Balavivek Sivanantham

I'm a Lead AI Architect based in Berlin. My background spans medical AI research (KoMED & HiGHmed national programs), robotics AI for social robots, predictive ML in automotive, and full-stack AI architecture across AWS and Azure. I build multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, and data platforms — turning research-grade AI into scalable products.

Experience

1. 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.

2. Jul 2020 — Nov 2021
   Research Scientist (Data Engineer)
   Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

   Medical AI research within the KoMED & HiGHmed national programs.

3. Oct 2019 — Apr 2020
   Master Thesis Student
   AUDI AG, Germany

   Predictive machine learning for automotive applications.

4. Jun 2018 — Sep 2019
   Working Student
   Arvato Systems, Germany

   Robotics AI for Pepper / NAO social robots.

5. Mar 2018 — Jun 2018
   Machine Learning Intern
   FARO Technologies, Germany

   3D / ML tooling.

6. Jun 2016 — Jul 2017
   Programmer Analyst
   Cognizant Technology Solutions, India

   Enterprise software delivery.

Publications

• 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

Recognition

• 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.