Hi! I'm Raja...

I'm a Research Assistant in the AI-Infrastructure team at Microsoft Research India (MSR-I), where I work on optimizing systems for efficient inference of Large Language Models (LLMs). Currently, I'm exploring ways to optimize the serving of vision transformer models. In 2023, I graduated from the Undergraduate Programmes at the IIT Bombay, where I earned my B.Tech (with Honors) in Computer Science. During my undergrad, I worked with Prof. Purushottam (Puru) Kulkarni on CXL and persistent memory.

My research interests broadly lie in computer systems, with a current focus on making them more efficient for modern machine learning workloads.

When deadlines are quiet and time slows, you may find me taking infinite walks, or sitting somewhere with a book. I used to weave my thoughts into words (check out the poetry below!), though I have stopped doing that recently.

Starting in Jan 2026, I will be working with Prof. Baris Kasikci. Additionally, I plan to apply to CS PhD programs this year to start in Fall 2026. If you think I would be a good fit for your group, please feel free to reach out!

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