Hi, I'm Harjot Singh Raith, an AI and Data Science undergraduate at NMIMS Navi Mumbai (CGPA: 3.2/4.0) specializing in production-grade AI systems, RAG pipelines, Large Language Models, and intelligent scheduling systems.

Currently working as an AI Backend Engineer (Intern) at Paloma POS, USA 🇺🇸, where I design and implement end-to-end production RAG pipelines with Dify workflows, OpenAI embeddings, and Qdrant vector databases, integrated through a centralized AI Gateway (Golang).

• 🔬 Research: 2x Research Intern at IIT Bombay (eYantra Lab) with 3 published/accepted papers
• 🏆 Competitions: 8+ hackathon wins across 30+ national & international competitions
  • 🥈 2nd Place - VOIS International Hackathon (€4,000 prize)
  • 🏅 Judges' Choice Award - eYIC Finals, IIT Bombay (₹50,000 prize)
  • 🎖️ Top 10 - ROBOFEST GUJARAT 4.0 (₹2,50,000 for prototyping)
• 💡 Impact: Built production AI systems serving real-world use cases in ed-tech, maritime intelligence & scheduling
• 🎓 Leadership: Head of Robotics Club at NMIMS (mentoring 50+ students, organizing technical workshops)
• 📊 Scale: Processed 100K+ educational interaction logs, built multi-tenant knowledge bases

Dec 2025 - Present

• Designed and implemented end-to-end production-grade RAG pipelines using Dify workflows, integrated with a centralized AI Gateway (Golang)
• Implemented low-latency, scalable semantic search using OpenAI embeddings and Qdrant vector database, managing large-scale vector data and retrieval
• Designed robust multi-tenant knowledge base ingestion and AI data infrastructure
• Built automated web scraping, document chunking, embedding lifecycle management, and secure data isolation systems
• Tech Stack: Dify, Golang, OpenAI API, Qdrant, Python, Docker, AWS

May 2025 - July 2025

• Developed a full-stack AI-driven Thematic Analysis platform for multi-format document processing (PDF, DOCX, audio transcripts) with automated inductive and deductive coding
• Built a FastAPI-PostgreSQL backend integrated with LLM-based agents to generate codes, themes, and structured research reports
• Designed a React/MUI frontend with interactive visualizations, including Sankey diagrams, delivering an end-to-end Qualitative Research tool for accelerated insight extraction
• Impact: Reduced manual coding time by 60%, serving 100+ researchers
• Tech Stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React, MUI, LangChain, OpenAI API

May 2024 - July 2024 | Certificate

• Analyzed large-scale user interaction logs (100K+ entries) using Python, leveraging Google OCR for video log generation and CNNs to detect and filter low-quality videos
• Collected, cleaned, and integrated log data via REST APIs from a Laravel-based platform to measure scaffold availability and user dwell time
• Applied data visualization and behavioral analytics to optimize scaffolding and user engagement using clustering, heatmaps, sequence analysis, and predictive modeling (87% accuracy)
• Published research presented at Annual ACM India Compute Conference (Compute 2024), Springer Nature
• Tech Stack: Python, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Google OCR, Pandas, Matplotlib

Published | Annual ACM India Compute Conference (Compute 2024), CCIS vol. 2400, Springer Nature

• Authors: Suprabha Jadhav, Parth Jain, Harjot Singh Raith, Sridhar Iyer, Kavi Arya
• Video analysis and OCR techniques for educational technology and collaborative learning

Presented | NTAI 2025, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), Scopus-indexed

• Authors: Harjot Singh Raith, Kartikeya Mudliyar, Ishika Mohan, Aditya Kasar, Sakshi Indolia
• Novel RAG approach for training LLMs using YouTube video transcripts and optimized retrieval

Accepted for Publication | IEEE ICESIC 2026 Conference Proceedings

• Authors: Harjot Singh Raith, Kartikeya Mudliyar, Toral Shah
• Intelligent scheduling system using constraint optimization algorithms and ML

🔗 Website | 📺 Demo

Impact: Real-time code compilation platform for developers with AI assistance

• Built a real-time code-compiler platform supporting 10+ programming languages using Monaco Editor, WebSockets, and Gemini AI
• Implemented collaborative IDE with seamless multi-user synchronization for pair programming
• Integrated AI-powered code suggestions and debugging assistance
• Tech Stack: TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Monaco Editor, Socket.IO, Express, Node.js, CodeMirror, Gemini API, Vercel, Railway

🔗 Website | 📺 Demo

Impact: AI-powered maritime intelligence system with ML-driven ocean disaster predictions

• Developed an automated pipeline to ingest FTP raw files, store them in AWS S3, and generate a sequential schema for real-time dashboards
• Built a map-based RAG system using Argo oceanographic data with ML-driven ocean disaster predictions (85%+ accuracy)
• Created interactive dashboards with React and Leaflet.js visualizing maritime patterns and threats
• Tech Stack: React, Python (UV), FastAPI, Xarray, Tailwind CSS, Leaflet.js, AWS S3, AlloyDB, Docker, Gemini API

🔗 Website | 📺 Demo

Impact: Automated timetable generation reducing manual scheduling time by 90%

• Created a GA/CSP/backtracking-based optimized timetable generator handling 1000+ scheduling variables
• Built RAG system for quick class and faculty lookup using natural language queries
• Developed full-stack platform with constraint optimization algorithms
• Tech Stack: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, MUI, Axios, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Gemini AI, Vercel, Render

📺 Demo

Impact: Autonomous search & rescue robot for confined space exploration

• Created an autonomous robotic snake using CNNs, inverse kinematics, and LiDAR for detection in confined and disaster areas
• Implemented serpentine locomotion with realistic snake-like movement using forward and inverse kinematics
• Integrated LiDAR sensors for real-time environment mapping and obstacle avoidance
• Tech Stack: ESP32, Servo Motor MG995, VL53L0X LiDAR Sensors, OpenCV, Python, TensorFlow, Inverse & Forward Kinematics

🥈 2nd Place - VOIS International Hackathon 2024 by Vodafone | Certificate
Secured 2nd place out of 8000+ teams from India, Romania & Egypt • Awarded €4,000

🏅 Judges' Choice Award - eYIC 2023-24 Finals, IIT Bombay | Certificate
Competed out of 299 teams in the finale • Awarded ₹50,000

🎖️ Top 10 Finalist - ROBOFEST GUJARAT 4.0, Science City Ahmedabad | Certificate
Top 10 teams out of 5000+ teams • Awarded ₹2,50,000 for proof-of-concept and prototyping

🥉 3rd Place - Smart Innovation Model Challenge (BASIC 4.0), VES | Certificate
Secured 3rd place out of 50+ teams • Awarded ₹15,000

🥉 3rd Place - Startup Pitch Competition (BASIC 4.0), VES | Certificate
Secured 3rd place out of 80+ teams • Awarded ₹15,000

🏅 Consolation Prize - 9th Multidisciplinary International Conference, Mumbai | Certificate
Paper on LLMs for Indian vernacular speech recognition

🎯 Multiple Hackathon Wins | All Certificates
30+ hackathons participated • 8 wins + numerous awards • 40% win rate

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Studies (NMIMS), Navi Mumbai
B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
July 2022 – April 2026 | CGPA: 3.2/4.0

Shubham Raje Junior College, Thane
Maharashtra State Board, Science
June 2020 – May 2022 | Grade (12th): 85.83%

New Horizon Scholars School, Thane
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
May 2015 – April 2020 | Grade (10th): 90.40%

• 🎓 Cloud Computing | NPTEL, IIT Kharagpur | Certificate
• 🤖 Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers | IBM | Certificate
• 🌐 Introduction to Generative AI | Google Cloud | Certificate
• 🔒 Applied ChatGPT for Cybersecurity | Infosec | Certificate
• 📊 AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment | IBM | Certificate
• 🧠 Foundation of AI and Machine Learning | Microsoft | Certificate
• 🐍 Python Fundamentals | DataCamp | Certificate
• 📊 SQL Fundamentals | DataCamp | Certificate

July 2024 - July 2025

• Conducted workshops on Git, embedded systems, full-stack architecture, and ML-based RAG pipelines for all engineering students
• Organized "Open Source to Deployment: A Full-Stack Journey" workshop series
• Provided hands-on mentorship in robotics, applied AI, and deployment workflows
• Promoted open-source contribution and collaborative development through technical training sessions

• Taught mathematics and science to underprivileged students
• Focused on foundational concepts and problem-solving skills
• Developed engaging lesson plans to improve student comprehension and academic performance in STEM subjects

July 2024 - July 2025

• Led a team of 50+ members in organizing technical workshops and robotics competitions
• Coordinated inter-college events to promote STEM education and hands-on learning experiences
• Managed club operations, event planning, and technical mentorship programs

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

• Collaborated with team members to organize cultural and technical events
• Contributed to event planning, logistics, and execution to enhance student engagement and participation

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📫 Let's Connect!

🚀 Currently Open For:

• Full-time opportunities in AI/ML Engineering & Research
• Research collaborations in LLMs, RAG systems, and AI applications
• Challenging AI/ML projects with real-world impact
• Speaking engagements and technical workshops

📧 Contact: harjotraith47@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91-9321642540
💼 LinkedIn: Harjot Singh Raith
🌐 Portfolio: harjot.info
📄 Resume: Download CV
📍 Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India

⏰ Availability: Immediate (Ready to start within 2 weeks)