Vatsh Van

Second-Year Undergraduate (B.Tech Mechanical Engineering)

Hi, I'm Vatsh

I am a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at IIT Bombay with a strong focus on quantitative analysis, computational modeling and algorithmic problem-solving. I approach problems by decomposing complex systems into structured, solvable components and translating mathematical models into efficient, scalable implementations. Currently a Junior Software Engineer at Sedrica (Controls subdivision), contributing to self-driving vehicle systems. I work on control logic, system modeling and performance-driven implementation within safety-critical environments, integrating feedback control, simulation and real-time decision frameworks. My interests lie in quantitative finance, optimization, simulation and data-driven systems where probabilistic reasoning and rigorous validation drive outcomes. I enjoy building abstract models, writing high-performance code and iterating based on measurable metrics.

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Competency matrix

Quantitative Methods

  • Kalman Filters (EKF/UKF)
  • Convex Optimization (MPC)
  • Monte Carlo
  • Stochastic Processes

Machine Learning

  • RL (PPO, DQN)
  • Time-Series Analysis
  • XGBoost
  • PyTorch

Infrastructure

  • Python
  • C++
  • ROS 2
  • CasADi
  • Docker
  • C++ (STL)