Shaktivel T K

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Data Engineer · AI/ML · Cloud

I build data pipelines on Azure and AWS and real-time AI applications. I'm a computer science student at SRM IST, and right now I'm digging into how large language models can run faster and lighter.

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profile.py

class Engineer:
    name  = "Shaktivel T K"
    focus = ["Data Engineering",
             "GenAI & LLMs",
             "Deep Learning"]
    cloud = ["Azure", "AWS"]
    exploring = ["KV-cache optimization",
                 "GLM architectures",
                 "PCA"]

    def mission(self):
        # raw data -> reliable insight
        return "Bronze → Silver → Gold"

Featured projects

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Trek Space · Trekking Management Application2026

Built a role-based trekking management web application for the IIT Madras Diploma App Dev I project, supporting Admin, Trek Staff and Trekker workflows.
Implemented trek discovery, filtering, booking, slot reservations, staff assignment and booking approval workflows with role-aware access control.
Created modular Flask routes, SQLAlchemy models and responsive Jinja2/Bootstrap views for authentication, dashboards, profiles and trek history.

FlaskSQLAlchemyJinja2Bootstrap 5SQLite

Scalable Azure Data Engineering Pipeline with Medallion Architecture2026

Built an end-to-end Azure pipeline in Azure Databricks and PySpark that automates ingestion, cleansing and transformation through Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallion layers, producing analytics-ready datasets.
Used Delta Live Tables (DLT) for orchestration and incremental processing, and Star Schema models with SCD Type 2 for historical tracking.
Enforced data governance with Unity Catalog and optimized the Gold layer for Power BI reporting.

AzureAzure DatabricksPySparkPythonDelta LakeDLTADLS Gen2

What I'm studying now

Research page

KV-Cache Optimization for Efficient LLM InferenceAttention caching, MQA/GQA, quantized caches and eviction strategies GLM Architecture & Novel Model DesignBlank-infilling pretraining, hybrid attention, mixture-of-experts routing Principal Component Analysis for Dimensionality ReductionExplained variance, eigendecomposition and feature engineering

Recognition

Achievements

Selected, Barclays Global Graduate Summer Intern2026 · top 15 candidates out of 7,000+ applicants globally · technical problem-solving, system design and behavioral evaluation Runner-up, MedAI-thon 2025National-level med-tech hackathon · AI-based healthcare solution · ₹20,000 prize IEEE EPICS: Access & Abilities ProjectFunded with $1,200 to build an adaptive assistive solution for children with autism

Leadership

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Chair, ACM Student ChapterMar 2026 – Present · moved up from Vice Chair, leading workshops, competitions and technical events Secretary (Hostels), Student Council, SRMISTJul 2026 – Present · student welfare, grievances and residential life Mentoring Coordinator, Institution's Innovation CouncilSep 2024 – Sep 2025 · mentoring, innovation programs and startup awareness Joint Secretary, Technical Council, SRM IST TrichySep 2024 – Sep 2025 · university-level technical events and collaborations

Certifications

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Advanced Certificate in Programming and Modern App DevelopmentIIT Madras · 2025 · verify ↗Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional CertificateGoogle Career Certificates · 2025 · verify ↗Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Foundations AssociateOracle · 2026 · verify ↗SAP: Strategic Analysis and Solution DesignSAP Career Certificates · 2026 · verify ↗See all certificationsIncluding IIT Madras Foundation in Data Science, IBM, RapidMiner and more

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