| Robotics Engineer | Software Developer |

I am currently working on enabling safer and more reliable development in Autonomous Vehicles.

I aspire to create innovative technology that drives humanity forward. My focus and passion lie in the field of autonomy and robotics software development, building intelligent systems that are safe, reliable, and impactful.

I am driven by continuous learning and collaboration with exceptional engineers, contributing to "Autonomy for a purpose" that empowers people and complements human capabilities.

• Languages: C++, Python, MATLAB, Java
• Robotics Development: Perception, Path Planning, Robot Control Systems and Modeling, Physics Simulation of AVs
• Software Libraries and Tools: OpenCV, Keras, YOLOv5, scikit-learn, PyTorch, ROS2, KF, LQR and LQG controllers, SLAM, SolidWorks, CARLA(Unreal Engine), Autoware
• Software Development: Git, CMake, Google Test, Coveralls, GitCI, Jira, Confluence
• Currently Learning:Deep Learning, system robustness in real-world

• Resume

PROJECTS

Projects in Computer Vision

Self Driving Car - Perception Module

Developed computer vision algorithm to predict turns and detect lanes while driving.

• Lane Detection Repo

Object Detection and Tracking in AVs

Developed a pipeline to detect and Track Human using Yolo V5.

• Check it out

Video Stabalization

Developed a pipeline to stablize a video using a novel technique called MeshFlow.

• Video Stabalization Repo

Projects in Simulation

Obstacle Collision Avoidance Simulation

Simulated a Roomba in ROS2 which automatically detects obstacles and avoids them

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Project for Robot Path Planning

A Python package for path planning algorithms like A*, BFS and Dijkstra

• Check it out

Pick and Place using UR10

Implemented a Gazebo Simulation for part pick and place using a manipulator.

• Check it out

Flappy Birds in Unity

Re-created the all-time famous game Flappy bird in Unity

• Check it out

• More cool projects

National Institute of Standards and Technology | Gaithersburg, MD | Sept 2023 - Present

Autonomous Vehicle Engineer

• Implemented ROS2-based framework for evaluating AI vision models in real-time and offline.
• Developed a level 1 traffic sign recognition and braking feature using ROS2, YOLO and python.
• Implemented sensor synchronization for syncing LiDAR, camera and GPS data in ROS2 using C++.
• Designed and curated real test-track experiments, defining “long-tail” scenarios and execution for AI dataset collection.
• Pioneered the design of a novel framework for system-level testing of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
• Developed a prototype tool in Neo4j to guide AV experiments and assess the vehicle’s ADAS feature performance.
• Published papers on measurement framework for systems interaction in Avs(SAE) and on AV perception robustness evaluation using deep ensembles(CVPR, ACM).

Children's National Hospital | Washington D.C | Feb 2023 - May 2023

Robotics Software Engineer

• Developed algorithm to generate multiple optimum trajectories for a neurosurgical procedure.
• Generated point cloud from MRI data to create cost map and reward map for critical brain structures.
• Enhanced code base to improve maintainability and reduce time required to run software by 80%.
• Created a user-friendly GUI for surgeons to generate surgical trajectories.
• Collaborated with the neurosurgeon to compare generated trajectories in Slicer visualization tool.

Vecna Robotics | Waltham, MA | June 2022 - Aug 2022

Robotics Software Intern

• Implemented control algorithm in Python and ROS to verify simulated kinematics for the forklift.
• Enhanced the existing testing pipeline to deploy new URDF files to simulation 40% faster.
• Created a unified robotics description format file (URDF) of a complex forklift for use in simulation.
• Designed and implemented test scenarios to verify dynamic stability and inform the robot’s motion planning strategy.
• Analyzed field of view coverage of onboard 3D depth cameras to ensure situational awareness.

Intelizign | India | Aug 2020 - May 2021

Software Engineer (Data Visualization and UI/UX)

• Designed custom dashboards and visualizations for an automotive multi-national client by importing and cleaning data from MSSQL database using Bash scripts and Ruby

Siemens Digital Software | India | Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

Software Engineer Intern

• Created automated testcases for UI and API testing for Siemens PLM software using Cucumber Gherkin framework as well as performed UX analysis for Active Workspace resulting in efficient user experience using Java

ENSMM | France | June 2017 - Aug 2017

Summer Research Intern

• Programmed the motor control for a surgical precision micro robot used for diagnosis of Cholesteatoma and integrated hardware using Arduino, stepper motors and optical encoders enabling software implementation.
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