"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." โ Alan Kay
Passionate about Systems, Machine Learning, and Information Retrieval
Building scalable distributed systems | Optimizing neural retrievers | Contributing to open-source
| ๐ Project | ๐ Description | ๐ ๏ธ Stack | โญ Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ง Generative Retrieval System | Advanced ML system for next-gen information retrieval. Focus on PLAID dense retrieval optimization. | PyTorch, Transformers | ๐ M.Tech Thesis, SOTA Architecture, Performance Tuning |
| โฑ๏ธ PLAID Pipeline Analysis | Deep profiling of 4-stage retrieval pipeline with fine-grained instrumentation. Bottleneck identification & optimization. | Python, MSMARCO, PyTorch | ๐ Stage-level profiling, Checkpoint models, LaTeX reports |
| ๐๏ธ Alecto Implementation | Implementing Alecto paper using ChampSim framework for architecture research. Cache simulation & evaluation. | C++, ChampSim, Systems | ๐ Architecture simulation, 30% complete, Active development |
| ๐ผ๏ธ Perceptual Hashing Research | Deep learning-based perceptual hashing for copy detection. Dataset exploration (DISC21, CASIA). | PyTorch, CV, Deep Learning | ๐ Thesis work, Dataset analysis, Methodology papers |
| ๐ฏ Project | ๐ Description | ๐ ๏ธ Stack | ๐ Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ KV-store-Circular-DHT | Distributed hash table with consistent hashing & circular topology. Production-ready DHT implementation. | Python, Networking | โ Repository |
| ๐ฆ SupplyChainManager | Enterprise supply chain system with real-time tracking, analytics & reporting dashboard. | JS, Node, React, MongoDB | โ Repository |
| ๐ฐ Aurum-Nexus-Arbitrage | Cross-market arbitrage bot with momentum indicators. XAU/USD trading with risk management & portfolio optimization. | Python, FinTech, ML | โ Repository |
| ๐ฏ Project | ๐ Description | ๐ ๏ธ Stack | ๐ Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ TTGen-Using-Random | Text-to-Text generator using probabilistic random filling. Advanced NLP & sequence generation pipeline. | Python, NLP, Transformers | โ Repository |
| ๐ฌ ML-project | Comprehensive collection of ML experiments, model implementations & data science projects. Fully documented. | Python, Jupyter, scikit-learn | โ Repository |
| ๐ฏ ColBERT Analysis | Deep study of ColBERT dense retrieval system. Implementation on BEIR datasets with training optimization. | PyTorch, Transformers | ๐ Thesis research |
| ๐ฏ Project | ๐ Description | ๐ ๏ธ Stack |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ DeFi Money Project | Solidity smart contracts for DeFi money management. ERC20 token implementation with OpenZeppelin standards. | Solidity, Ethereum, OpenZeppelin |
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| ๐ฅ GATE 2024 (CS) | All India Rank 141 |
| ๐ M.Tech CSE | IIT Bombay (Current) |
| ๐ B.Tech | Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar College of Engineering |
| ๐ฌ Research Focus | Generative AI, Information Retrieval, Distributed Systems, System Optimization |
| ๐ Publications | Research papers & conferences (Coming Soon) |
| ๐ก Expertise | SIMD Optimization, Dense Retrieval, Cache Design, Large-Scale IR Systems |
Dense Retrieval (ColBERT, PLAID) โ Vector Embeddings & Late Interaction
โ BEIR Benchmark Evaluation โ Multi-stage Ranking Pipelines
โ Performance Optimization & Bottleneck Analysis
Transformer Architecture โ Deep Learning Implementation
โ Contrastive Learning & Triplet Generation โ Model Fine-tuning
โ Evaluation Metrics & Benchmarking โ Training Optimization
SIMD Optimization (128-bit to 512-bit) โ Cache Profiling & Prefetching
โ ChampSim Simulation โ Performance Instrumentation
โ Architecture-aware Design โ Bottleneck Identification
Microservices Architecture โ Database Design & Optimization
โ DHT & Distributed Hashing โ API Design & Scalability
โ Container Orchestration โ System Monitoring
Solidity Development โ ERC20 Token Implementation
โ DeFi Protocol Design โ Security & Auditing
๐ง Short Term
- Completing Alecto implementation (70% remaining)
- PLAID optimization & performance analysis
- Perceptual hashing research paper completion
โก Medium Term
- ColBERT v2 custom dataset training
- Novel retrieval architecture design
- Open-source IR framework contribution
๐ Long Term
- Generative retrieval SOTA advancement
- Distributed IR system at scale
- Publications in top-tier venues
๐ญ "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." โ Alan Kay
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| ๐ Debugging Approach | print() statements > debuggers (fight me!) |
| ๐ฎ Gaming Strategy | Clash of Clans base optimization & chess |
| ๐ Side Hustles | Stock market analysis & crypto trading strategies |
| โ Productivity Fuel | Coffee โ + Algorithms ๐งฎ = Innovation ๐ |
| ๐ ๏ธ Tool Obsession | Linux/Unix, Tmux, Vim, Jupyter, LaTeX |
| ๐ฏ Philosophy | Code fast, optimize faster, document best |
Interested in:
- ๐ Information Retrieval research
- ๐ค Machine Learning projects
- โก System optimization challenges
- ๐ Distributed systems design
- ๐ Smart contract development
- ๐ Open-source contributions
Let's build something amazing together! Reach out for collaborations, project ideas, or research partnerships.
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| ๐ผ LinkedIn | harshraj141 |
| ๐ฆ Twitter | @the_harsh_raj |
| ๐ Portfolio | CSE.IITB |
| ๐ง Email | harsh@example.com |
| ๐ป GitHub | harsh-official |
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