Hi, I'm Heshinth.
I build systems.

AI & Data Science undergrad who loves crafting scalable backend systems — from containerized microservices to RAG pipelines. Based in Chennai, IN.

Chennai, IndiaPython · FastAPI · Docker
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01 — Skills

Skills

What I work with day to day.

AI & ML
LLM APIsRAG SystemsVector DBsFastembedPinecone
Backend
PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLFirebaseREST APIs
Web
Nuxt.jsNext.jsTypeScriptReact
DevOps
DockerGitHub ActionsGCPLinux

02 — Projects

Projects

Things I've shipped.

01

RAG Query System

Top 35 of 46,000+ · HackRx 6.0 Grand Finale, 8th place

Scalable containerized backend for Retrieval-Augmented Generation using FastAPI and Docker. Features multi-step hybrid search with Pinecone and Gemini.

PythonFastAPIDockerPostgreSQLPineconeGemini
02

OpenAI-compatible local text embedding microservice. Includes in-memory model caching for low latency and auto-published Docker images via CI/CD.

PythonFastAPIDockerFastembedGitHub Actions
03

Automated web scraper with GitHub Actions CI to continuously collect and process Chennai Metro Rail passenger data, enabling peak-hour analysis.

PythonRequestsPandasGitHub Actions

03 — Experience

Experience

Where I've worked.

Software Engineering Intern

Brightsun Steel Fabrication
Aug 2025 – Nov 2025·Coimbatore, IN
  • —Built a web-based inventory system with Nuxt.js & Firebase for real-time stock tracking.
  • —Delivered a user-friendly interface that improved operational efficiency across the steel facility.

Web Development Intern

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College
June 2024 – Oct 2024·Chennai, IN
  • —Developed a staff assessment app using Nuxt.js and Firebase to collect and manage faculty feedback.
  • —Built a real-time analytics dashboard for administrators to visualize feedback and generate reports.

04 — Education

Education

Where I studied.

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College

GPA: 8.11

B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Nov 2022 – Apr 2026· Chennai, IN

05 — Leadership

Leadership & Activities

Beyond the code.

Secretary, AI Club

MSEC · Oct 2024 – Aug 2025

Organized workshops & hackathons drawing 100+ participants per event; facilitated skill-building for members.

Placement Coordinator

AI&DS Dept, MSEC · Sep 2025 – Mar 2026

Coordinated placement activities for 65 students; guided peers on interview prep and departmental logistics.

Mentor & Organizer, Hackintym'25

MSIIC Clubs · Apr 2025 – Sep 2025

Co-organized two 30-hour hackathons for 100+ participants; defined problem statements for competing teams.

06 — Contact

Let's connect

I'm always open to interesting projects, collaborations, or just a good chat about backend systems and AI.