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✦ Pre-Final Year IT • Manipal Institute of Technology

Hi I'm Sasmit

Software & ML Engineer

Passionate about creating resilient distributed systems, intelligent ML pipelines, and thoughtful software that connects users with value.

GSIH '26 Finalist • Top 90 of 30,000+ nationwide
✦ Tata Steel
✦ Finqy
✦ Olus Informatics
✦ IECSE Manipal
✦ The Data Alchemists
✦ MIT Manipal
✦ MTTN
✦ Seen Recent Works & Metrics
Industrial ML models • Distributed caching • Semantic RAG retrieval
~23% ↓
RMSE Reduction Industrial prediction with Random Forest at Tata Steel
60% ↓
Latency Reduction Redis caching on CodeCast distributed platform
3,413
Insurance Schemes Indexed with LangChain & Vector RAG on Sahayak AI
Top 90
National Finalist Goldman Sachs India Hackathon from 30,000+ candidates
Hallo!

focus is on blending robust distributed systems, thoughtful machine learning, and disciplined engineering to craft platforms that perform under real-world pressure.

Distributed Systems
Machine Learning
RAG Pipelines
Docker & Sandboxing
Full-Stack Web
Sensor Fusion

Systems thinker with an eye for craft.

Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology at Manipal Institute of Technology (2024–2028). Active in technical student leadership as Vice Chairperson of IECSE Manipal and Head of AI/ML at The Data Alchemists (TDA).

“Writing. Reading. Existing.”

Author • Manipal The Talk Network (MTTN)
Read Writings @ MTTN

Here's how experience shapes execution

01 Feb 2026 – May 2026

Olus Informatics

Research & ML Intern

Engineered an end-to-end PM10 estimation pipeline using PM2.5 sensor measurements, combining real-world particulate-matter sensor data with reference-instrument observations.

  • Conducted exploratory analysis and PM2.5–PM10 ratio characterization.
  • Field-to-reference comparison assessing measurement consistency and drift.
Python Sensor Fusion Data Modeling
02 June 2026 – July 2026

Finqy

Technology Intern

Designed and executed 80+ structured test cases across Leads, Payments, Reports, and Customer Management modules for a large-scale CRM platform.

  • Identified and documented 10+ functional defects across complex CRUD workflows.
  • Substantially reduced post-release bug density and enhanced system reliability.
CRM Workflows QA Architecture CRUD Integrity
03 December 2025

Tata Steel

ML Intern • AI Wing

Benchmarked Linear Regression and Random Forest models for high-stakes industrial predictions within the Artificial Intelligence Wing.

  • Achieved ~23% reduction in RMSE using tailored Random Forest models.
  • Built an ML optimization pipeline projecting up to 12% reduction in emissions.
Random Forest Scikit-learn Optimization
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Selected among the 90 finalists shortlisted from 30,000+ applicants nationwide at the Goldman Sachs India Hackathon (GSIH 2026), demonstrating high-pressure problem solving, algorithmic rigor, and end-to-end technical execution.

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Goldman Sachs India Hackathon 2026

National Finalist Shortlist • Top 0.3% of 30,000+

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Directing technical strategy, peer development, and competitive events as Vice Chairperson at IECSE Manipal (premier computer science society) and Head of AI/ML at The Data Alchemists (TDA).

MIT

Student Technical Leadership

IECSE Manipal • The Data Alchemists (TDA)

Selected Works

codecast://sandbox-runner.ts Redis: 2,000 req/s
// Groq transcription → coding exercise
const exercise = await generateExercise(videoTranscript);
const container = await docker.spawnSandbox({ code });
> Tests passed (Docker container 4b29f) 142ms • 200 OK

CodeCast

Distributed Systems • AI Learning

An AI-powered distributed learning platform serving 20+ active users that transforms YouTube educational videos into interactive coding exercises with isolated in-browser Docker sandboxes.

  • Reduced exercise generation latency by 60% via Redis caching for transcripts & Groq.
  • Load-tested to seamlessly handle 2,000+ cached requests with Kafka task queues.
Sahayak Citizen Bot
3,413 Schemes Indexed
“Find public health insurance with maternity coverage in Karnataka.”
Top matching policy retrieved via LangChain vector embeddings:
Ayushman Bharat & PM-JAY 98.4% Match

Sahayak AI

Generative AI • Civic Health

A RAG-based citizen assistance platform enabling natural-language discovery and comparison across 3,413 health insurance schemes with high semantic precision.

  • Engineered vector embeddings pipeline and semantic search using PostgreSQL.
  • Designed REST APIs with LangChain.js to deliver context-aware multilingual guidance.
DEL → BOM
Flight UK-812
Selected Seat 12A (Window)
Fare Total ₹ 5,840
Razorpay Secure Gateway HMAC Signature Verified ✓

Udan Khatola

Full-Stack • Fintech • Database

An end-to-end full-stack airline reservation portal supporting complex flight searches, seating selection, ticket issuance, and automated booking cancellation workflows.

  • Structured relational schema with 10+ entities and 15+ RESTful API endpoints.
  • Integrated Razorpay payment processing with cryptographic HMAC signature verification.
Writing. Reading. Existing.

Reflections exploring the friction and beauty between systems engineering, human narratives, and campus culture.

By Sasmit • Columnist manipalthetalk.org

Writings @ MTTN

Essays • Editorial • Culture

Long-form writing and cultural essays authored for Manipal The Talk Network, synthesizing technology trends, philosophical musings, and student life narratives.

  • Author portfolio featuring creative nonfiction, event coverage, and opinion pieces.
  • Bridging technical clarity with empathetic, engaging long-form storytelling.

Technical Skills & Domain Matrix

01

Systems & Backend

Docker & Containers Sandboxing
Redis Caching • Queues
Apache Kafka Streaming
Node.js & Express RESTful APIs
HMAC Security Signatures
02

Machine Learning & AI

RAG Architecture LangChain
Vector Databases Embeddings
Random Forest Scikit-learn
Sensor Calibration Data Fusion
Model Benchmarking RMSE Tuning
03

Languages & Web

C++ DSA • Systems
Python ML • Analysis
Java Core OOP
JavaScript • React Modern Web
HTML5 • CSS3 Modern Layout
04

Data & Operations

PostgreSQL Relational • Vector
MySQL Schemas
Git & GitHub Version Control
CRUD Testing QA Workflows
Linux / Unix Environments
August 2024 – May 2028 CGPA: 8.44 / 10.0

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)

B.Tech in Information Technology

Focused on distributed computing, database management systems, artificial intelligence, and operating systems. Balancing rigorous engineering coursework with student departmental leadership and open-source contributions.

✦ National Shortlist

Goldman Sachs India Hackathon (GSIH 2026)

Selected as one of only 90 finalists nationwide out of more than 30,000+ applicants in one of India's most competitive engineering hackathons.

Top 0.3% Nationwide Shortlisted after multi-tier technical & algorithmic rounds
/ Let's Connect

Have an ambitious project or role in mind? Let's talk.

Currently open to summer 2026 internships, research fellowships, and full-stack/ML engineering roles. Always keen to collaborate on high-impact distributed systems and creative ideas.