Ashwin Pillay
I'm a Multimedia Systems Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies Incorporated, San Diego, CA. I hold a Master of Science in Music & Technology from Carnegie Mellon University (2024).
At Qualcomm I research and develop machine learning and signal processing algorithms for audio and acoustics, along with the lab validation and tooling that support them.
My graduate work at CMU, under Dr. Richard Stern and Dr. Roger Dannenberg, centered on the intersection of music AI and DSP. It culminated in a thesis, A Neural Score Follower for Robust Computer Accompaniment of Polyphonic Musical Instruments. My publications and patent are listed under Publications.
Alongside the engineering, I make music and films.
Beyond work, I play badminton and am a considerably amateur MMA practitioner. My downtime often involves tinkering with my cutting-edge Linux installation, keeping up with aviation and railways, or cheering on Liverpool and the Mumbai Indians.
I’m always happy to connect over technology, music or a good conversation, and I’m open to collaborating on music technology, music production and filmmaking projects. Reach out using the links below.