Tanay Sonawane

B.Tech @ IIT | AI/ML & Backend
Mumbai, IN.

About

Highly motivated B.Tech student with a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering and practical experience in AI/ML, cloud computing, and software development. Proven ability to architect and deploy scalable solutions, optimize data pipelines, and lead technical projects. Seeking to leverage expertise in deep learning, network optimization, and full-stack development to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Work

Technical University of Braunschweig
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Research Assistant

Summary

Researching satellite network optimization using an open-source planning tool.

Highlights

Utilizing GNPy, an open-source network planning tool based on the Gaussian Noise Model, to simulate and optimize communication routes in satellite networks, focusing on Free Space Optics (FSO).

Intiot Services Private Limited
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Software Intern

Summary

Developed and deployed AI/ML models and microservices for real-time data processing and prediction.

Highlights

Deployed deep learning models on AWS, optimizing scalable cloud operations and developing microservices with Flask, integrating MySQL for seamless data flow.

Preprocessed real-time weather data via Open Weather Map API, integrating with LSTM models built in TensorFlow and PyTorch; successfully predicted landslides 60 minutes in advance, significantly enhancing disaster response and potentially saving lives.

School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), IIT Mandi
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Research Intern

Summary

Led research and development for an automated traffic violation detection system.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development of an automated violation detection and explanation system for Indian traffic, utilizing advanced techniques from METEOR and Rank2Tell research papers.

Annotated over 1250 videos using CVAT for machine learning integration, developed robust flow algorithms for diverse traffic scenarios, and led a team of two interns to ensure compliance with Government of India road safety guidelines.

Volunteer

Inter IIT Cultural Meet / IIT Mandi
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Contingent Leader

Summary

Led a large student contingent at a national cultural event.

Highlights

Honored with the Emerald of Gymkhana Award for exceptional leadership as Contingent Leader, guiding 9+ clubs and 110+ students to secure Silver and 3 Bronze medals.

Quizzing Club
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Ex Co-coordinator

Summary

Co-coordinated the Quizzing Club, achieving notable successes.

Highlights

Led the Quizzing Club to achieve 1 Gold, 2 Bronze medals, and the Best Contingent Award at PEC, Chandigarh.

Space Technology and Astronomy Club
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Event Team Head

Summary

Managed and executed events for the Space Technology and Astronomy Club.

Highlights

Managed and successfully executed over 10 events, enhancing club engagement and outreach.

Education

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi

BTech

Electrical Engineering

Grade: 7.9/10 (Upto 7th Semester)

Courses

Data Science-I

Probability and Statistics

Linear Algebra

Machine Learning

Database Systems

Computer Organization

Data Handling and Visualization

Technical University of Braunschweig

Semester Exchange Student

Computer Science & Engineering

Courses

Computer Network Engineering

Intelligent Data Analysis

Biomedical Image and Signal Analysis

Awards

Emerald of Gymkhana Award

Awarded By

Inter IIT Cultural Meet / IIT Mandi

Honored for exceptional leadership as Contingent Leader, guiding 9+ clubs and 110+ students to secure Silver and 3 Bronze medals.

Languages

English

Fluent

Hindi

Native

Certificates

AWS Fundamentals Specialization

Issued By

AWS

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Issued By

Google

Skills

Programming Languages

C++, Python, Rust, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

Technical Skills

Data Structures, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Annotation.

Tools and Frameworks

AWS, Flask, MySQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV-CVAT, Git, LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory), CloudFormation.

Projects

Smart Attendance System using Face Recognition

Summary

Developed a Flask-based attendance system leveraging face recognition and a user-friendly web portal.

Bit Torrent Client

Summary

Engineered a high-performance Python-based BitTorrent client.

Automated CI/CD Pipeline with AWS CodePipeline

Summary

Designed and implemented an automated CI/CD pipeline using AWS services.