About me

I am a Software Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, AR/VR, and complex network systems. With a B.E. in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, I thrive on building scalable, production-grade architectures and tackling difficult engineering challenges.

At Qualcomm, I designed and deployed Code Buddy, an automated AI code reviewer supporting 2,500+ repositories, which saves an estimated 100,000 person-hours monthly. I also contribute to the Non-Access Stratum (NAS) layer for 4G/5G modems, specifically implementing critical security protocols like identity disclosure detection to protect users from fake base stations.

Previously, I served as the first President of the Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab, completed a research scholarship at TU Braunschweig (Germany) in Mixed Reality sustainability modeling, and interned at AMD where I optimized massive bus tracing pipelines. From fine-tuning LLMs to debugging low-level network protocol race conditions, I am passionate about pushing technological boundaries.

My Interests

  • Augmented Reality

    Augmented Reality

    Recipient of the prestigious DAAD Scholarship, developed a Mixed Reality application on HoloLens to visualize complex LCA data. As the founding President of Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab, BITS Pilani, led a team of 40 students on various AR/VR projects and hosted a VR Experience Zone during Oasis, generating profits exceeding ₹40,000.

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    App Development

    Designed and developed several mobile applications using Flutter during internships, including: FloraFast: A plant delivery app, Adoption App: For connecting users with adoptable dogs, Live Train Tracker: For real-time train status updates, iWorksLab: A food delivery app, Notes and Weather App

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    Cellular Networks

    At Qualcomm, contributed to the NAS (Non-Access Stratum) layer for NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) and LTE (4G) architecture by implementing critical features and resolving high-priority customer issues.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    Developed a Code Review Assistant extension for version control systems like Code Collaborator, Swarm, and GitHub at Qualcomm. The tool leverages the entire code repository as context to enhance code review efficiency.

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    DevOps

    Received the CCIB SCPAY Award for leading the migration of continuous integration systems from Jenkins to Azure DevOps. This transition improved scalability, reliability, and reduced deployment times.

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    Game Development

    Created a water conservation game for NCERT and developed other games like UNO and 3D survival games as part of academic projects.

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Experiences


Resume

Full-Time Experience

  1. Qualcomm

    Software Engineer July 2024 - Present
    Code Buddy (GenAI Review Assistant) & SlideGen
    • Architected a production-grade automated reviewer supporting 2,500+ repositories across GitHub, Helix Swarm, and Gerrit, ensuring code quality and design compliance.
    • Engineered a custom solution using Tree-sitter for syntactic analysis and Redis for stream management, reducing processing latency by 75%.
    • Scaled the tool to process over 60,000 code reviews per month, saving the company an estimated 100,000 person-hours monthly.
    • Prototyped SlideGen, a generative application synthesizing raw technical data into professional presentations strictly adhering to corporate design templates.
    Modem Software
    • Successfully implemented identity disclosure protocols to detect fake base stations. This is a critical security feature protecting users from rogue network attacks.
    • Added new features to 4G Mobility and Session Management modules in the Non-Access Stratum (NAS) layer for LTE and NTN architectures.
    • Managed and enhanced the unit test framework by creating targeted test cases, analyzing crashes, and resolving complex 4G modem issues.

Internships

  1. AMD

    January 2024 – June 2024
    Software Development Engineer Intern

    • Crafted multi-threaded script utilizing LSF to analyze 250GB+ bus tracing data, cutting runtime from a week to 45 mins, addressing volume & IO overhead.
    • Utilized JIRA Rest API for automating CRUD operations, summarizing 1000+ issues, & establishing hierarchical linkage to optimize project management.
    • Conducted competitive analysis of benchmarks (Sysbench and SPEC 2017) on several server machines, providing insights into system performance.
    • Created new benchmarks & developed automation scripts to streamline benchmarking processes, elevating the efficiency of performance analysis pipeline.

    Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab Workshop

  2. Standard Chartered Bank

    May 2023 – July 2023
    Software Development Engineer Intern

    • Improved code reliability for SC Pay by implementing 100+ test cases using JUnit and Mockito, achieving outstanding 98.61% test coverage.
    • Managed the setup and deployment of over 10 repositories using Azure DevOps, ensuring continuous integration and rapid software releases.
    • Facilitated efficient collaboration with Bitbucket for version control & code reviews, streamlining development processes & improving team productivity.

  3. Invoxel Technologies

    June 2022 – July 2022
    Software Development Engineer

    • Created AR application for an art gallery, leveraging image recognition to scan paintings, retrieve relevant information, showcasing it on a virtual canvas.
    • Implemented robust AR Object positioning by using private Wayspot Anchors, ensuring stable alignment of virtual elements with real-world objects.
    • Developed a multi-touch application using “TouchScript” for a museum, enabling concurrent usage by multiple users on touch-enabled devices.

Scholarship Projects

  1. Indo-German Sustainability Challenge

    • Developed user-friendly Mixed Reality application for visualizing complex Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, facilitating decision-making processes.
    • Demonstrated the application's features, enabling intuitive navigation, scenario selection & CO2 emissions visualization over the product's lifetime.
    • Presented the AR application on the “HoloLens” to a scientific jury, receiving accolades for its innovative approach & potential impact on LCA analysis.
    • Collaborated seamlessly with international teams, fostering effective cross-cultural communication and teamwork at TU Braunschweig and BITS Pilani.

  2. Geospatial Mapping and Location Services | C# Language

    • Created MapMyIndia SDK's Navigate to and from feature with intuitive zooming animations, facilitating effortless travel between map locations.
    • Built a versatile Map Layer Inspector Panel, automating marker and model management on the map, resulting in significantly reduced development time.
    • Implemented smooth zoomable and rotation functionality, ensuring a fluid and distortion-free experience, resulting in enhanced map interactions.

    • Developed an engaging, web-based educational game funded by NCERT (overseen by Prof. Neetu Yadav) to teach young children about water conservation.
    • Contributed to audio production, animation, script writing, and game design to create an interactive and thought-provoking learning experience.

Education

  1. Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science | 8.11
    • Acquired expertise in core subjects, including Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management Systems, Computer Architecture, and Compiler Construction.
    • Ranked among the top coders in the institute.
    • Selected as one of the top 10 students to receive the DAAD Scholarship for research on mixed reality applications as a guest researcher at TU Braunschweig, Germany.
    • Spearheaded the establishment of multiple labs at BITS Pilani, including the Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab, Tinkering Lab, and Postman Lab.
    • Served as the inaugural president of the Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab, fostering industry partnerships and leading a 40-member team to develop AR/VR solutions, immersive experiences, and interactive simulations. Organized a VR Experience Zone at Oasis, generating ₹40,000+ in profits.
    • Founded the Blockchain Department in the Coding Club, defining its vision, managing initial recruitments, and hosting the ICP Hackathon.
    • Actively participated in hackathons and coding competitions.
    • Secured top performance in the Publicis Sapient Jumpstart Hackathon, earning exclusive access to the prestigious Jumpstart Program.

  2. Higher Secondary Education | 91.6%
    • Recieved Manav Alok Award During Farewell for excellence in the field of Quizzing
    • TECHNOTHLON by IIT Guwahati - City Rank 3, State Rank 23
    • Brainwave Interschool Quiz, Manav Sthali School - First in 2019, Second in 2017
    • Australian National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ) - Certificate of High Distinction 2018, Certificate of Distinction 2016
    • Chem-Marathon in Pulse 2019, Bal Bharti School - Third Rank
    • Geek-A-Hertz Capture the Flag - Presented Business Plan & Qualified Level 1
    • FIITJEE Talents Reward Examination (FTRE) 2014 - State Rank 3, Delhi (Central Zone)
    • Maths Genius Award 2012 - State Rank 3, All India Rank 15
    • XXXII Manav Sthali Maths Talent Test 2016 - Silver Medal
    • International Olympiad of Science (IOS) 2015 - Level 1 State Rank 15, Level 2 State Rank 47
    • National Creativity Olympiad 2015 - Certificate of Excellence
    • National Genius Search Examination (MAINS) 2015 - Qualified
    • National French Spellbee Competition 2015 - First & Second Round of Intermediate Level
    • 4th Max Life Insurance i-genius Scholarship - Certificate of Merit
    • ASEAN Quiz 2018 - Certificate of Appreciation
    • Second Position in Interschool Open Skating Championship

My skills

  • Augmented Reality
    90%
  • App Development
    80%
  • Artificial Intelligence
    80%
  • C/C++
    90%
  • Java
    80%
  • Python
    80%
  • DevOps
    70%

Other Skills


Coursework

  • Data Structure and Algorithms
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Computer Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Database Management System
  • Computer Architecture
  • Discrete Structure in Computer Science
  • Computer Graphics
  • Compiler Construction
  • Blockchain

Projects

  • Cliffside Conquest

    Game Development, Unity

  • Digital Twin - MapMyIndia

    Mapbox SDK, Geolocation, Unity

  • Compiler Construction

    Compiler Construction

    C Language

  • Live Train Status

    Live Train Status

    Database Management System, Flutter

  • Wise Water Man

    WiseWaterman - Water Conservation Game for NCERT

    Game Development

  • UNO

    UNO Game

    Java Project, Game Development

  • Emailer

    IGCSM Life Cycle Anaysis

    Mixed Reality, HoloLens

  • food

    Decentralized Academic Certificate System

    Blockchain

  • application

    Simulation of Delhi's Air pollution

    Numberical Analysis

  • Art Gallery

    Augmented Reality, Image Recognition

  • FloraFast - Plant Delivery App

    Flutter, App Development

  • finance

    iworkslab - Food Delivery App

    Flutter, App Development

  • finance

    Adoption App

    Flutter, App Development

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    Notes App

    Flutter, App Development

  • finance

    Other projects on Github

    Various Other Skills


Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab initiatives

  • KXR Smithy Simulation

    Augmented/Virtual Reality

  • Hand Tracking

    Open CV

  • Campus Navigation

    Augmented/Virtual Reality

  • Measure Tape

    Augmented/Virtual Reality

Extra

Curricular

Volunteering

  1. Kalipatnapu AR/VR Lab BITS Pilani (President) | May 2023 - Jun 2024

    • Strengthened industry partnerships to identify opportunities and develop innovative AR/VR solutions, immersive experiences, and interactive simulations.
    • Led a team of 40 students working on diverse AR/VR projects and organized a VR Experience Zone during Oasis, generating over ₹40,000 in profits.


  2. Coding Club - Blockchain Dept (Coordinator) | July 2022 - May 2023

    • Established the Blockchain Department under the Coding Club, outlining its objectives, executing initial recruitments, and leading the organization of the ICP Hackathon.

  3. Tinkering Lab - BITS Pilani

    • Pioneered the establishment of the Tinkering Lab at BITS Pilani, ensuring students had 24/7 access to tools and machines needed to prototype ideas.
    • Managed inventory for consumable goods, acquired new tools, and fostered a culture of innovation.


    Tinkering Lab Bits Pilani
  4. Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament

    • Won a silver medal in the mixed doubles category at the BITS Premier League (BPL) tennis tournament.


    Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament
  5. BITS Pilani Hockey Team (Member)

    • Represented BITS Pilani as a member of its hockey team, demonstrating teamwork and athletic commitment.


    BITS Pilani Hockey Team
  6. YuvaSpark NGO (External Relations and Development Team)

    • Contributed to YuvaSpark, a youth-led nonprofit focused on child welfare and educational causes, as a member of the External Relations team.
    • Connected with stakeholders to promote the organization’s initiatives and developed a website to enhance its outreach and operational efficiency.


    YuvaSpark NGO
  7. Postman Lab

    • Contributed to establishing the Postman Lab at BITS Pilani to promote API literacy and API-first principles among students.


    Postman Lab
  8. ACM Club (App Developer)

    • Developed several mobile applications, including a notes app, an adoption app, and a weather app, as part of the ACM Club.
    • Participated in the ACM Summer Explore Program under the mentorship of Pranav Saxena, Staff Software Engineer at Meta.


Hobbies

  • Marathon

    Marathon

  • Trekking

    Trekking

  • Tennis

    Tennis

  • gym

    Working Out

  • Hockey

    Hockey

  • Skating

    Skating

  • Table Tennis

    Table Tennis

  • cook

    Cooking