Vedant Pandya

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AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor

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About Me

Hey there! đź‘‹ I'm Vedant Pandya (He/Him) - an AI and Generative AI Researcher, visionary team leader, and Generative AI Developer driven by innovation and impact. With over four years of expertise spanning Machine Learning, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cloud Computing (AWS & GCP), I navigate the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0 with purpose and passion.

As a trailblazing Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist, I specialize in turning complex ideas into transformative solutions. My journey has encompassed consulting, tech, and industry domains, where I've spearheaded groundbreaking open-source projects and delivered measurable outcomes.

Certified in Google Cloud Machine Learning and Data Science and a proud Google Women TechMaker, I also thrive as a content creator and blogger, simplifying cutting-edge tech concepts. My expertise spans AI model development, NLP, computer vision, multi-modal learning, and deploying next-generation AI solutions in real-world contexts.

Rooted in resilience and values from my upbringing as the child of a single parent, I embrace challenges with dignity and determination. Let's connect to explore AI, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, or the expansive universe of technology—and unlock the latent potential within. 🚀

4+
Years Experience
10,000+
Followers
500+
Connections
25+
Projects

My Expertise

Core Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI

Natural Language Processing

Google Cloud Platform

Specialized Knowledge

Quantum Computing

Computer Vision

Multi-Modal Learning

Cloud Native Architecture

Data Science

LLM Development

Programming & Frameworks

Python

Java

C/C++

Julia

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Data Studio

Services

Business Analytics

Cloud Application Development

Cloud Management

Resume Review

IT Consulting

Custom Software Development

Education

Master of Technology - Artificial Intelligence

Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur

Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with focus on Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing.

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

Focused on Computer Science fundamentals, Data Structures, Algorithms and Software Engineering.

CGPA: 7.3 / 10.
Graduated with First Class with Distinction.

Certifications

  • Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineer (Specialization)
  • Google Cloud Data Engineer (Specialization)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Advanced Machine Learning with TensorFlow on GCP
  • Deep Learning Specialization (DeepLearning.AI)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Google Cloud Platform ML Fundamentals
  • TensorFlow Developer Specialization
  • TensorFlow Developer Certificate

Professional Experience

AI Lead

DotKonnekt

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

  • AI Strategy Development: Define and implement AI strategies aligned with DotKonnekt's business goals
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the AI team to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions
  • AI Solution Deployment: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI models and systems
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and operations effectively

Consultant Director of Artificial Intelligence

NiVa

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Lead end-to-end AI strategy development and implementation
  • Developed and deployed custom LLMs for specific business use cases
  • Implemented AI-driven automation reducing processing time by 60%
  • Established ethical AI guidelines and best practices
  • Built and managed cross-functional AI teams across multiple projects

Generative Artificial Intelligence Researcher (Academic)

Independent Researcher

Oct 2023 - Present

  • Architect next-generation AI models using Gemma, Gemini, GPT-4, and LLaMa
  • Developed healthcare-focused multimodal systems integrating wearable sensor data
  • Created custom fine-tuning pipelines for domain-specific LLMs
  • Implemented efficient deployment strategies using GCP and AWS
  • Research focus on quantum computing applications in AI

KaggleX Advisor

Kaggle

Aug 2024 - Present

  • Guided startups in implementing AI solutions, resulting in 40% efficiency improvement
  • Developed data-centric strategies for rapid model iteration
  • Mentored teams in advanced ML techniques and best practices
  • Created automated ML pipelines for streamlined development

Technical Specialist

Tata STRIVE

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Led full-stack development and AWS cloud services implementation
  • Developed AI-powered learning platforms improving student engagement by 45%
  • Created automated data analytics pipelines using Google Data Studio
  • Implemented ML algorithms for personalized learning paths
  • Managed platform development for internal operations

Independent Researcher

Stealth Startup

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Developed novel AI algorithms improving system performance by 35%
  • Created proof-of-concept prototypes for emerging technologies
  • Implemented ML-based solutions for real-time data processing
  • Authored comprehensive technical documentation and research papers

Lead Data Scientist

Alchemy

Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Spearheaded ML migration project using AWS Lambda and SageMaker
  • Implemented automated ML pipelines reducing deployment time by 50%
  • Developed scalable solutions for real-time data processing
  • Optimized existing ML models improving accuracy by 25%

Machine Learning Engineer

Santram InfoTech

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Enhanced production ML systems improving efficiency by 30%
  • Developed automated ETL pipelines for streamlined data processing
  • Implemented real-time monitoring systems for ML models
  • Created custom ML solutions for specific business requirements

Volunteering

Google Developer Groups

Community Organizer

2021 - Present

Organizing tech events, workshops, and hackathons to help grow the local developer community.

Impact & Achievements

  • Organized 15+ technical workshops and meetups
  • Grew community membership by 200%
  • Facilitated networking for over 500 developers
  • Hosted 3 major hackathons with industry sponsors

Leadership & Community

Various Organizations

2020 - Present

Leading and contributing to various tech communities to foster learning and collaboration.

Roles & Initiatives

  • Google Women TechMaker
  • ExploreML with CrowdSource Facilitator at Google India
  • Core Team Member at Code Vipassana
  • KaggleX Project Mentor
  • CrowdSource Community Lead

AI/ML Mentorship Program

Technical Mentor

2020 - Present

Mentoring aspiring AI researchers and engineers in their career journey.

Impact & Achievements

  • Mentored 30+ students and early-career professionals
  • Provided technical guidance on 20+ AI/ML projects
  • Helped 5 mentees secure roles at top tech companies
  • Created learning resources used by 100+ students

Code for Good

Technical Volunteer

2019 - 2021

Contributed technical expertise to develop digital solutions for non-profit organizations.

Impact & Achievements

  • Developed 5 applications for local NGOs
  • Improved operational efficiency by 40% for partner organizations
  • Led a team of 8 developers on a healthcare access project
  • Implemented data analytics solution for resource allocation

Featured Projects

View All Projects on GitHub

Research Interests

Multi-modal Models

Exploring the integration of multiple data modalities (text, image, audio) to create more comprehensive AI systems that can understand and process information across different formats.

Large Language Model Research

  • Leading research initiatives in generative AI and large language models
  • Developing techniques for extending context window and improving model efficiency
  • Implementing multimodal capabilities in existing language models
  • Focusing on real-world applications and deployment strategies
  • Technologies: PyTorch, Transformers, BERT, T5, LLaMa, Mistral, Gemini, Gemma

Large Language Models

Investigating techniques to enhance reasoning capabilities, domain adaptation, and efficiency of large language models for specialized applications and improved performance.

Large Language Model Research

  • Leading research initiatives in generative AI and large language models
  • Developing techniques for extending context window and improving model efficiency
  • Implementing multimodal capabilities in existing language models
  • Focusing on real-world applications and deployment strategies
  • Technologies: PyTorch, Transformers, BERT, T5, LLaMa, Mistral, Gemini, Gemma

Healthcare AI Applications

Developing AI solutions for medical diagnostics, personalized treatment planning, and health monitoring systems to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

AI Algorithm Development

  • Developed novel AI algorithms for specific industry applications
  • Created prototypes for emerging technology implementation
  • Implemented real-time data processing solutions
  • Technologies: Python, ML Frameworks, Cloud Services

Quantum Computing in ML & AI

Researching the application of quantum algorithms to enhance machine learning model training, optimization problems, and complex simulations beyond classical computing capabilities.

Quantum Computing Research

Independent Research | Oct 2023 - Present

  • Researching quantum classification algorithms for enhanced data processing
  • Exploring quantum approaches to solve classical machine learning & AI problems
  • Implementing proof-of-concept quantum circuits for classification tasks
  • Technologies: Qiskit, PennyLane, Python, Classical ML Frameworks

Edge AI Systems

Working on AI model optimization for edge devices, enabling real-time processing and inference with limited computational resources while maintaining privacy and reducing latency.

AI Algorithm Development

  • Developed novel AI algorithms for specific industry applications
  • Created prototypes for emerging technology implementation
  • Implemented real-time data processing solutions
  • Technologies: Python, ML Frameworks, Cloud Services

Ethical Generative AI

Focusing on responsible AI development practices, bias mitigation techniques, and governance frameworks to ensure generative AI systems are built and deployed ethically.

Large Language Model Research

  • Leading research initiatives in generative AI and large language models
  • Developing techniques for extending context window and improving model efficiency
  • Implementing multimodal capabilities in existing language models
  • Focusing on real-world applications and deployment strategies
  • Technologies: PyTorch, Transformers, BERT, T5, LLaMa, Mistral, Gemini, Gemma

Let's Connect

Get in Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or partnerships. Feel free to reach out!

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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