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Basics

Name Avi Tomar
Label PhD Candidate at the VU Brussel
Email avi.tomar12@gmail.com
Url https://avitomar12.github.io
Summary My research focuses on Scalable data system, query optimization, algorithmic graph theory, parameterized complexity and fixed-parameter tractability.

Work

Education

  • 2017.08 - 2019.07

    Delhi, India

    Master
    Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi
    Computer Science
    • Data structure and algorithms
    • Linear Algebra
    • Computer Networks
    • Database Management Systems
    • Operating Systems
    • Computer Architecture
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Abstract Algebra
    • Theory of Computation
  • 2017.08 - 2019.07

    Rajasthan, India

    Master
    Central University of Rajasthan
    Computer Science
    • Machine Learning
    • Combinatorial Optimization
    • Advanced Algorithms
    • Game Theory
    • Data Mining
    • Compiler Design

Skills

Programming Languages
Python
Java
C++
Optimization & Algorithms
Combinatorial Optimization
Discrete Optimization
Operations Research
Mathematical Modeling
Algorithm Design
Algorithm Analysis
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, Lambda, ECR, API Gateway)
Docker
CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
REST APIs
Postman
Web Technologies
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Flask
FastAPI
React
Node.js
SpringBoot
Databases
MySQL
Operating Systems
Linux
MacOS

Languages

Hindi
Native speaker
English
Fluent
Dutch
A1

Interests

Research
Algorithms
Graph theory
Theoretical Computer Science
Distributed Data Systems
Scalable Data Systems
Query Optimization
Hobbies
Traveling
Photography
Hiking
Cooking
Triathlon

Projects

  • Graph Burning | Research Project
    Developed and implemented two novel algorithms addressing the graph burning problem, contributing advancements in parameterized complexity.
    • Treewidth + Burning Number: Designed an algorithm using treewidth and burning number as parameters, contributing novel insights to the graph burning literature.
    • Distance to Threshold Graph: Improved an existing algorithm by reducing its computational complexity from double exponential to single exponential.
    • Published the research in the 34th International Workshop on Combinatorial Algorithms (IWOCA 2023) in Taiwan.
  • Grocery Web App | Full Stack Application
    Designed and developed a grocery price comparison platform enabling real-time price retrieval from multiple supermarkets with a scalable backend.
    • Developed backend using Python FastAPI to retrieve pricing data across 5 major supermarkets.
    • Integrated search functionality using a Sentence Transformer model deployed on AWS Lambda.
    • Built scalable backend infrastructure with AWS EC2 and API Gateway for low-latency responses.
    • Automated deployment with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Traveling Salesman Problem Solver | Genetic Algorithms (Open Source)
    Developed a Python-based solver for the Traveling Salesman Problem using genetic algorithms, enabling efficient route optimization for complex datasets.
    • Implemented core genetic algorithm features including selection, crossover, mutation, and fitness evaluation to enhance solution quality.
    • Achieved notable community engagement with 20 forks and 10 stars on GitHub, reflecting its adoption in open-source circles.
  • Anomaly Detection in Hardware Systems
    Developed an end-to-end anomaly detection pipeline to monitor hardware vibrations using machine learning and cloud infrastructure.
    • Integrated 50 sensor nodes with Raspberry Pi for data collection and wireless transmission.
    • Designed and deployed REST APIs for transferring sensor data to AWS Cloud for centralized processing and storage.
    • Built machine learning models (Isolation Forest, Random Forest, Autoencoder) achieving up to 93.7% anomaly detection accuracy across diverse test scenarios.
    • Developed a real-time dashboard for visualizing sensor data and anomaly alerts, deploying the complete solution on AWS Cloud for scalability and reliability.