Shiva Thavani
About Shiva Thavani
Shiva Thavani is a Senior AI Platform Engineer at Thomson Reuters, specializing in AI platform services and machine learning. With a strong academic background and experience in various roles at prominent companies, he focuses on deploying large language models and solving automation problems using Python.
Current Role as Senior AI Platform Engineer
Shiva Thavani currently holds the position of Senior AI Platform Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves developing AI platform services that facilitate the deployment and serving of large language models, including LLaMA2, GPT3.5, and GPT4. These services are implemented through Azure ML Studio and AWS Sagemaker Jumpstart & BedRock. His expertise in cloud-based machine learning operations is further supported by certifications in MLOps for both Azure and AWS.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Shiva Thavani previously worked at Thomson Reuters as an AI Platform Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During this tenure, he contributed to various AI initiatives and projects, enhancing his skills in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. His experience at Thomson Reuters laid a strong foundation for his current role.
Experience at EY
Shiva Thavani has extensive experience at EY, where he held multiple roles. He started as an Artificial Intelligence Intern in 2021 for six months, followed by a position as an Artificial Intelligence Developer from 2021 to 2022 for nine months. He later advanced to the role of Associate 2-Artificial Intelligence Developer for two months in 2022. His time at EY provided him with valuable insights and practical experience in AI development.
Educational Background
Shiva Thavani holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance & Big Data Analytics from Thapar School of Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Software Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, graduating with a GPA of 9.26/10. His educational background combines technical and management disciplines, equipping him with a diverse skill set.
Freelance Services and Community Engagement
In addition to his full-time roles, Shiva Thavani offers freelance services, focusing on Python-based projects. He engages in milestone-based projects and provides hourly services. He actively participates in hackathons and open-source projects, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and community involvement in the field of artificial intelligence.