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Hello, I'm Naren

I am a Robotics & AI Engineer with a Master's degree, focusing on building software and robotic systems. I'm a gardening enthusiast and a movie lover.

Naren

Seeking immediate full-time role in Robotics, ML, RL, AI, and Vision



ABOUT ME

Results-driven robotics and AI engineer, graduated with distinction in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from Arizona State University. Contributed two papers on LLMs, Autonomous Driving, and Multi-Robotic Agents, demonstrating leading-edge research capabilities. Excelled in fast-paced startup environments (8+ months) bridging cutting-edge theory with practical deployment—integrating advanced AI frameworks, ROS architectures, and embedded electronics to deliver transformative, field-ready robotics solutions.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Agrobotics
May '24 - Oct '24

Robotics Software Engineer | Padma Agrobotics (USDA Funded Startup), Arizona

  • Led a 2-month solo on-site engineering effort with the CEO, delivering robotic solutions through AI, ROS and Docker tech.
  • Achieved positional accuracy ≤ 0.3 cm by fine-tuning Kalman filter & optimizing GPS-encoder-based localization for precision agriculture.
  • Collected on-field datasets & optimized AI models to enhance object detection under varying lighting conditions.
  • Integrated Digital IO-Link Master using Ethernet/IP and EtherCAT across 3+ sensor modules through PLC.
  • Designed a robot’s software architecture to control actuators using PLC, and Embedded C++, integrating dynamic motor control, encoders, solenoids, and pumps powered by a joystick.
Brainchip
May '23 - Aug '23

Solutions Architect Intern (Robotics & AI Specialist) | Brainchip, California

  • Prototyped a Self-Balancing AI-controlled bot entirely from the ground up and expedited development by 40%.
  • Constructed 3D CAD models and ROS-joints controlled through Q-Learning, RL model operated on AKD1000 Chip.
  • Transitioned from TF to BrainChip’s MetaTF framework, enriching customer acquisition.
e-Yantra
May '20 - Aug '20

Robotic Software Engineer Intern (Embedded C Specialist) | e-Yantra Robotic Internship, IIT Bombay

  • I was among 95 students (97.76 Percentile) to be awarded the e-Yantra Summer Internship Program at IIT Bombay.
  • Led an 4-person team to develop a fiducial-marker-based localization model with calibration error of ≤ 0.5%.
  • Amplified design, combined rule-based script, and unit tested to validate auto-evaluators with 95% coverage.
e-Yantra
Oct '19 - Aug '20

Robotics Engineer | e-Yantra Educational Program, IIT Bombay (Ministry of Education Funded)

  • Represented IIT Patna on National Stage for technical excellence. & Awarded National Finalists (99.7 Percentile).
  • Built a robot from scratch possessing vision, picking, placing, and autonomous decision-making (A* & Dijkstra).

PROJECTS




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