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Pratik Naik

Technical Head at ASTRA; Second-Year BTech Student

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDeep LearningGenerative AILangChainRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

About

I am Pratik Naik, the Technical Head at ASTRA and a BTech student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Walchand College of Engineering. My journey is defined by a deep passion for solving real-world problems through technology, which has led me to become a 2X hackathon winner and build a community of over 12,000 followers on LinkedIn. I am currently immersed in the world of Generative AI, specifically working with frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and RAG to push the boundaries of what's possible. I'm always looking to collaborate on innovative projects and connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to explore how we can fundamentally transform industries together. Whether it's discussing LLM orchestration or brainstorming the next big tech solution, I'm eager to share my technical expertise and learn from the best in the field.

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What I can offer

  • Technical leadership experience
  • Proven track record in competitive hackathons
  • Expertise in GenAI frameworks and RAG

Looking for

  • Collaborate on innovative projects
  • Connect with others in the AI/ML space
  • Explore new technological boundaries

Best fit for

AI/ML professionalsTech innovatorsPotential project collaborators

Current Interests

Real-world AI ApplicationsLangGraphLangSmithLLM orchestration toolsInnovation in technology

Background

Career

Currently serving as Technical Head at ASTRA while pursuing a BTech in AI and ML.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli (Class of 2026)

Achievements

  • 2X Hackathon winner
  • Winner of the RIT 2k26 Hackathon
  • 2nd Runner-up at the WCE ACM Hackathon
  • Built a professional following of over 12,000+ on LinkedIn

Opinions

  • AI and ML have the potential to fundamentally transform various industries
  • Commitment to being a lifelong learner in the rapidly evolving domain of AI