Shaun Clarence Raj

Engineering Student & Founder

Bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical business applications. Creating intelligent systems that are efficient, sustainable, and accessible to organizations of all sizes.

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About Me

Shaun Raj - Engineering Student & Founder

Innovating with Purpose

As an Engineering Student and Founder of SpicyNuggets, I blend technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision to create AI systems that are both powerful and sustainable. Currently pursuing Engineering at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, I focus on developing technologies that make intelligent systems accessible while minimizing resource consumption.

My work sits at the intersection of AI innovation and real-world application, specializing in multilingual language models, energy-efficient implementation strategies, and systems that deliver business value across industries.

I'm passionate about demonstrating that cutting-edge AI can be both performance-optimized and environmentally responsible — a philosophy that drives all my projects.

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Featured Projects

OWL.AI

A revolutionary multi-LLM chatbot that classifies prompts by complexity using a custom machine learning model, achieving 96% accuracy in LLM selection. The intelligent model selection reduces energy consumption by 59.6% compared to traditional approaches while maintaining full response quality.

Node.js Express GPT-4 Claude LLaMA Machine Learning
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HalloDoc

A WhatsApp-based AI assistant that automates doctor appointment booking using natural language processing. The system integrates with Google Calendar and uses Twilio for seamless communication, eliminating scheduling friction and reducing administrative workload for medical practices.

Twilio Google Calendar API NLP MongoDB Node.js
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Ranked

An AI-powered lead scoring tool that integrates directly into CRM workflows, prioritizing incoming leads using large language models. The system analyzes conversation context, purchase intent, and customer fit to automatically rank leads, enabling sales teams to focus on high-potential opportunities.

CRM Integration LLMs Lead Scoring API Python
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SpicyNuggets

Bridging Research and Application

Founded during the 5-Euro Business competition, SpicyNuggets has evolved into a platform for developing sustainable AI solutions that connect cutting-edge research with practical business applications.

Our mission is to make intelligent systems accessible to organizations of all sizes while pioneering energy-efficient implementation methods that reduce the environmental impact of advanced AI.

Sustainability Award Winner - Recognized for energy-efficient AI systems that reduce carbon footprint without compromising performance.
Innovation in AI Selection - Pioneered intelligent model selection algorithms that optimize for both accuracy and energy consumption.
Product Portfolio - Developed and deployed OWL.AI, HalloDoc, and Ranked under the SpicyNuggets brand, creating a diverse ecosystem of AI solutions.
SpicyNuggets Innovation

Technical Skills

AI & Machine Learning

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Prompt Classification & Engineering
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation
  • Quantum SVM Implementation
  • Energy-Efficient AI Systems

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • C++
  • SQL
  • HTML/CSS

Tools & Frameworks

  • Node.js & Express
  • React
  • Flask
  • MongoDB
  • Docker

Autonomous Systems

  • ROS2
  • Foxglove Visualization
  • Live Telemetry Systems
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Data Processing Pipelines

Cloud & Deployment

  • Heroku
  • Vercel
  • AWS (Beanstalk, Lightsail, Lambda)
  • MongoDB Atlas
  • Pinecone DB

Formula Student

Formula Student Driverless

Schanzer Racing Driverless

As a member of the Driverless department at Schanzer Racing, I work on developing advanced telemetry systems and data visualization tools for autonomous racing vehicles. My focus is on creating real-time monitoring solutions that provide critical insights during testing and competition.

Using Foxglove Studio and ROS2, I've implemented visualization dashboards that transform complex sensor data into actionable information, enabling rapid optimization of vehicle performance and autonomous driving algorithms.

This experience combines my passion for autonomous systems with practical applications of data processing in high-performance environments, strengthening my ability to work with real-time, mission-critical systems.

Leadership

Student Representative

Elected as the student representative (StuV) for Faculty E at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, I work to strengthen the connection between students and faculty administration. My role focuses on improving student inclusion in academic decisions and enhancing communication channels between all stakeholders.

Through this position, I've developed initiatives to gather student feedback, organized events to build community within the engineering department, and advocated for curriculum improvements that better prepare students for industry challenges.

This leadership experience has enhanced my ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups, manage stakeholder expectations, and implement processes that drive positive organizational change.

Leadership Role

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