Tanay Sonawane

B.Tech @ IIT | AI/ML & Backend

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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 Experience

Research Assistant

Technical University of Braunschweig

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

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

  • 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).

Software Intern

Intiot Services Private Limited

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

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

  • 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.

Research Intern

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

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

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

  • 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.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi

7.9/10 (Upto 7th Semester)

Nov 2021 - Jun 2025

Courses

  • Data Science-I
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Machine Learning
  • Database Systems
  • Computer Organization
  • Data Handling and Visualization

Computer Science & Engineering

Technical University of Braunschweig

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

Courses

  • Computer Network Engineering
  • Intelligent Data Analysis
  • Biomedical Image and Signal Analysis

Volunteer

Contingent Leader

Inter IIT Cultural Meet / IIT Mandi

Led a large student contingent at a national cultural event.

  • 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.

Ex Co-coordinator

Quizzing Club

Co-coordinated the Quizzing Club, achieving notable successes.

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

Event Team Head

Space Technology and Astronomy Club

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

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

Certificates

AWS Fundamentals Specialization

AWS

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Google

Projects

Smart Attendance System using Face Recognition

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

Bit Torrent Client

Engineered a high-performance Python-based BitTorrent client.

Automated CI/CD Pipeline with AWS CodePipeline

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

Awards

Emerald of Gymkhana Award

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)

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