AMEY ARUN THORAT

Actively Seeking Full-Time Opportunities | Software Developer | Ex-GenAI Intern @ Ford | M.Tech CSE @ VIT | AI/ML, Data Analytics & Full-Stack Development | Google Cloud Hackathon Finalist

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Yogeshwar Society Building No.3, Room No.410, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mumbai, India

About

Highly motivated M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) graduate from VIT Chennai (CGPA: 9.20) with hands-on experience in building and deploying Python-based applications, scalable data pipelines, and GenAI/LLM-driven solutions. Adept in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Development, and Cloud Computing (GCP) with strong proficiency in Python, Pandas, NumPy, and Terraform. Proven ability to work cross-functionally to deliver production-grade AI solutions that optimize performance, accelerate workflows, and drive data-informed business decisions.

Work Experience

GenAI Engineer Intern

Ford Business Solutions

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As a GenAI Engineer Intern, Amey led the automation of data pipelines and managed scalable cloud infrastructure, significantly enhancing data processing efficiency and system reliability.

  • Developed and deployed GenAI-based automation pipelines using Python, Tekton, and LLMs to process 1M+ unstructured service records in BigQuery, reducing manual analysis time by 80%.
  • Enhanced defect detection speed by 25%, improving vehicle reliability and boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Created 5+ interactive Qlik Sense dashboards visualizing 100+ recurring issues, reducing defect resolution time by 20%.
  • Managed GCP infrastructure using Terraform, maintaining 99% uptime and seamless orchestration of multi-stage pipelines.
  • Partnered with analytics and business teams to design AI workflows, document pipelines, and define output standards, accelerating decision-making across departments.

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

TCR Innovation

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As a Machine Learning Engineer Intern, Amey contributed to the development and implementation of machine learning models, gaining practical experience in data processing and model evaluation.

  • Designed and optimized ML models on datasets of 65K+ records, achieving up to 95% accuracy using algorithms like Random Forest, KMeans, and XGBoost.
  • Delivered 3 production-ready ML solutions — Wine Quality Prediction, Gold Price Forecasting, and Credit Card Fraud Detection — reducing prediction error by 15–20% through feature engineering and tuning.

Education

Computer Science and Engineering

Vellore Institute Of Technology

CGPA: 9.20

Jul 2023 - Aug 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Computer Engineering

Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

CGPA: 9.76

Aug 2019 - May 2023

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Projects

Krishi Mithr AI - Smart Farming Assistant

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Built an AI-driven agricultural assistant providing real-time crop health analysis, market insights, and multilingual guidance. Integrated Gemini LLM, Vertex AI, BigQuery, and Google Maps API to process 1.6L+ crop records and live weather feeds. Developed 6+ AI tools (disease detection, voice assistant, market tracking) improving decision-making for farmers in 100+ districts. Delivered a 3D avatar-based AI assistant supporting 3+ languages, increasing accessibility for non-English users by 40%. Tech Stack: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Firebase, Vertex AI, BigQuery, Pinecone, Looker Studio

Smart Attendance Monitoring System Using Facial Recognition

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

Automated attendance tracking using FaceNet + KNN, achieving 96.5% accuracy and reducing manual effort by 85%. Built a web-based interface with Flask, enabling real-time webcam capture and database logging. Tech Stack: Python, OpenCV, Flask, FaceNet, NumPy, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Prediction Model On Car Price

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

A B.E 4th Year Project to build a Car Price Prediction Web App using Linear Regression.

Sign Detection System Using OpenCV

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

A B.E 3rd Year Project to build a Sign Detection system using OpenCV.

Awards

Top 120 Teams - Google Cloud Agentic AI Hackathon

Google Cloud Agentic AI Hackathon

Jul 2025

Achieved recognition as one of the top 120 teams for developing an innovative solution to provide farmers with expert help on demand.

Best Student

Knowledge 360 Class

Aug 2019

Awarded as the best student for academic excellence and overall performance in the 11th and 12th batches (2017-2019) of Knowledge 360 Class.

Maharashtra State Inter School Table Tennis Team Champion

Maharashtra State

Oct 2015

Recognized as a champion in inter-school table tennis for multiple years (2013-14, 2015-16), demonstrating dedication and teamwork.

Maharashtra State Inter School Table Tennis Team Champion

Maharashtra State

Oct 2013

Recognized as a champion in inter-school table tennis for multiple years (2013-14, 2015-16), demonstrating dedication and teamwork.

Publications

Unpacking the Black Box: An Exploration of the Algorithms Driving Social Media Networks

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

Jan 2023

Authored and published a review exploring the algorithms driving social media networks in the International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.

Prediction Model On Car Price

Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research

Dec 2022

A B.E 4th Year Project to build a Car Price Prediction Web App using Linear Regression.

Skills

Cloud Platforms & DevOps

  • GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
  • AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Terraform
  • Tekton
  • Cloud Computing
  • Hadoop
  • Linux

Web Development

  • Next.js
  • React
  • Flask
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Data Visualization & BI Tools

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Qlik Sense
  • Looker Studio
  • Dashboarding

Databases & Data Processing

  • PostgreSQL
  • BigQuery
  • Firestore Firebase Studio
  • AgMarkNet
  • Pandas
  • Numpy

Tools & Software

  • Jupyter Notebook
  • PyCharm
  • OpenCV
  • Excel
  • OpenAI
  • Alteryx
  • Pega
  • Kaggle
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • LaTeX

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • C Programming
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java Programming
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS

AI/Machine Learning/Data Science

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • GenAI Pipelines
  • LLMs
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Computer Vision
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Linear Regression
  • Facial Recognition