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Indonesian Local Script Handwritten Recognition

A cultural-preservation AI project that recognizes Indonesian local handwritten scripts through both a deployed ML prototype and a CNN-based research track.

Lead AI/ML Engineer & Researcher

Problem

Indonesian local scripts are a vital part of cultural heritage but are rarely represented in modern digital tools, risking historical erasure.

My Contribution

I architected the end-to-end AI pipeline and translated complex data into a structured narrative. I managed a dual-track initiative: deploying a public ML prototype via Hugging Face for 3 core scripts, while simultaneously leading the deep-learning CNN research for 9 scripts.

Impact

Synthesized our technical findings into a comprehensive research paper that is currently on track for an IEEE conference publication, alongside a live demo for public accessibility.

Lesson Learned

Technical depth becomes more meaningful when it is connected to culture, preservation, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication.

Tech Stack

PythonMachine LearningFeature ExtractionXGBoostCatBoostLightGBMCNNDeep LearningHugging Face

Demo Video

Project Media

Indonesian Local Script Handwritten Recognition posterIndonesian Local Script Handwritten Recognition poster

Let's connect

dianrakhmawatilestari@gmail.com

I'm always open to learning opportunities, collaborations, feedback, and meaningful projects. If you want to connect, discuss ideas, or explore a collaboration, feel free to reach out.