Computer Engineering Graduate Student

Embedded Systems, IoT, and Secure Network Innovation.

I build reliable systems across hardware and software, from real-time scheduling and IoT communication stacks to network-aware optimization in modern wireless systems.

  • MS Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech (4.0 GPA)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, ECE Department
  • Hands-on focus: Embedded, IoT, Security, 5G/O-RAN

4.0/4.0

MS GPA

8+

Major Projects

7+

Certifications

2

Top Honors

About

Engineering with practical depth and research mindset.

I am a graduate student in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, with strong foundations in embedded systems, network protocols, and secure infrastructure. My work blends system-level rigor with implementation focus, whether building IoT communication pipelines, optimizing real-time schedulers, or evaluating next-generation wireless architectures.

I enjoy translating complex technical requirements into dependable solutions and collaborating across teams where disciplined engineering and clarity matter.

Core Skills

CC++PythonJavaSQL FreeRTOSARM Cortex-MMQTTREST APIs WiresharkTCP/IPDNSOMNeT++5G/6G

Experience

Academic and industry work across systems and software quality.

Graduate Teaching Assistant & Grader

Virginia Tech, ECE Department | Sep 2024 - Present

Supporting Physical Electronics, Continuous and Discrete Systems, and Semiconductor Devices through grading, academic mentoring, and technical guidance.

Test Engineer Intern

Test Yantra | Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

Automated web and mobile application testing using Fireflink and Selenium, reducing manual effort and improving bug detection efficiency.

Java Full Stack Developer Intern

Q-Spiders | Apr 2022 - May 2022

Built backend modules and responsive web pages with Java, HTML, and CSS while improving runtime performance through algorithmic optimization.

Education

Strong academic track record.

Virginia Tech

MS in Computer Engineering | Jan 2024 - Present

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Coursework includes Network Architecture, 5G/O-RAN/6G Systems, Real-Time Systems, Compiler Optimizations, IoT Systems, and Computer Architecture.

JNTU Anantapur

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

GPA: 9.87/10.0

Projects

Selected technical projects.

Wio Terminal Integrated IoT System

Developed an IoT stack combining Wi-Fi, BLE, HTTPS, and NTP for weather retrieval, RTC synchronization, and sensor display with robust error handling.

5G xApp for Dynamic PRB Allocation

Implemented a FlexRIC xApp that adjusts PRB allocation from CQI-based measurements to improve network efficiency in simulated scenarios.

Real-Time Scheduling Analysis

Implemented RM, DM, and EDF schedulers in FreeRTOS and evaluated utilization and deadline behavior on embedded targets.

RISC-V BOOM Core Reconfiguration

Optimized BOOM parameters including cache and branch prediction for workloads such as ML, encryption, and graph traversal.

LLVM Lazy Code Motion Pass

Built an optimization pass to reduce redundant computation through advanced dataflow analysis and strategic expression placement.

Automatic License Plate Recognition

Created an OpenCV-based ALPR pipeline with approximately 95% vehicle identification accuracy for security applications.

Certifications

  • Network Security - Google
  • ARMv8-M Architecture Fundamentals - ARM
  • Introduction to Microprocessors - ARM
  • Industry 4.0 & IIoT - NPTEL
  • AWS IoT Learning Plan - AWS
  • Verilog HDL Fundamentals - Udemy
  • Basics in PLC - Siemens (APSSDC)
  • Programming Using Python - Microsoft

Awards & Publication

  • Best ECE Student Award (State Level, ISTE) - 2023
  • Gold Medalist, 1st Rank among UG students - 2023
  • Published research on path planning and power management for a solar-powered UGV (NCIICT 2023).