Security+ Home Security System
RP2350 microcontroller — GPIO, I2C, SPI, PWM, EEPROM, SD card logging — Spring 2026
Sruthika Shivakumar
Computer Engineering — Purdue University
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Building at the intersection of embedded systems, robotics, and machine learning. I design hardware-software systems that work reliably in the real world.
Sruthika Shivakumar
Computer Engineering Student
Get to Know Me
Driven to Build Impactful Tech for Real People
I'm a Computer Engineering student at Purdue University's John Martinson Honors College, graduating Fall 2027. I focus on embedded systems, robotics, and AI/ML — building real hardware-software systems in C, C++, Python, and SystemVerilog.
Currently a Research Assistant on the AI for Musicians VIP team and an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a graduate-level course on hardware acceleration for ML. U.S. Permanent Resident and ITAR/export control eligible.
5+
Projects Completed
6+
Certifications
1
Publication
Specialization
AI & Embedded Systems
Experience Level
Undergraduate Student
Education
CompE, Purdue University
Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi
Skills
Technical skills across embedded systems, AI/ML, and software development.
Embedded & Hardware
C / C++
90%Real-time firmware, low-level drivers, embedded systems
FPGA / SystemVerilog
80%RTL design, testbenches, hardware verification
Embedded Protocols (I2C/SPI/UART/PWM)
85%Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, RP2350 microcontrollers
Software & AI/ML
Python
95%Automation, data processing, ML pipelines
AI / ML / Computer Vision
82%PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, LiDAR, sensor fusion
Cloud & DevTools
78%AWS, Azure, GCP, Git, Linux, Docker
Resume
Computer Engineering student at Purdue University's John Martinson Honors College, graduating Fall 2027. Focused on embedded systems, robotics, and AI/ML. Experienced in C/C++, Python, FPGA design, and autonomous systems development.
Professional Summary
Computer Engineering student at Purdue University's John Martinson Honors College, graduating Fall 2027. Focused on embedded systems, robotics, and AI/ML. Experienced in C/C++, Python, FPGA design, and autonomous systems development.
Contact Information
- 16329 Renault St, West Lafayette, IN
- sruthika.academics@gmail.com
- +1 (502) 298-5786
- Sruthika Shivakumar
Technical Skills
C
90%
Python
95%
Java
90%
Machine Learning/AI
80%
Communication
95%
Facial and Object Detection
85%
SystemVerilog
75%
Adobe Creative Suite
90%
Teaching
95%
Teamwork
95%
Organization
95%
Professional Experience
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant — Hardware for ML (ECE 69500)
Jan 2026 - Present
Purdue University
- Selected as UTA for a graduate-level course on hardware acceleration and VLSI design for ML — a rare undergraduate appointment
- Mentored graduate students on FPGA pipelines, memory hierarchy, and hardware-software co-design
- Collaborated with faculty on assessment design and evaluation workflows
Research Assistant — AI for Musicians VIP
Jan 2026 - Present
Vertically Integrated Projects, Purdue University
- Design and implement autonomous robotic systems integrating embedded hardware, control logic, and ML-based perception
- Develop real-time firmware in C/C++ and Python; write low-level drivers and hardware interfaces for sensor-actuator systems
- Contribute to architecture reviews, rapid prototyping, and iterative hardware-software validation
Software Lead — Holographic Monitor Project
Jul 2025 - Present
Purdue University
- Led cross-functional hardware and software team; owned project outcomes from architecture through delivery
- Designed and optimized a real-time eye-detection algorithm improving detection efficiency by 25%
- Collaborated with hardware engineers on system integration; managed timelines and milestone reporting
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant — Advanced C Programming (ECE 26400)
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025
Purdue University
- Mentored 15+ students in advanced C concepts including memory management, pointers, and data structures
- Led weekly office hours and collaborated with faculty on grading and constructive feedback
Head of Learning
Dec 2025 - Present
Purdue IEEE
- Oversees technical workshops on embedded systems, robotics, and programming for 100+ student members
- Develops hands-on curriculum bridging hardware theory and practical implementation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Aug 2023 - Dec 2027
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
Concentrations: AI/ML, Semiconductors & Microcontrollers, Computer Systems
Minor in Forensic Sciences
Certifications
GCP Digital Leader
2024
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
2023
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2023
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Azure Data Fundamentals
2022
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - SE-8 Java Programmer
2022
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Python
2019
Portfolio
A selection of embedded systems, robotics, and software projects.
Contact
Let's get in touch - from research opportunities to productive conversation!
Contact Info
Location
16329 Renault Street
West Lafayette, IN
Phone Number
(502) 298-5786
Email Address
sruthika.academics@gmail.com
shivaks@purdue.edu