Gokul Kannan

Gokul Kannan is an accomplished Machine Learning Engineer specializing in perception systems for autonomous vehicles, currently serving as the Staff ML Engineer and Shield Perception Team Lead at Oxa since August 2021. Previous roles include Senior ML Engineer and Software Engineer, where Gokul focused on camera-based perception solutions using machine learning and computer vision. Prior experience at Mercedes-Benz AG involved a master thesis on deep learning object detection in radar data, along with work on various object detection pipelines and map building using advanced technologies. Gokul's career also comprises roles at WABCO and Robert Bosch Engineering, contributing to projects in telematics and steering systems software development. Education includes a Master's in Computer Science focused on Autonomous Systems from the University of Stuttgart, along with multiple specialized nanodegrees and certifications in autonomous systems, deep learning, and AI.