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Neeraj Tewari and the future of Taksila, LLC
Maryland entrepreneur Neeraj Tewari aims to model natural processes and human behaviors through machine learning solutions.
As part of his master’s degree, Neeraj Tewari published papers on vision processing algorithms and built an autonomous land vehicle (ALV) that could navigate its way on a park walkway. He subsequently went on to obtain patents in signal processing and assumed management roles at Hughes Electronics and Infinite Computer Solutions where he ran large global technology programs.
Taksila was incorporated with the idea of developing Artificial Intelligence and machine learning solutions for the industry and to academia, by bringing like, best-in-class minds from around the world using crowdsourcing as the vehicle to access this group of people globally.
Where did the idea for Taksila come from?
I’ve had conversations with scientists and engineers as an avid global traveler. It became clear to me that learning to emulate human behavior and movement is of great interest, and not everyone gets a chance to contribute their thoughts towards an industry application. This may be a result of a lack of an engagement model or opportunity. What these people share is a vision of how technology can be used to take over mundane, repetitive, and hazardous tasks, allowing individuals to focus their time on something more meaningful.
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Taksila provides a platform where the buyers and providers can come together globally and collaborate towards meaningful solutions as needed, and as time allows.
What does your typical day look like and how do you make it productive?
My day includes understanding where we are as a team, spending time asking and answering questions, challenging people’s thoughts, and removing what prevents them from doing their best work.
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My goal is help make our team as productive as possible — that’s what matters. If they are at 110% of where they were yesterday, then I am being productive.
How do you bring ideas to life?
Ask meaningful questions. Ask questions without judgment and allow people to express their thoughts. It is amazing how everyone can meaningfully contribute in some manner when they feel like they are being heard.
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Neeraj Tewari is an IT professional based out of Maryland. Follow his tech and career musings on Twitter and find more blogs at NeerajTewari.com.