product Improvements | 🧠 ML Model Development & Deployment | 🛠️ Robotics Integration | ⚙️ Process Optimization Location: San Diego, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/krishnarajeshhundekari I’m a Senior Robotics Engineer passionate about building scalable, intelligent robotics systems that bridge machine learning, computer vision, and real-world deployment. With 5+ years of combined experience across robotics, applied ML, and process automation, I’ve led initiatives that enhanced recognition accuracy, streamlined deployment pipelines, and enabled multi-store scaling for robotic solutions. My work blends technical depth with operational execution—turning models and pilots into reliable, data-driven products. At Brain Corp, I’ve contributed to improving recognition accuracy, designing automation workflows, and developing cross-functional processes that reduced engineering dependency and accelerated deployment. Previously, at Tetra Pak, I optimized automation modules, cut utility costs, and developed Power BI tools that improved cost tracking and efficiency. My technical expertise includes Python, C++, ROS2, SQL, and PLC programming, with proficiency in Power BI, Looker Studio, Gazebo, and RViz. I’m skilled in developing ML-driven solutions, process optimization, and QA automation: driven by the goal of creating robotics systems that are not just intelligent, but also scalable and dependable in the field. ⚙️ Core strengths: Robotics Integration | Machine Learning | Process Optimization | Computer Vision | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Data-Driven Product Development ## Work Experience ### Senior Field Robotics Engineer @ Brain Corp Jan 2024 – Jan 2026 | San Diego, CA - Led multi-store retail pilots, improving computer-vision accuracy and recognition reliability across multiple product categories, boosting customer confidence and enabling pilot expansion. - Developed and deployed proof-of-concept vision systems that enhanced product and price-tag recognition in grocery retail environments, strengthening data quality and compliance reporting. - Managed end-to-end training and optimization of machine-learning models, improving performance benchmarks and reducing dependency on external models like SVAI. - Coordinated multi-store rollouts by aligning engineering, operations, and product teams; standardized processes using RACI frameworks and performance dashboards for scalable execution. - Established QA benchmarks and automated monitoring to ensure consistent recognition quality and rapid feedback after production code deployment. - Drove data-driven improvement analysis linking system enhancements to measurable business outcomes, guiding quarterly priorities and supporting large-scale deployment commitments. ### Robotics Intern @ Kick Robotics, LLC Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 • Developed robotics software, tested it extensively, and validated it for SLAM and autonomous robot navigation. • Accomplished the deployment of waypoint-driven autonomous navigation systems at multiple client locations. ### Process Engineer @ Tetra Pak Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Pune Area, India Process Engineer (Regional Technical Product Manager) • Designed automated food processing module (80% of the product portfolio) that involved integrating instrumentation aspects to enable automation, pump and valves selection, Heat exchanger designing, Risk assessment and redundancy planning. • Optimised utility consumption by 40% using PID control for steam, hot and cold-water regulating valves, resulting in 15% cost savings. Developed PLC program to integrate the suggested improvements, which later became standard templates. • Successfully spearheaded the seamless transfer of the Separator product from Sweden to India, leading an interdisciplinary team of 20 members. Implemented an efficient workflow and ensured the successful execution of orders. • Orchestrated efficient project development cycles by finalizing deliverables with customers, proactively addressing issues, and optimizing delivery accuracy through strategic cost and quality analyses for critical components. Provided essential customer support and collaborated closely with the supply chain team. Streamlined processes, enhanced customer support efficiency. Business Process Improvement and Focused Improvement Driver • Identified and eliminated losses related to Man, Material, Money, and Time, that moderated cost variation to +-3%. • Developed and launched an excel and PowerBI based tool for costing in collaboration with the Supply Chain team, which resulted in a time savings of 10 minutes per costing operation, further improving efficiency and productivity. ### Internship @ Defence Research and Development Organisation R&DE (E) Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Dighi During internship I have worked on a project titled " Design and Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Integrated Perimeter Surveillance System (IPSS)" ### Internship @ Force Motors Ltd Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Akurdi Pune During the internship, I have completed the project "Reduction in Compressed Air Losses in Shop(Transmission Division) under Cost Saving and Kaizen Activity" which was considered as a successfully implemented Kaizen activity on the shop-floor. ## Education ### Master of Engineering - MEng in Robotics University of Maryland ### Maharashtra Institute of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/krishnahundekari --- Source: https://flows.cv/krishnarajeshhundekari JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/krishnarajeshhundekari/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-17