Engineer for autonomous cars
Proven skill in independent contributions for autonomous cars mainly in Mapping & Localization. Experience include researching, proposing and presenting concepts for implementation, deriving mathematical models, developing software modules beyond comfort zone, validation using simulation, integration on the vehicle, publications regarding the same and training the team’s fresh recruits in parallel with the above mentioned work.
Work experience
Great Wall Motors, Bangalore
- Cross Functional Technical Task Force team member in parallel with Mapping and Localization.
- Initiate, propose specifications, standards and improvements for robust development of the system.
- Review Localization DFMEA with Functional Safety.
- Proactively develop SSRS and deliver to System Engineering along with the code implementation.
- An independent contributor for the modules.
- Code contribution to other modules that are outside the jurisdiction of Mapping and Localization.
- Development of realtime LiDAR Mapping. Creation of HDMaps.
- Development of LiDAR Odometry for Localization.
- Proactively and voluntarily identify deficiencies and upgrade modules and their functionalities.
- Development of L2 and L3 Architecture for Mapping and Localization.
- Research and Development of 3D LiDAR Mapping and Localization.
- Research and Development of Curb detection for Odometry.
- Research and Development of low-cost Localization. Integration and fusion of GPS, IMU and UWB sensors for Localization.
- Evaluation of Multi Sensor Fusion frameworks.
- Teach and clarify doubts in Robotics concepts and ROS to colleagues during research, development and integration.
- Work independently and parallelly on modules as and when required.
- Take interviews and build team. Proactively work with Technical Manager and Engineers in USA, Testing team in China and R & D teams in India towards the set objectives and deliverables
- Secretary of Employee Engagement committee.
Wipro Ltd, Bangalore
- Evaluation, optimization and integration of pedestrian detection.
- Implementation of obstacle detection, height estimation, distance and orientation calculation using 3D LiDAR sensor.
- Derived mathematical model to calculate steering angle and electronic differential for a 2W steering and 4W steering equipped powertrain. (Publications section)
- Simulated the aforementioned models using C++. Later, deployed the same on real vehicle.
Education
Master of Technology
Industrial Automation and Robotics
2015 - 2017National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
- Participated in Robotics challenge at IIT Tech Fest, Bombay.
- Led the team to 2 nd place in inter collegiate robotics competition.
- Hands on training on Kuka robot. Click here to watch the video.
- Participation in Robot Wrestling competition, Robot race, etc.
- Industrial visit to Automotive Axles, Mysore and Nandini Hi Tech
- Product Plant, Channarayapatna to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
Bachelor of Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
2011 - 2015NIE Institute of Technology, Mysore
- Led the team to 1st place in a technical game organized by the college’s Computer Science association - EPICSE.
- Participation in quizzes, laser tag, skill enhancement workshops, etc.
- Volunteering in college fests.
- Industrial visit to Unilog Content Solutions to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
Publications
The publications below are based on my previous experiences right from academics as first author. Clicking on the below buttons will redirect to my published papers.