> whoami

Balavivek
Sivanantham

Lead AI Architect & builder. I design enterprise platforms, data consumption layers, and tools that actually ship to production.

9+ years shipping AILead AI Architect @ enterprise scaleagents · RAG · data engineering · cloudPython · TypeScript · Next.js · AWS · Azure

> experience

Where I've built

Dec 2021 — Present
Lead AI Architect (Pharma Data & AI)
Bayer AG, Germany
Lead on enterprise AI: multi-agent platforms, RAG pipelines, and data products across cloud.
Jul 2020 — Nov 2021
Research Scientist (Data Engineer)
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Medical AI research within the KoMED & HiGHmed national programs.
Oct 2019 — Apr 2020
Master Thesis Student
AUDI AG, Germany
Predictive machine learning for automotive applications.
Jun 2018 — Sep 2019
Working Student
Arvato Systems, Germany
Robotics AI for Pepper / NAO social robots.
Mar 2018 — Jun 2018
Machine Learning Intern
FARO Technologies, Germany
3D / ML tooling.
Jun 2016 — Jul 2017
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, India
Enterprise software delivery.

> research & recognition

Modelling Social Embodiment in Social Robotic Companions: using Tamagotchi & NAO
IJITEE, Vol 9 Issue 4, 2020, pp. 575–582
Design of a Mars Rover with Three Pivot Point Mechanism
IJATES, November 2015
A Low Cost Automated Fire Rescue System for Locomotives
IJAER, November 2015

Mars Rover — 9th worldwide / 1st in India
Team Leader, Team RUDRA (SRM), University Rover Challenge 2016, MDRS Utah, USA.
Mars Rover — 12th worldwide / 1st in India
Electronic Design Engineer, Team RUDRA, University Rover Challenge 2015.
The Innovator Award
Startup pitch at "The Bazaar" innovation expo 2014, SRM University.

> work_with_me

Occasional independent engagements alongside my full-time role — a couple at a time, chosen for fit. Building something interesting? Say hello.

Architecture for agent platforms, RAG, and data products — from idea to something that actually ships.

Fast, modern sites and web apps built with Next.js — like this one.

Custom internal tools and workflow automation that save real hours.

> say_hello

Questions, ideas, or a project in mind? My inbox is open.

Based inBerlin, Germany