Ojas M Agarwal

AI/Data Engineering Student | Research Intern

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About

Highly accomplished B.Tech student specializing in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering, with a proven track record of optimizing data pipelines, automating complex processes, and developing innovative AI solutions. Adept at leveraging advanced technologies like NLP, Computer Vision, and cloud platforms (AWS) to drive significant efficiency gains and deliver high-impact technical outcomes across diverse research and industry settings.

Work Experience

Integration Engineer Intern

Clear

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Optimized data integration and automation processes for GST/TDS, significantly reducing processing and deployment times while enhancing data quality.

  • Spearheaded the adaptation of SAP ABAP logic into modular DBT models, achieving a 95% reduction in GST/TDS integration time.
  • Developed Python backend scripts to validate GST filing data, decreasing manual QA time by 40%.
  • Automated GST filing by transforming Oracle(EBS) ERP data using SQL and DBT, leading to a 70% reduction in manual effort.
  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines by integrating validation modules via GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 50%.

Research Intern

RoboTutor, Carnegie Mellon University

Sep 2023 - May 2025

Contributed to the development and validation of an NLP pipeline for educational assessments, leveraging advanced AI models to enhance content generation and evaluation.

  • Optimized RoboTutor's NLP pipeline to enhance scripted assessments, improving educational content for marginalized children.
  • Validated the Neural Symbolic Parser (NSP) as a proxy for human-like reasoning, achieving 88% accuracy with ChatGPT-4o for English.
  • Automated NSP JSON generation for 100+ stories using Python and Translate API, effectively handling complex edge cases.
  • Evaluated ChatGPT-4o's comprehension by testing over 12,000 NSP questions across two languages using the OpenAI API.

Research Intern

TagHive Inc.

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Drove AI-driven analytics and content moderation initiatives, automating reporting and enhancing user engagement through innovative solutions.

  • Automated report generation using Pandas and ReportLab, reducing Mixpanel analysis time by 80%.
  • Designed PowerBI dashboards to track over 4,000 clicks, revealing key subject-wise engagement and retention patterns.
  • Implemented real-time content moderation by deploying AWS Comprehend and Rekognition pipelines, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Integrated MuseTalk for real-time lip-sync capabilities into chatbots, significantly enhancing engagement via video responses.
  • Researched and applied PandasAI and SteveAI to advance AI-driven analytics and video automation workflows.

AI Engineering Intern

Wyr.AI Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

Developed and deployed advanced AI and Computer Vision solutions, optimizing 3D modeling, document processing, and voice command systems for logistics and inspection.

  • Constructed a NeRF-based 3D pipeline utilizing NVIDIA Instant-NGP for virtual and remote warehouse inspections.
  • Developed and deployed YOLOv5-based APIs on AWS EC2, automating document extraction and reducing manual effort.
  • Fine-tuned the Gemini API for precise JSON extraction from packing list images, significantly boosting data accuracy in logistics.
  • Integrated Wit.ai with custom intents for voice commands, improving recognition and user interaction by 91%.

Education

Computer Science Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

8.88 / 10.00 CGPA

Sep 2021 - Aug 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Courses

  • Software Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Deep Learning
  • Data Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data Structures and Algorithms

Volunteer

Fundraiser

Veteran Support

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Led fundraising efforts for soldier rehabilitation, demonstrating strong organizational and community engagement skills.

  • Raised over 90 Lakhs INR (approx. $100,000+) for the rehabilitation of soldiers affected by the Pulwama terror attack.

Volunteer

Local Government School

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Contributed to community development by improving sanitation infrastructure for underprivileged children.

  • Helped build essential sanitation facilities for underprivileged children in a local government school.

Cadet

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Participated in national events as an NCC Cadet, demonstrating discipline and leadership.

  • Selected to march on the Rajpath during India's Republic Day celebrations, showcasing national pride and discipline.

Awards

AAAI Research Travel Grant

AAAI

Jan 2025

Awarded for presenting published research at the Thirty-Ninth AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI'25).

Scholar's Scarf, Scholar's Banquet & Honor's Book

Vellore Institute of Technology

Dec 2019

Recognized for outstanding academic excellence and consistent high performance during academic years 2016-2019.

Publications

Next Sentence Prediction for Evaluating Text Comprehension in ChatGPT

The Thirty-Ninth AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI'25)

Jan 2025

Student abstract presented at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, focusing on evaluating text comprehension using next sentence prediction in large language models.

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • C++
  • Java
  • R

AI & Data Technologies

  • TensorFlow
  • Keras
  • PyTorch
  • Hugging Face Transformers
  • Langchain
  • Scikit-learn
  • OpenCV
  • YOLOv5
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • PySpark
  • DBT

Web, Cloud & Tools

  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • AWS
  • REST APIs
  • JSON
  • XML
  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • Boto3
  • Tesseract

Analytics & Reporting

  • PowerBI
  • Mixpanel
  • ReportLab
  • Matplotlib