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Basics
| Name | Avi Tomar |
| Label | PhD Candidate at the VU Brussel |
| 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
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2023.09 - 2025.03
Education
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.