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Puranjay
Prashanth

ECE Honors @ UT Austin  ·  Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Building the physical AI layer — from ROS 2 state machines and CUDA-accelerated vision pipelines to embedded sensor fusion systems, autonomous vehicles, and lunar terrain displays for NASA.

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4.0 GPA at UT Austin
4k+ Students Taught
90 FRC Team Members Led
NASA Intern Alumni
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Where I've Worked

11/2025 – Now Full-time Intern
Software Engineering Intern CogniEdge.ai
  • Engineered high-concurrency ROS 2 state machines on NVIDIA Orin with thread prioritization and CUDA-accelerated vision services achieving <200ms latency for autonomous multi-robot handoffs.
  • Developed fail-operational system with multi-sensor integration and embedded security protocols ensuring deterministic "Slow-Safe" defaults during signal degradation.
ROS 2NVIDIA OrinCUDAPhysical AIEmbedded Security
08/2025 – Now Research Lab
Data/Sensor Lead, CAV EcoCAR Lab
  • Developing advanced driver-assistance features using C++, Simulink, ASM/dSPACE, CANdb++, Vector Logger, RTMaps, and sensor fusion techniques.
C++SimulinkCAN BusRTMapsSensor Fusion
10/2025 – Now Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant NETL @ UT Austin
  • System monitoring and data engineering with 99.9% uptime for complex nuclear research environments.
  • Hardware-software integration leveraging 50+ GB sensor data processing; completed R-Badge radiation safety certification.
Data EngineeringSystem MonitoringHW/SW Integration
06/2024 – 08/2024 Summer Internship
Summer Robotics Intern NASA
  • Designed the EdgeKey Display unit for NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle with strict mission specifications and custom circuitry.
  • Integrated design and manufacturing using Fusion 360, KiCad, and 3D printing workflows.
KiCadFusion 3603D PrintingCustom CircuitryLTV
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Things I've Built

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PISD School App

Communication platform serving 30,000+ students, parents, and staff with schedules, food data, and emergency notifications. Published on App Store & Google Play.

React JSFirebaseJavaScriptCSS
GitHub App Store
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QR Boxes

Full-stack inventory tracking system using QR/barcode technology, containerized with Docker and orchestrated on Kubernetes with a FastAPI backend.

PostgreSQLDockerKubernetesFastAPIReact
GitHub
💊

Medicine Reminder System

ESP32-based embedded system for medication schedule reminders with RTC, buzzer, and OLED display — featuring over-the-air (OTA) remote software updates.

ESP32OTA UpdatesOLEDRTCEmbedded C
GitHub
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Drone Bidirectional Propulsion

Independent research culminating in a 17-page technical paper on a novel bidirectional propulsion system designed to improve drone maneuverability and efficiency.

ResearchAerospaceMechanical DesignPublished Paper
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Current Weather Extension

Chrome extension providing real-time weather data based on the user's current location. Published on the Chrome Web Store.

JavaScriptHTML/CSSGeolocation APIChrome Extension
Web Store
✉️

send-email-python

Open-source Python package that simplifies sending emails programmatically. Available on PyPI for the developer community.

PythonPyPIOpen Source
GitHub PyPI
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Technical Stack

Programming

Python C / C++ Java JavaScript HTML & CSS SQL Node.js React Shell Scripting Linux

Tools & Platforms

Docker Kubernetes Firebase Git MATLAB PyTorch Pandas FastAPI Flask Django AWS OCI Postman RTMaps

Hardware & Embedded

ESP32 Arduino NVIDIA Jetson CAN Bus KiCad 3D Printing Fusion 360 OnShape I2C Rapid Prototyping

Robotics & AI

ROS 2 CUDA Sensor Fusion Simulink dSPACE Computer Vision Autonomous Systems Physical AI
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Leadership & Impact

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Project UCode

Co-Founder & Board Member  ·  09/2022 – Present

  • Co-founded a nonprofit delivering accessible CS education globally through workshops and mentorship.
  • Helped teach 4,000+ students and built international partnerships to expand reach.
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FRC Robotics 9105 & 5411

Team Captain & Electrical Captain  ·  08/2021 – 05/2025

  • Led a 90-student team as Captain for the 2025 FRC season robot build.
  • Developed new CAN Bus and wiring protocols for efficient power transmission across the robot.
  • Awarded "Talon of the Year" for outstanding leadership and contributions.
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Awards & Certifications

🎓 UT Austin — ECE Honors  |  4.00 GPA
🏆 Summa Cum Laude, Collin College A.S.
🎖️ AP Scholar with Distinction
🏠 TREC Real Estate Sales Agent License
🛸 NASA Robotics Intern Alumni
☢️ Radiation Safety Certified (R-Badge)
⭐ FRC Talon of the Year
🎓 Harvard CS50x & CS50s Certified
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Let's Connect

I'm always open to interesting projects, research collaborations, and internship opportunities. Whether it's robotics, embedded systems, or full-stack — let's talk.

puranjay@utexas.edu