AI / ML NIT Calicut — CGPA 9.82 Competitive Programming AISSCE AIR 1 — 499/500 JEE Advanced AIR 2475 KEAM Rank 1 Free & Open Source Software Enthusiast AI Robustness & Security Full-Stack Systems Open to Opportunities AI / ML NIT Calicut — CGPA 9.82 Competitive Programming AISSCE AIR 1 — 499/500 JEE Advanced AIR 2475 KEAM Rank 1 Open Source Enthusiast AI Robustness & Security Full-Stack Systems Open to Opportunities
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JOSHUA JACOB Thomas

CSE freshman at NIT Calicut with strong foundations in AI/ML, competitive programming, and scalable system design. Building intelligent systems that are reliable, not just accurate. Open-source enthusiast with research interests in model interpretability, AI security, and modern ML paradigms.

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CGPA
9.82 / 10
Batch
2025–2029
// tech stack
Python / C / C++ / Bash
JS / TS / Node.js / Express.js
PyTorch / Scikit-learn / OpenCV
NumPy / Pandas / Matplotlib
React / Next.js / Tailwind
HTML5 / CSS3
Flask / FastAPI
MySQL / SQL
Git / GitHub / Docker / Linux
// interest stack
CP / DSA
AI / ML / DL Paradigms
Model Interpretability & AI Security
Full-Stack Engineering
FOSS
Kozhikode, Kerala — NIT Calicut
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Selected Work

2026 · Hackathon · Team of 3
InboxZero

Gmail extension with deterministic 3-bullet summarization, strict label categorization via DOM parsing, and a hybrid spam engine combining Gemini inference with weighted heuristics (0–100 score).

Manifest V3JavaScriptGemini 2.5 Flash
GitHub ↗
2026 · Hackathon · Team of 2
MediTrack

Secure medical timeline platform with voice-to-note capture, Qdrant semantic retrieval (384-dim embeddings), Groq Llama 3.3 70B analysis, and PDF export for doctor-ready reports.

FlaskQdrantGroq Llama 3.3ReportLab
GitHub ↗
2026 · Hackathon · Team of 10
GeneScope

Web-based genetic risk assessment predicting 10 inherited diseases via weighted clinical scoring. Combines Family (40%), Lifestyle (35%), and Lab Values (25%) with Class I–IV stratification.

FastAPIReact / ViteIngenious Risk Scoring System
GitHub ↗
2026 · Hackathon · Team of 4
Grid-X

Distributed compute mesh with coordinator–worker architecture for isolated Python job execution across LAN nodes. TypeScript SDK for job submission, worker registration, and credit-based execution.

FastAPIWebSocketsDockerTypeScript SDK
GitHub ↗
2026
LLM Activation Steering

Contrastive activation steering without weight updates to control LLM uncertainty at inference time. Layer-wise hidden-state injection with automated evaluation of semantic similarity and uncertainty markers.

PyTorchTransformersMechanistic Interpretability
GitHub ↗
2026
Interactive ML Portfolio

Six ML models implemented end-to-end with real-time interactive demos. Includes from-scratch autograd engine (MicroGrad), MNIST digit classifier with canvas drawing, GPT-2 Transformer modules, and animated forward-pass visualizations.

PyTorchScikit-learnHTML5 CanvasJavaScript
GitHub ↗
2025
HOLOrIG

Real-time gesture-controlled holographic interaction system. 3D gyroscopic rings, orbit-core demos, and a 2-link robotic arm with inverse kinematics via MediaPipe hand landmark detection.

PythonOpenCVMediaPipe
GitHub ↗
2025 · Hackathon
Zombie Orb Arena

Wave-based browser survival shooter with boss progression, laser sweeps, teleport slams, delta-time game loop, real-time particle engine, and adaptive WebAudio — zero external assets.

JavaScriptHTML5 CanvasWebAudio API
GitHub ↗
2025
Wi-Fi Latency Monitor

Microcontroller-based real-time Wi-Fi latency measurement using packet timing diagnostics. Memory-efficient buffering and serial reporting via lightweight embedded firmware.

ESP8266Embedded C
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Experience

Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
TEDx NIT Calicut
Web Developer Intern
  • Engineered animated speaker card components in React/TypeScript using modified Chroma Grid architecture with GSAP-driven motion, 3D tilt, flip-to-bio transitions, spotlight masking, and custom glow effects.
  • Built reusable modal system with backdrop blur transitions, direction-aware carousel animations, and refined micro-interactions.
  • Contributed dynamic countdown section using React + Framer Motion with glassmorphism UI and particle-based animated backdrop.
Sep 2025 – Nov 2025
Tathva NIT Calicut
PR & Content Executive
  • Conducted structured student outreach to drive event registrations and workshop participation.
  • Drafted communication for event updates and conflict resolution across student groups.
  • Coordinated with internal teams for accurate information dissemination and participant onboarding.
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About

I'm Joshua Jacob Thomas — first-year CSE at NIT Calicut, building at the intersection of AI research and systems engineering. Strong foundations in AI/ML paradigms, competitive programming, and scalable system design. I care about making intelligent systems that are reliable — not just accurate.

Open-source enthusiast and active member of CP Hub, Cyber Security Club (AI Exploitation), FOSSCell, GDSC, and DebSoc at NITC. Serving as Placement Representative at the Centre for Career Development.

Interests: mechanistic interpretability, AI security, modern ML, distributed systems, algorithms, and the occasional browser game built from scratch at 2am.

DegreeB.Tech CSE, 2025–2029
InstitutionNIT Calicut
CGPA9.82 / 10
AISSCEAIR 1 — 499/500
JEE AdvancedAIR 2475
KEAMRank 1
StatusInternships, projects & research →
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Get in Touch

Email joshuajacobthomas1​@gmail.com LinkedIn /in/jayjaytee GitHub @Jay-Jay-Tee
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