About

Romesh Khaddar is a Co-Founder at Cricketpedia and NewsBytes, where he leads the development and implementation of innovative technologies to provide relevant and concise news in a timeline-based format. With over a decade of experience in software development, Romesh has built two companies during his entrepreneurial journey, and has a strong background in hardware-based development. He is an avid supporter of open-source software and hardware, and has a research bent of mind with a track record of delivering products. Romesh is a creative engineer with a passion for learning and developing new skills. He has experience in theoretical analysis and practical solutions, from prototypes to products used by millions. His current role at NewsBytes involves working with a highly talented editorial team and an intelligent back-end engine based on various AI technologies within NLP, NLG, and NLU domains. He is responsible for understanding data (structured and unstructured) and generating stories in both English and Hindi language at the same time. Prior to NewsBytes, Romesh worked as a Software Engineer at Originate, where he developed a new and upcoming platform to facilitate tournaments in skill-based games with monetary prizes. He holds a Dual Masters in Electronics and Mathematics from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he focused on Control Systems and mathematical analysis. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. Romesh's tech stack includes AI, NLU, NLP, Research Scientist, Backend, Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Frontend, and Ruby. With 10.95 years of relevant experience, Romesh is a highly skilled and motivated individual who is always looking to expand his knowledge and expertise.