AI/ML Intern

Edunet FoundationNov 2024 - Dec 2024

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Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)StreamlitPythonKaggleYOLO

Out of 5000 candidates, only 40 projects were selected for the final presentation at a conference organized by the Government of India, evaluated by industry experts.

Developed a waste classification system using CNN and YOLO for organic/non-organic categorization

Built and deployed an interactive web application using Streamlit for real-time waste classification

During my internship at Edunet Foundation, I worked on an innovative waste classification project organized in collaboration with AICTE and SHELL. My project was among the top 40 selected out of 5000 candidates for the final presentation at a Government of India conference.

Project Highlights

  • Developed a CNN-based model for classifying waste into organic and non-organic categories
  • Integrated YOLO pretrained model for enhanced object detection capabilities
  • Created an interactive web application using Streamlit for real-time waste classification
  • Project selected among top 40 from 5000+ submissions nationwide

Technical Implementation

  • Built and trained a Convolutional Neural Network for waste classification
  • Implemented YOLO object detection for precise waste identification
  • Developed a user-friendly interface using Streamlit
  • Deployed the application for public access: Live Demo →

Project Architecture

  • CNN model with multiple convolutional and pooling layers
  • Image preprocessing and normalization pipeline
  • Real-time prediction system with confidence scores
  • Interactive UI for image upload and classification

Impact & Recognition

The project was recognized for its innovative approach to waste management and environmental sustainability. It was evaluated by industry experts and selected for presentation at a national conference, demonstrating its potential impact on real-world waste management solutions.

View the complete project on GitHub →

2025 — Built by Hitesh Kumar