Joshua Jacob Thomas

About Joshua Jacob Thomas

First Year Student at NIT Calicut CSE (class of 2029). Current CGPA: 9.82I’m an AI/ML enthusiast, competitive programmer, and hackathon builder with a strong interest in how intelligent systems behave, fail, and can be optimised under real-world constraints.My primary focus lies in machine learning and AI systems, where I explore model behavior, data workflows, and scalable deployment under real-world constraints. I work extensively with Python, SQL, and modern ML tooling to design, evaluate, and iterate on intelligent systems.Alongside this, I actively engage in data structures, algorithms, and competitive programming, sharpening my ability to reason about correctness, optimization, and performance under strict constraints. I primarily use C++ for algorithmic problem solving and approach technical challenges with a system-level, analytical mindset.I also build full-stack systems and rapid prototypes through hackathons and independent projects, working across backend architectures, vector databases, browser extensions, and production-grade web applications. I enjoy translating research ideas into functional systems with clean APIs, modular design, and scalable workflows.I’m particularly interested in cybersecurity, AI exploits, and model vulnerabilities: exploring how algorithms can be broken, stressed, or misused, and what that reveals about building more robust and trustworthy systems. I’m drawn to adversarial thinking and edge-case analysis as tools for strengthening real-world AI deployments.I also actively engage with open-source ecosystems, both as a learner and contributor. Open source provides a unique environment to understand how real-world systems evolve through collaboration, code review, and iterative improvement. Beyond technical work, I value clear communication, structured thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, shaped through consistent engagement in public speaking, debating, and team-driven environments.Areas of Interest:AI/ML Research • Data Structures & Algorithms • Competitive Programming • AI Security & Exploits • Full-Stack Systems • Free and Open SourceContact Me:+91••••33••••••••@gmail.comhttps://jay-jay-tee.github.io/the-resume-portfolio/

Experience

1. Placement Representative

   Centre For Career Development Nit Calicut

   Jan 2026 — Present · Kozhikode, IN

Education

• National Institute of Technology Calicut

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science and Engineering

• Sarvodaya Central Vidyalaya

  Secondary School Certificate (CBSE – Class 10)

• Sarvodaya Central Vidyalaya

  Senior Secondary School Certificate (CBSE - Class 12), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, English

  2023 — 2025