Skills & Interests

Technical Skills

Programming & Software

• Languages: Python, C++, SQL, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, LaTeX
• Web Development: D3.js, React, Angular
• DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Git, AWS (EC2/S3), Linux

Optimization & AI

• Optimization: Mixed Integer Linear Programming (CPLEX, Gurobi), Model Predictive Control (MPC), MDP formulations, Game Theory
• Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Reinforcement Learning (DDPG/PPO, RLlib)
• Stochastic Methods: Search Heuristics, Monte Carlo Sampling, Online Decision-Making

Simulation & Data

• Transportation: SUMO (Simulation of Urban Mobility), BTE-Sim, MoveOD
• Energy Systems: GridLAB-D, E-Transit-Bench, OPTIMUS Digital Twin
• Big Data: PySpark, Census Data Processing, GIS

Hardware & Maker Skills

VLSI Design

Background in VLSI design from my B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, including digital circuit design and verification.

Drone & RC Plane Construction

Hands-on experience designing and building RC planes and quadcopter drones — from frame design, motor/ESC selection, flight controller programming, to radio communication setup and flight tuning.

3D Printing

Proficient in 3D printing for rapid prototyping of mechanical components, custom enclosures, and experimental hardware fixtures.

Embedded Systems

Extensive experience with microcontroller programming (Arduino, ARM), sensor integration, and hardware-software co-design — evidenced by published work on QCM electronic nose systems and IoT air quality monitors.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Leadership: Treasurer at Vanderbilt ECE Student Association; Student Chair at IEEE Heritage Branch (organized technical fests with 1000+ attendees)
• Public Speaking: Conference presentations at ICCPS, ITSC, SmartComp, AAMAS; workshops on RC drones and Python programming
• Technical Writing: 14 peer-reviewed publications; reviewer for IEEE ITSC and ACM e-Energy
• Event Management: Organized inter-college hackathons and tech fests at Heritage Institute of Technology

Personal Interests

• 📚 Comics — Avid comics reader
• 🛩️ RC Aviation — Building and flying custom RC planes
• 🖨️ 3D Printing — Rapid prototyping and maker projects
• 🤖 Drones — Custom quadcopter construction and tuning