Projects & Technical Work

Professional Impact & Technical Achievements

🚀 Enterprise AI & GenAI Systems

2022 - Present

RAG Architecture Pioneer

• Innovation Timeline: Recognized and implemented RAG patterns 6 months before mainstream adoption
• Technical Achievement: Designed compartmentalized AI architectures addressing enterprise data security
• Business Impact: Reduced processing time by 60%, substantial cost reduction in cloud infrastructure
• Scale: Processing thousands of production documents with high accuracy

Production ML Systems

• Architecture: Serverless, event-driven systems on AWS
• MLOps: Comprehensive CI/CD pipelines with automated testing
• Optimization: Significant API cost reduction through intelligent caching strategies
• Tech Stack: Python, AWS Lambda, Bedrock, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD

Data Engineering & Integration

• Pipeline Development: 10+ production ETL pipelines
• Recognition: Achieved highest consultant rating within first quarter
• Technologies: SnapLogic, DataRobot, AWS services
• Impact: Enterprise-scale data synchronization and transformation

Academic & Research Projects

🤖 Robotics & Control Systems

Solo8 Quadruped Planning and Control

May 2021 | GitHub

• Implemented Model Predictive Control for quadruped robot trajectory planning
• Developed PD controllers in Python for joint control
• Tested on both ROS and ROS2 simulation environments
• Key Skills: MPC, Python, ROS/ROS2, Control Theory

Walking a Linear Inverted Pendulum Model (LIPM)

May 2020 | GitHub | Video Demo

• Implemented Model Predictive Controller for bipedal walking dynamics
• Developed push recovery using Instantaneous Capture Point identification
• Created variable velocity gait generation for motion planning
• Key Achievement: Human-like balance recovery behavior

Pose Estimation & Robotic Manipulation (POSCAR)

Nov-Dec 2020 | GitHub

• Utilized NVIDIA DOPE for 6D pose estimation from RGB camera
• Simulated robotic arm with end-effector camera integration
• Implemented object manipulation based on pose estimation
• Technologies: Computer Vision, OpenCV, ROS, Python

Industrial Goods Loading System

Apr-May 2020 | GitHub

• Developed 2DOF robotic arm controlled by Raspberry Pi
• Implemented computer vision for cart localization using OpenCV
• Established Bluetooth communication between Pi and Arduino
• Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Servo Motors, HC-06

Optimal and Learning Control Projects

Jan-May 2020 | GitHub

Comprehensive implementation of advanced control algorithms:

• Dynamic Programming for optimal path planning
• Label Correction Algorithms (BFS, DFS, A*)
• Linear Quadratic Regulator with trajectory tracking
• Model Predictive Control implementation
• Reinforcement Learning applications

SCARA Manipulator Kinematic Model

Oct-Nov 2019

• Simulated differential kinematics using MATLAB and Simulink
• Implemented inverse dynamics control for trajectory tracking
• Achieved minimal tracking error through controller tuning
• Skills: MATLAB, Simulink, Kinematics, Control Systems

Inverted Pendulum Control in ROS

Nov 2018 | GitHub

• Developed PID controller in Python as ROS node
• Balanced inverted pendulum in Gazebo simulation
• Tuned control parameters for stable performance
• Technologies: ROS, Python, Gazebo, PID Control

🔧 Embedded Systems & IoT

SONAR for Visually Challenged

Apr 2020

• Built wearable assistive device for distance perception
• Implemented parallel processing on Parallax Propeller
• Created haptic feedback through vibration intensity modulation
• Impact: Assistive technology for accessibility

Snake-Mic: Interactive Performance Robot

Feb-Mar 2020 | GitHub

• Designed mobile robot for theatrical performances
• Developed Android app for Bluetooth control
• Integrated audio playback with movement control
• Collaboration: Created for Chilean theater director

Quadcopter Development

Jun-Jul 2020

• Built custom quadcopter with ArduCopter flight controller
• Implemented GPS-based Return-To-Launch functionality
• Configured 8-channel PWM remote control
• Skills: Embedded Systems, GPS, Flight Control

Vehicle Safety System

Nov-Dec 2019

• Developed IoT solution to prevent hyperthermia/suffocation in vehicles
• Integrated temperature, CO2, and motion sensors
• Implemented Bluetooth alerts and automated response system
• Hardware: Arduino, Digital/Analog Sensors, HC-05

🎯 Technical Interests & Future Directions

Embodied AI

Exploring the convergence of my robotics background with modern AI:

• LLM-guided robotic control systems
• Natural language interfaces for robot programming
• Combining computer vision with language models for scene understanding

Production AI Systems

Continuing to push boundaries in enterprise AI:

• Scalable RAG architectures
• Multi-modal AI systems
• Edge AI deployment strategies

📚 Resources & Links

• GitHub: github.com/thathvik
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tarunthathvik
• Contact: tarunthathvik@gmail.com

Note: Specific details of proprietary enterprise projects are omitted to maintain confidentiality. Metrics and achievements listed represent publicly shareable impact.