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🧾 SUMMARY

I’m Shashank Bagda, a Software Engineer and MTech Software Engineering student at NUS‑ISS (Singapore) with a background in Information & Communication Technology (First Class with Distinction, Marwadi University).

I like working on systems where:

• there is a real architecture (microservices, simulators, NoCs, devices),
• performance, reliability or security actually matter, and
• the solution sits between AI, systems design, and hardware–software co‑design.

I’ve worked on AI accelerator‑oriented network architectures, Hardware Trojan detection in NoCs, Gomoku‑style multiplayer systems, and embedded/IoT projects that connect code to the physical world.

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🛠 SKILLS

Programming Languages C++, Python, Java

Backend & APIs Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, JSON/HTTP, authentication & basic security

Frontend & Web ReactJS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP/Servlets

Databases & Messaging MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, basic Kafka usage

AI / Data TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib

DevOps & Tooling Docker, GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, Linux (Ubuntu, RaspbianOS, CentOS), VS Code, IntelliJ

Embedded & IoT Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32/8266, Zigbee, sensors, IoT dashboards, PCB design basics

Simulators GEM5, Garnet, SIAM, Proteus

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💼 EXPERIENCE

Research Intern — IIT Guwahati (Dept. of CSE)

May 2024 – Aug 2024 · Guwahati, India Focus: Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Multi‑Network Architectures for AI

• Designed multi‑network architectures (homogeneous & heterogeneous) to speed up AI training and inference.
• Reduced training time and GPU utilisation using parallel processing and in‑memory computing strategies.
• Engineered hybrid network structures that improved latency, throughput and responsiveness for deep learning workloads.
• Used the SIAM simulator to model system‑level behaviour and tuned configurations using C++ and Python.

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Research Intern — IIT Guwahati (Dept. of CSE)

May 2023 – Jun 2023 · Guwahati, India Focus: Hardware Trojan Detection in Multicore NoC Systems

• Implemented and analysed security algorithms for Hardware Trojan detection in NoC‑based multiprocessors.
• Used GEM5 and Garnet to simulate multicore systems and evaluate performance under different threat models.
• Developed dynamic routing and anomaly detection logic in C++ and Python to reduce packet latency while improving detection coverage.
• Conducted performance evaluation to balance security, latency and throughput.

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🏗 PROJECTS

GOMOKU — Online Multiplayer Strategy Game (NUS‑ISS)

• Designed and built a cloud‑native Gomoku platform as part of MTech SE coursework.
• Frontend: React PWA with responsive layout and game board interactions.
• Backend: Spring Boot microservices for user, matchmaking and game logic.
• Data Layer: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis for persistence and caching.
• Infra: Dockerised deployment, event‑driven patterns, monitoring with metrics and logs.

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Handwriting → Machine Instructions (Patent)

• Developed a method to convert handwritten characters into machine‑readable instructions (e.g. G‑code).
• Bridges the gap between human handwriting and automated CNC/robotic systems.
• Involves pattern analysis, path planning and clean output for actuators.

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Telecom Architecture (Copyright)

• Implemented a telecom routing and management system with:

  • role‑based dashboards,
  • routing and switching logic,
  • data processing and visualisation.

• Strong enough in design and implementation to be granted software copyright.

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Inspire Salon Application

• Built a salon management system covering customer records, appointments, billing and service history.
• Focused on practical workflows, data consistency and ease of use.

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Embedded / IoT & Robotics (Selected)

• Gesture‑controlled vehicle using sensors and microcontrollers.
• IoT dashboards for monitoring sensors and actuators.
• Raspberry Pi/ESP32 projects connecting devices to cloud backends.

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🎓 EDUCATION

Master of Technology (MTech), Software Engineering National University of Singapore — Institute of Systems Science (NUS‑ISS) Aug 2025 – Sep 2026 (expected) · Singapore

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Information and Communication Technology Marwadi University Sep 2021 – May 2025 · Rajkot, India Graduated with First Class with Distinction.

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🤝 LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY

Founder & Chair — Circuitology Club (Marwadi University)

• Established a student‑led club focusing on hardware, IoT, robotics and embedded systems.
• Grew the community to 110+ active members.
• Organised 30+ technical sessions, workshops and events, including outreach to nearby institutions.
• Secured funding and resources to support project‑based learning.

Chair — IEEE MEFGI Student Branch

• Led branch planning, technical events and collaborations.
• Coordinated with IEEE bodies and faculty to run talks, competitions and workshops.
• Encouraged students to participate in research and innovation‑driven activities.

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🏅 AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Patent Holder — Handwriting to Machine Instruction System.
• Copyright Holder — Telecom Architecture software.
• SSIP Hackathon 2022 (Gujarat) — Second‑highest honour at state level.
• Google Kick Start 2021 — Global Rank 3868.
• GATE 2024 (IISc Bangalore) — Appeared with AIR in the ~31k range.
• Cisco thingQbator — PCB Architecture & Design.
• UC Davis (Coursera) — Tableau essentials & dashboards.
• Oracle Academy — Database foundations and SQL.

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📊 GITHUB & ACTIVITY

🏆 GitHub Achievements

All cards below use dark‑friendly themes so text stays visible on GitHub’s dark mode.

⏱ Coding Time (WakaTime)

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🧪 ENGINEERING DECISION LOG (SIGNATURE SECTION)

A short log of real engineering decisions — how I think about trade‑offs in systems.

Year	Context	Decision	Takeaway
2023	NoC security (GEM5)	Preferred deeper instrumentation and logging over early optimisation.	In research systems, observability > premature optimisation.
2024	Multi‑network AI architectures	Split a complex architecture into several simpler, composable networks.	Simpler pieces are easier to tune, reuse and reason about.
2024	Circuitology Club roadmap	Switched from many shallow events to fewer deep, hands‑on sessions.	Depth builds stronger skills and communities than frequency alone.
2025	Gomoku microservices platform	Added observability (logs/metrics) early in the design.	You can’t fix what you can’t see — monitoring is part of architecture.

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🤝 LET’S CONNECT

I’m open to research collaborations, internships and roles around AI systems, software architecture, distributed platforms, and embedded/IoT.

• 🌐 Portfolio: https://shashankbagda.github.io/portfolio/index.html
• 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashank-bagda/
• 🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/ShashankBagda
• ✉️ Email: [email protected]