Dhruv Sandhu

Dhruv Sandhu

ML Engineer

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IIT Bhubaneswar dual-degree student building scalable GenAI and NLP systems. Ex-IIT Delhi research & Jazzee ML. Hands-on MLOps with a knack for model compression and GNNs.

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Dhruv Sandhu - ML Engineer

About Me

Dhruv Sandhu

Hi, I'm Dhruv Sandhu, a Machine Learning Engineer with a deep passion for leveraging data to solve complex problems and create impactful AI-driven applications.

I thrive on challenges that require innovative thinking and a blend of theoretical knowledge with practical implementation. My expertise lies in areas like NLP, Computer Vision, GNN, and I'm always eager to explore new frontiers in AI.

Beyond coding, I enjoy playing badminton, which helps me maintain a fresh perspective. I believe in continuous learning and collaboration to build solutions that not only work efficiently but also contribute positively.

Tech Stack

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Python
Java
C++
MongoDB
SQL
Firebase
SB
Supabase
Docker
AWS
Git
VS Code
PyTorch
TensorFlow
SKL
Scikit-learn
LC
Langchain
Langgraph
PM
Postman
GitHub
MLflow
DVC
DagsHub
Apache Airflow
Astronomer
CI/CD Pipeline
PostgreSQL
AWS SageMaker

Project.Deployments

Llama 2 implementation from scratch
Llama 2 implementation from scratch
Implementation of LLama2 from scratch with KV cache,RoPE,Group Query Attention and different sampling stategy like beam search,greedy
Python
PyTorch
LLM
Implementation
Knowledge Distillation
Knowledge Distillation
Distilled knowledge fom the base teacher model to student and then did instruct fine tuning,student model can be both layer pruned,width pruned teacher model or completely different model
Python
Pytorch
SFT
Pruning
GraTeD MLP
GraTeD MLP
Implementation of a research paper namely GraTeD MLP distillation which demonstrates how to distil Graph Transformer model to vanilla mlp while leaverging the benefits of the graph transformer with the complex data type ie its Attention Matrix :)
Python
GNN
Distillation

Journey.log

Indian Institute of Technology, BhubaneswarNov 2021 - Present • GPA: 7.59

B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) • Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing a dual degree with a solid foundation in algorithms and applied ML; active involvement in ML communities and projects.

Amity International School, GhaziabadApril 2005 - March 2021

CBSE

Built strong fundamentals; actively participated in technical clubs and competitions.

Jazzee TechnologiesJune 2025 - July 2025

ML Engineer

Engineered an AI-powered interview platform with real-time video/audio via LiveKit. Designed ML/NLP pipelines for automated evaluation, transcript analysis, and dynamic reports. Built secure, scalable AWS infra with Docker; integrated Supabase for data. Delivered admin dashboards and candidate portals for scheduling, resume uploads, and performance tracking. Implemented cheating detection to ensure integrity.

IIT DelhiMay 2024 - July 2024

Summer Research Intern

Analyzed multi-site fMRI (HC vs. MDD) to study inter-region correlations. Applied AAC atlas in a federated setting with GNNs. Worked with GCN/GAT, mixture-of-experts (MoE), and adversarial domain adaptation.

Coforge Ltd, NoidaMay 2023 - July 2023

NLP Research Intern

Built an end-to-end pipeline to extract feedback from PDFs and perform sentiment analysis for retention and upsell insights. Experimented with embeddings, ML models, and optimization. Used transformers (BERT, RoBERTa) and explored NER with BiLSTM-CRF.

Data Science Club, IIT BhubaneswarJuly 2023 - May 2024

Data Science Head

Led a community of 100+ ML enthusiasts; conducted workshops and mentoring across core ML topics.

GC, IIT BhubaneswarMarch 2024 - April 2024

Mechanical ML Lead

Guided a 15+ member team; led the branch to a bronze win in general championship

Why.Me?

> I bring a unique blend of technical skill, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence to every project.

Deep Technical Expertise

Proven track record in developing and deploying high-impact ML solutions across various domains.

Innovative Problem-Solver

A knack for creative and innovative approaches to complex challenges, turning problems into opportunities.

Collaborative Team Player

Excellent communication skills and a strong belief in teamwork to build robust and scalable systems.

Business-Oriented Mindset

Focused on delivering solutions that not only are technically sound but also drive tangible business value.

Clean & Scalable Code

Dedicated to writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code that stands the test of time.

Continuous Learner

Passionate about staying at the forefront of AI, constantly learning and applying new techniques.

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