Hi, I'm Shashwat Bajpai 👋

Senior Undergrad @ BITS Pilani | ECE & Econ

About Me

  • C/C++

  • Java

  • Python

  • JavaScript

  • HTML/CSS

  • Solidity

  • R

  • Git/GitHub

  • Node.js

Besides my curriculum, I have an interest in cutting-edge CS technologies, particularly AI & Blockchain.

In my work experiences outside of college, I have tried to support these interests with concrete deliverables for my employers.

I'm a keen learner trying to explore through my undergraduate to circle down to narrower interests by 'doing'.

Education

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
BE. in Electronics and Communication Engineering & MSc. in Economics

2021 - 2026

  • Member of Photography & Music Club
  • Volunteer for Nirmaan Organization
City Montessori School, Lucknow
City Montessori School, Lucknow
ISC

2019 - 2021

Percentage : 98.75%

  • Intern at Mindler Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
City Montessori School, Lucknow
City Montessori School, Lucknow
ICSE

2006 - 2019

Percentage : 94.4%

    Experiences

    Mercedes-Benz RDI
    Mercedes-Benz RDI
    Software Engineer
    Jul 2025 – Present

    • Working in Research and Development team at Mercedes-Benz R&D India.
    • Skills: Agentic AI, MCP, A2A, Python.
    AIISC(University of South Carolina)
    AIISC(University of South Carolina)
    Research Intern
    Sept 2023 – July 2025

    • Conducted research on Computer Vision and NLP, focusing on AI-generated content detection.
    • Developed watermark detection techniques for both AI-generated images and text leveraging saliency methods and masking techniques.
    • Contributed to the Defactify 4.0 workshop at AAAI 2025 as an associate organizer.
    • Authored few research papers under the guidance of Dr. Amitava Das.
    • Skills: AI Research, Computer Vision, Diffusion Models, Data Analysis, Python, Selenium.
    FSIL(Georgia Tech University)
    FSIL(Georgia Tech University)
    Research Assistant
    May 2024 – Sept 2024

    • Developed an Economic Entity Recognition (EER) system to extract financial entities from documents with enhanced accuracy.
    • Benchmarked models like FinBERT, RoBERTa, and LLaMA-3.1 for financial NLP tasks.
    • Fine-tuned NLP models for Credit Risk Analysis (CRA) documents, contributing to advancements in financial domain research.
    • Skills: NLP, Model Benchmarking, Fine-tuning, Financial Document Analysis, LLMs, Python.
    Ministry of Rural Development
    Ministry of Rural Development
    Summer Intern
    May 2023 – Jul 2023

    • Developed a blockchain system using HyperLedger Fabric for 250,000+ Gram Panchayats to improve resource allocation in Mission Antyodaya.
    • Built an attendance verification system for MGNREGA with YOLO V8, MTCNN, and API integration, enhancing data accuracy.
    • Implemented tamper-proof certificates for Mission Antyodaya to ensure data integrity.
    • Skills: Blockchain, Machine Learning, Image Analytics, Hyperledger Fabric, Python.
    Xpectrum AI
    Xpectrum AI
    Software Engineer
    Mar 2025 – Jun 2025

    • Developed a CCaaS portal, managing chatbot creation, deployment, and lifecycle independently.
    • Built a scalable chatbot management system with workflow customization, integration, and performance tracking.
    • Contributed to product architecture, backend services, and UI design for AI-driven customer engagement in a startup.
    • Skills: Backend Development, Chatbot Architecture, API Integration, UI Design.
    Unicloud
    Unicloud
    Summer Intern
    May 2023 – Jul 2023

    • Contributed to the development of NPA Bazaar, an online marketplace optimizing Non-Performing Asset (NPA) transactions.
    • Established a central platform for collateral management, improving transparency and efficiency.
    • Integrated Postman API for seamless data exchange between the platform and external systems.
    • Skills: Postman API, GitHub, Web Development, React.js.

    Research Publications

    Advancing the Frontiers of CV and NLP

    PECCAVI: Visual Paraphrase Attack-Safe Watermarking

    Visual Paraphrase Attack-Safe and Distortion-Free Watermarking for AI-Generated ImagesWACV 2025 | Under Review

    • First-of-its-kind robust watermarking scheme against visual paraphrase attacks
    • Novel Non-Melting Points (NMPs) algorithm for enhanced resilience
    • Addresses critical vulnerabilities in current invisible watermarking techniques
    • Potential industry applications in digital content protection
    Read PaperProject Page

    Visual Counter Turing Test (VCT²)

    Evaluating AI-Generated Image Detection and Visual AI IndexACL 2025 | Under Review

    • Curated dataset of 130K AI-generated images for comprehensive detection evaluations
    • Introduced Visual AI Index (VAI) for measuring generation quality and coherence
    • Open-source dataset and evaluation framework for advancing AI detection research
    • Established new benchmarks for AI image detection
    Read PaperDataset

    AI Watermarking Brittleness Study

    The Brittleness of AI-Generated Image Watermarking TechniquesWACV 2025 | Under Review

    • Comprehensive study of watermarking vulnerabilities against paraphrasing attacks
    • Novel caption-guided, watermark-free image paraphraser
    • Critical insights for improving watermarking robustness in production systems
    • Analysis of current watermarking limitations
    Read PaperDataset

    PECCAVI: Paraphrase-Safe Text Watermarking

    Paraphrase Attack Safe and Distortion Free Watermarking Technique for AI-Generated TextsEMNLP 2025 | Under Review

    • Novel text watermarking method resistant to paraphrase attacks
    • Innovative word selection technique for paraphrase-resistant masking
    • Zero-distortion approach maintaining text quality
    • Multiple paraphrase-resistant sampling techniques for robustness
    Read PaperProject Page

    Defactify 4.0: AI Image Detection

    Multimodal Fact-Checking and AI-Generated Image DetectionAAAI 2025 Workshop | Accepted

    • State-of-the-art techniques for detecting AI-generated images
    • Robust framework with 50,000+ diverse samples for testing
    • Scalable systems for combating AI-driven misinformation
    • Comprehensive evaluation methodology
    Read PaperWorkshop Page

    Defactify 4.0: AI Text Detection

    Multimodal Fact-Checking and AI-Generated Text DetectionAAAI 2025 Workshop | Accepted

    • Advanced techniques for detecting AI-generated text content
    • Binary classification and model attribution methodologies
    • Real-time detection capabilities for practical applications
    • Focus on maintaining high accuracy while minimizing false positives
    Read PaperWorkshop Page

    Open Source Projects

    SEC-Edgar_10-k

    LLM API implementation on 10-K forms to extract and analyze insights on Return on Equity (ROE) for major companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nike. This project involves data collection from SEC-EDGAR, text analysis using the Gemini API, and visualization of insights through a web app.

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    ChessAI-Engine

    The ChessAI-Engine is a Python-based chess engine that evaluates board positions using piece-square tables and selects optimal moves through Alpha-Beta pruning, with added optimizations like quiescence search and a transposition table for efficient move analysis.

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    Voting-System

    Blockchain-based voting system using Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) for secure and confidential voting. This project allows users to propose candidates, authenticate voters, cast votes, and view transaction history, ensuring integrity and privacy in the voting process.

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    Image-Generation

    Automate image generation for tools like Midjourney, Copilot, and Gemini. This project streamlines the creation of high-quality images, integrating powerful AI models for efficient and effective results.

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    Attendance-Verification

    A Python application for verifying attendance in MGNREGA schemes using the YOLO model to count people in images. This project addresses the quality of images from MGNREGA sites and establishes SOPs for image capturing in the next year's scheme.

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    Traitors-Game

    A real-time, web-based multiplayer social deduction game inspired by “The Traitors” TV show, featuring secret roles, strategic deception, and live voting.

    JavaScript

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    More Projects

    Certifications

    Some Certificates that I have.

    DataCamp Logo
    R Programming

    Completed certification for R Programming from DataCamp.

    Certification
    Robotech Labs Logo
    Internet of Things

    Completed certification for Internet of Things from Robotech Labs.

    Certification
    PHoEnix Association Logo
    PHoEnix Summer of Circuits

    Completed certification for PHoEnix Summer of Circuits from PHoEnix Association.

    Certification

    Reach Out to me!

    Discuss a project or just want to say hi? My Inbox is open for all.

    Passionate about building AI, ML, and technology-driven projects. Continuously learning and exploring new ideas through hands-on development.

    India
    Open for opportunities: Yes
    Shashwat Bajpai