shivam kumar
NIT Rourkela, Sundargarh Rourkela, pin- 769008, India
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National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela Sep 2023 – Present Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology Rourkela, Odisha Relevant Coursework
• Applied Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Neural Network
• Deep Learning
• Data Analytics
• Generative AI
• Data Minning
• Feature Engineering
Technical Skills
Languages: Python(Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), R, SQL AI/ML Libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
Developer Tools: Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Git and GitHub,Word, Excel, PowerPoint Frameworks: LangChain,Hugging Face, AWS
Projects
Large Language Model (LLM) Development [GitHub] Python, PyTorch, Bigram Language Model December 2025
• Architected a Small Language Model (SLM) with 0.21 million parameters using PyTorch, focusing on algorithm formulation and deep learning optimization.
• Optimized training performance on a dataset of 1.1 million characters, achieving a training loss of 1.67 and validation loss of 1.83 over 4,999 steps.
• Implemented deep learning techniques to handle character-level text generation, demonstrating a strong foundation in Machine Intelligence.
Geospatial Climate Trend Analysis [GitHub] Python,Plotly, Statistical Modeling June 2025
• Developed statistical models using linear regression to analyze multi-decade Indian temperature datasets (1995-2019).
• Executed advanced data exploration to identify regional anomalies and temperature peaks, providing insights into climate-driven peaks (e.g., 39.8 C in Delhi).
• Utilized Plotly for high-dimensional data visualization to track temporal and spatial climate shifts. EXPERIENCE
Data Annotation Specialist January 2026- March 2026 Courtlay Remote
• Managed end-to-end image data preparation for a startup’s computer vision initiative using OpenCV and Roboflow.
• Accurately labeled and categorized a dataset of 7,000+ padel ball and sports area images, establishing the foundational dataset for subsequent machine learning models.
Achievements and Certifications
McKinsey Forward Program December 2025
McKinsey Academy
• Completed a comprehensive 10 week learning journey directed on future-ready practical skills including Problem Solving and Communicating for Impact.
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate September 2025 Coursera
• Achieved certification by completing 12 courses targeted on developing hands-on skills in the complete data science pipeline, including Python, SQL, Machine Learning, and an applied data science capstone project. Neural Networks and Deep Learning November 2024
DeepLearning.AI
• Secured final course score above 90% and earned certification for proficiency in practical implementation of AI/ML solutions.
Leadership / Extracurricular
National Cadet Corps (NCC) — NIT Rourkela
Sep 2023 - Present
• Participate in a national youth organization focused on developing character, discipline, leadership, and teamwork through structured training and community service.