Kunal Pradyuman

Work/Projects

BlackRock – Risk Analytics & Product Innovation

Analyst | 2021 – 2025

At BlackRock, I worked in risk analytics and product innovation, managing processes that supported billions in AUM across global portfolios. My role combined technical depth with problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

  • AI-Driven Risk Reporting: Automated reporting for 2,000+ index portfolios (worth $6.2T AUM), cutting run time by 80%.
  • Generative AI Quality Control: Identified 16% of funds misclassified in databases, improving decision accuracy.
  • Leadership: Mentored analysts and led DEI initiatives, including a firm-wide inclusivity session.

Sheldon: Telepresence Robot

Developed a telepresence robot capable of replicating human hand gestures via computer vision, remotely controlled through a web interface. Designed for tour guiding, surveillance, and remote interaction.

  • Budget-Conscious Build: Completed under a $100 budget using 3D printing and in-house manufacturing.
  • Tech Stack: Python, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Web Interface.
  • Impact: Proved how low-cost robotics can be scaled for education, accessibility, and security.

AI-Driven Passenger Facilitation Application

Built a mobile app for the Airport Authority of India to provide travelers with real-time flight and luggage status, hotel and cab bookings, and AR-based airport navigation.

  • AR Navigation: Introduced augmented reality for indoor airport guidance.
  • Recognition: Finalist at Smart India Hackathon, selected among 500,000+ participants.
  • Tech Stack: Python, ARCore, Android Development, Machine Learning.

Difesa: Security App

Engineered a mobile security application enabling users to send SOS alerts to police and family members with a simple phone shake. Alerts transmitted GPS location in real-time and were tracked on a centralized police dashboard.

  • Innovation: SOS activations created data-driven crime reports for law enforcement.
  • Patent: Project currently under review for intellectual property rights.
  • Tech Stack: Android Development, Python, Machine Learning, AI.