hey, i’m indi! i am a passionate computer scientist and engineer located in chicago! i love learning new things and taking on new challenges - in a past role, i rapidly took responsibility for all computer vision systems on all production lines, made continuous improvements to the vision and software systems, and achieved a savings of well over $500k anually. in my current role, i work on reverse engineering vehicle communications and full-stack software development. for work i usually code in C#, but in my free time i love learning new programming languages and software tools. in my free time, i love listening to music, 3D printing and tinkering with electronics, playing with my cats, spending time with my friends, and working on my car (2005 Saab 9-2X Aero - iykyk). hit me up, i love meeting new people!
skills
- languages/frameworks: C, C++, C# (.NET/Core, MVC, EFC, LINQ), Java, PHP, JavaScript, Google Apps Script, HTML, CSS, SQL (various flavors), Python (OpenCV, Eigen, networkx), MATLAB, PowerShell, Prolog, OCaml, Go
- databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, SQLite, NoSQL
- tooling: Git, GitHub/GitLab/Gitea, Azure DevOps, Postman, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Amazon Web Services (EC2, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk)
- ui frameworks: Material UI, TkInter, niceGUI, Qt, Windows Forms, WPF, React
- other: Scrum, Agile methodologies, Stratus Vision SPIN/SPINDLE
notable projects
Image Classification AI
- AI PCB defect finding project, selected for inclusion in executive presentations to German and US Departments of Energy and Bosch Global President, spotlighting high annual savings and output quality improvements for a low input cost.
Low-Cost Universal Camera Array (LUCA)
- co-developed and maintained Bosch’s in-house computer vision solution. gradually took ownership of the project and became the sole developer and maintainer of the project.
Ada - Smart Home Voice Assistant
- project aimed at creating a fully local voice assistant capable of answering questions, browsing the web, and controlling home devices (through Home Assistant).
PDP-11 Instruction Set Simulator
- designed a C program which accurately simulates the PDP-11 computer’s assembly language, complete with virtual memory, CPU registers, and a caching system. I/O can be performed via the command line or through files.
DriveTime
- led a team of five in co-designing a web application intended to incentivize truck drivers to drive more safely. utilized C#, CSHMTL, Entity Framework Core, Ebay API, iTunes API, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS EC2, and AWS RDS.
professional experience
Diesel Laptops LLC - Vehicle Software Engineer
Irmo, SC, USA (Remote from Chicago, IL)
August 2024 - Present
- spearheaded development of Diesel Laptops’s revolutionary vehicle diagnostics platform Diesel Explorer.
- took ownership of - and completed - projects involving core code, infrastructure, API services, and customer feature requests.
- reverse-engineered manufacturer-specific communication protocols and implemented solutions for replacing OEM software tools.
- ensured ongoing software evolution, from memory optimization to multithreading, critical infrastructure, and UI improvements.
Robert Bosch Inc. – Engineer (Software/AOI)
Anderson, SC, USA
March 2023 - August 2024
- took sole responsibility for all computer vision systems and all related infrastructure in the LTCC production line, utilizing tools from Stratus Vision, Teledyne, ATMO, and our locally-designed LUCA computer vision platform.
- performed maintenance and spearheaded ongoing improvement of computer vision systems through projects such as AI implementation, statistical analysis, database management, and more.
- provided the department with local support for developing and maintaining software projects involving C++, C#, Python, Excel, R, JavaScript, and MS SQL Server.
- led continuous improvement initiatives reducing costs by over $300k annually.
Clemson Computing and Information Technology – IT Technician
Clemson, SC, USA
January 2021 - December 2022
- provided real-time, in-person A/V system and networking support to university employees and students.
- coordinated and performed hardware and software installs, upgrades, and maintenance across campus.
Chick-fil-A – Team Member
Cherrydale, SC, USA
May 2017 - August 2020
- granted a great degree of autonomy and trusted to work independently managing a one-of-a-kind pilot Chick-fil-A franchise.
- performed management duties including inventory tracking, forecasting, order placement, mileage tracking, sales reports, and more.
other
leadership roles
- General Secretary at Clemson Boards (Clemson - 2020-2022)
- President of the ΗΣΑ National Honor Society, ΦΒ chapter (2017-18)