Hi, I'm Saarth Nikam

Engineer and always trying to be a 'Good Human'

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Branch Topper 2023 University of Mumbai | Project Engineer at TIH IIT Bombay

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About Me

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineer

I'm a performance-driven engineer with expertise in IoT, AI, Prompt engineering. Currently working as a Project Engineer at Technology Innovation Hub, IIT Bombay, where I am working on projects in IoT and LLM integration for the Government of India.

With versatility across multiple programming languages from Python to C/C++ and web technologies, I excel in cross-functional environments. My academic excellence (CGPA 9.71, First Position EXTC) combined with practical experience makes me a valuable asset in developing robust, user-centric solutions.

I'm passionate about teaching and mentoring, having served as a Teaching Assistant and supervised interns in AI/ML concepts. My work focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation.

9.71/10

CGPA ~ 87.89%

1st

Rank in B.E.

5+

Projects

1

IEEE Publication

Education

My academic journey and qualifications

2023 – 2024

Exploration break

  • Was preparing for Masters in Electrical & Computer Science but could not pursue due to personal reasons; Received admits from: Technical University of Munich (Germany, 2023)
  • UW Madison, SUNY Buffalo, Arizona State University, Virginia Tech (USA, 2024)
  • Cracked multiple interviews at companies like Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd., Scope T&M Pvt. Ltd., Technocrafts, Smart-I Electrosystems, Ashida
2019 – 2023

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Mumbai University, A.P. Shah Institute of Technology (APSIT), Thane

  • CGPA: 9.71/10 (87.89%) – Branch Topper
  • Ranked among top 5 in Mumbai University for EXTC branch
  • Completed Introductory Course on IoT at IIT Bombay
  • Received 1st Runner up in intercollege BE project competition (Industry 4.0 Domain), EXALT 2023
  • IELTS: 7.5/9 (C1 level, 2022)
2017 – 2019

12th / HSC

MH High School and Junior College, Thane

79.69%

2017

10th / SSC

A.K. Joshi English Medium School, Thane

95.80%

Professional Experience

My work journey and contributions

Sep 2024 – Present

Project Engineer

Technology Innovation Hub, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  • Led IoT Repository project for National Security Council Secretariat, Govt. of India
  • Mapped global IoT security standards (ETSI, IoTSF, OWASP); developed Python tool for filtering/inter-mapping standards
  • Conceptualized LLM integration strategy for mapping global standards with Indian frameworks; secured NSCS funding
  • Architected two-phase IoT repository: Phase 1 – security classification; Phase 2 – use case labelling
  • Supervised two interns in LLM, AI, LaTeX (Overleaf), and data visualization
  • Implemented skip tracing tool with Python GUI for Poonawala Fincorp (OSINT)
  • Built Timesheet app using Google Apps & AppsScript (deployed org-wide)
  • Created reusable Python library (thread-safe, multiprocessing); unit/integration testing via GitHub
  • Expertise in AWS S3, Moto, Agile, Scrum, CoAP protocol
  • Conducted hands-on session on CoAP protocol for tech team
Sep 27–29, 2022

Teaching Assistant

A.P. Shah Institute of Technology (APSIT), Thane

  • Led workshop on sensor interfacing with microcontrollers
  • Taught microcontroller fundamentals, Arduino programming, and communication protocols
Sep 14–16, 2022

Industrial Visit

Premier Electro Systems, Mumbai

  • PCB circuit troubleshooting, testing, simulation
  • Practical knowledge of Modbus protocol implementation

Projects

My notable technical projects and implementations

Mesh Network for Underground Miner Safety Data Transfer and Visualization

Developed safety vest system with real-time monitoring and web visualization. Established mesh network for wireless communication between base station and miners. Researched renewable energy generation (piezoelectric, solar).

ESP32 ESP8266 MQ2/DHT11/MAX30102 Arduino AWS HTML/CSS/JS Java Bootstrap

IoT Security Standards Repository

Developed Python-based tool for filtering and inter-mapping global IoT security standards (ETSI, IoTSF, OWASP). Conducted extensive literature survey on Indian security standards and conceptualized LLM integration strategy for mapping global standards with Indian frameworks.

Python LLM AWS S3 Agile Scrum

IoT Capstone Project

Integrated seven sensors with ESP-32 microcontroller for comprehensive data collection and cloud-based visualization. Implemented multi-device communication architecture utilizing MQTT protocol with ThingSpeak and Freeboard platforms.

ESP32 MQTT ThingSpeak Freeboard

FPGA-Based Flip-Flop Demonstration

Designed and implemented firmware for FPGA board using Xilinx software suite. Configured Xilinx development environment on Linux platform and developed Verilog code for SR flip-flop with LED demonstration.

FPGA Verilog Xilinx Linux

Achievements

My notable accomplishments and recognitions

EXTC Branch Topper

Secured First Position among 70 students in EXTC at APSIT, Thane (May 2023). Ranked top 5 in Mumbai University.

1st Runner Up, EXALT 2023

Intercollege BE project competition (Industry 4.0 Domain), EXALT, APSIT.

Leadership Roles

Vice President (2022–2023), Treasurer (2020–2022), IETE Student Organization, APSIT.

Professional Certificates

IBM Python for Data Science, AI & Development; IBM Introduction to Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS)

IELTS & International Admits

IELTS 7.5/9 (C1, 2022). Admits: TUM (Germany), UW Madison, SUNY Buffalo, ASU, Virginia Tech (USA).

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Contact Information

Location

C-1/103, Yaman CHS, Kavyadhara, Dhokali Naka, Kolshet Road, Thane (W) - 400607, Maharashtra, India