Profile
Hardware Automation & Embedded Software Engineer specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent automation. Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and delivering impactful, production-ready technology.
Experience

Software Intern

June 2025 to July 2025 at PERFINT PVT.LTD, Chennai, India

Robotic Docking System for Surgical Robot:

• Developed automated robotic docking system near CT table for surgical robot performing non-invasive procedures
• Calibrated tracking cameras using custom Python-based GUI tools for precision positioning
• Integrated FusionTrack 500 optical tracking system and validated end-effector pose accuracy using point cloud data
• Implemented bed tilt correction module to ensure accurate operation on uneven hospital surfaces
• Verified inverse and forward kinematics accuracy for robotic arm motion planning

Skills: Python, Point Cloud Processing, Camera Calibration, Robotics, Digital Twin, FusionTrack, Image Processing, ROS, Git


Research Intern

September 2024 to November 2024 at SCRAPIFY PVT.LTD, Chennai, India

Lake Cleaning Robot - Waste Detection System:

• Implemented ensemble vision algorithms for floating waste detection on surface water bodies
• Developed real-time dynamic waste-mapping and tracking system for efficient autonomous collection
• Integrated GPS positioning for waste location logging and route optimization
• Deployed system on Raspberry Pi for edge computing with Docker containerization

Skills: ROS, Python, Image Processing, Object Detection, YOLOv8, GPS Integration, Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, Linux, Docker, Git


Robotics Intern

May 2024 to July 2024 at KAL-M Robotics and Innovations, Chennai, India

Autonomous Navigation for JetRacer AI:

• Developed real-time autonomous navigation system integrating visual odometry, neural networks, LiDAR, and depth camera
• Achieved accurate perception and path planning for JetRacer - Autonomous AI racecar using NVIDIA Jetson Nano
• Reduced robot-workstation communication latency by 90%, from 165ms to 15ms through optimization
• Designed and fabricated custom PCB for sensor integration and power management
• Implemented SLAM algorithms for mapping and localization in dynamic environments

Skills: ROS, Python, CNN, Deep Learning, Image Processing, LiDAR, Stereo Vision, OpenCV, PCB Design, Jetson Nano, Git

Certifications
  • Git & GitHub - Version Control & Collaboration
  • Machine Learning - Fundamentals & Applications
  • Ladder Logic PLC Programming - Industrial Automation
  • Raspberry Pi - Hardware & Software Integration
  • ROS2 Navigation and SLAM - Robot Operating System
  • Basics of KUKA Industrial Robots - Robotic Arm Programming
  • Siemens NX Basic Design - CAD Modeling
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    Soft Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Technical Communication
    • Team Leadership
    • Mentoring
    • Cross-Domain Flexibility
    • Project Management
    • Systems Integration
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