About
I'm Priyam. I build data pipelines, train models, and take Pokemon battles way too seriously.
The Journey So Far
2018: Wrote my first Python script. It counted words in a text file. Boring? Yes. But seeing it process an entire book in seconds showed me what automation could do.
2021: First real data pipeline at internship. Crashed production twice, learned version control the hard way. Manager said "everyone does it once." I was an overachiever.
2023: Moved from Mumbai to Boston. Discovered that "wicked" is not just a Broadway musical here. Also discovered that Boston winter makes Mumbai monsoons look friendly.
2024: Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Made their data processing significantly faster. The researchers were happy. I was happy. Everyone was happy.
2025: Still at Northeastern, still learning. Turns out explaining Apache Kafka using food analogies actually works.
How I Think About Problems
Every problem has an elegant solution hiding somewhere. My job is to find it. Sometimes it's a clever algorithm. Sometimes it's realizing you're solving the wrong problem entirely.
I believe the best code is the code you don't have to write. The best pipeline is the one that doesn't break at 3 AM. The best model is the one that actually gets deployed.
Beyond computers
I'm someone who finds joy in the simple things. I spend way too much time watching bushcraft videos at 2 AM, fascinated by people building shelters with nothing but an axe and determination. There's something deeply satisfying about watching complex problems solved with simple tools - maybe that's why I enjoy working with data so much.
My kitchen is where I do my best thinking. Every week I try a new recipe - currently obsessed with Thai food! Being vegetarian makes it interesting; I've become an expert at making tofu actually taste good. My pad thai might not be authentic, but it's mine.
I'm also deeply invested in competitive Pokémon. Yes, it's a kids' game. Yes, I have spreadsheets for damage calculations. No, I don't see the contradiction. The strategy involved rivals any chess match, and the probability calculations keep my statistics skills sharp.
Always happy to chat about data, ML, Boston food recommendations, or why Garchomp is objectively the best pseudo-legendary. [email protected]