About

If you’re an equity analyst, finance professional, or just someone curious about the intersection of finance and AI, feel free to reach out, I’d love to chat. You can reach me at kamathhrishi@gmail.com.

I am currently enrolled in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Master’s program at the University of Delaware, graduating in May 2025. I was working on themarketcast.ai, an AI-powered podcast service that summarized S&P 500 earnings calls.

In the summer of 2024, I worked as a Research Engineer at Mbd.xyz, where I focused on deploying large language models (LLMs) on AOS using ONNXRuntime and developing techniques to bridge recommendation system algorithms. Separately, I explored how LLMs can be used to structure qualitative data in Indian capital markets.

Before grad school, I spent 2.5 years as a Software Engineer at Ederlabs, a startup where I worked on backend systems and CI/CD pipelines. I was also a core contributor to OpenMined's PySyft and SyMPC, contributing to privacy-preserving machine learning and secure multi-party computation. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from RV College of Engineering, Bangalore in 2020.

I enjoy independently building and scaling learning algorithms that solve real-world problems. My work spans language models, reinforcement learning, and computer vision. I’m especially interested in systems that combine MLOps principles with applied machine learning to improve performance and reliability. Over time, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for robust engineering practices, open-source collaboration, and applying AI in domains like finance, security, and infrastructure.

Outside of work, I’m deeply curious about capital markets and business strategy. I’ve been an active investor in Indian markets for over five years, using fundamental analysis to guide decisions. I also spend time thinking about how to build tools that help analysts go beyond surface-level summaries and uncover deeper, actionable insights.

Fun fact: Buzz Aldrin — the second man to walk on the moon — once saw me present. Still one of my favorite moments.