Engineering undergraduate passionate about embedded systems, robotics, automation, and building real-world hardware-software systems using ESP32, Arduino, IoT technologies, and rapid prototyping.
Beyond engineering, I’m an outgoing and curious person who enjoys meeting new people, taking on leadership roles, and constantly learning new things. I love working in teams, exploring new environments, and travelling whenever I can.
Interested in embedded software, robotics, electronics, automation systems, product-focused engineering, and creating technology that has meaningful real-world impact.
akhilamokkapati@gmail.com
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Projects
2026
Soli: Hands-off AI companion for people living with dementia, funded by the SUTD Baby Shark Fund
2026
RUNMO: Wearable rehabilitation platform combining IMU sensing, wireless embedded systems, and a real-time clinician dashboard
2026
UROP: Federated learning on distributed NVIDIA Jetson edge devices
2026
Project Gaitway: Wearable stroke rehabilitation exoskeleton integrating IMU sensing, motor assistance, and GVS balance support
2026
Restaurant Buzzers as Invisible Infrastructure: Ethnographic study of how diners wait, cope, and interact with buzzer systems in a busy Singapore food court
2025
Guide Light: Landmark-based AI navigation concept for people with dementia, submitted to the China International College Students' Innovation Competition (Singapore Division)
2025
RFIND: RFID-based smart inventory localization system using ESP32 microcontrollers and wireless communication
Experience
2025
Jade Foci: Product & Market Research Intern working on AI product positioning, global markets, and TikTok growth experiments
Awards & Recognition
2026
KKH - SUTD Exchange Award: Awarded for my Spring 2027 exchange at Aalto University, Finland
2026
Featured on CNA: Brief feature of our Human Centered Design project proposing a redesign of SUTD's Campus Centre
2025
1st place, NTU Vinmeen: Guitar competition
2024
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: Singapore University of Technology and Design
Education
2027
Aalto University, Finland: Spring 2027 exchange through SUTD's Global Exchange Programme, supported by the KKH - SUTD Exchange Award
Technical Skills
Programming: Python · C · C++ · Arduino C++ · JavaScript · HTML/CSS · MySQL · Data Analysis · Test Automation
Embedded Systems: ESP32 · Arduino · IMU Sensors · RFID Systems · UART · I2C · SPI · CAN Bus · Sensor Integration · Motor Control · ROS · IoT Prototyping · Bluetooth · WiFi · Hardware Debugging
AI / Edge Computing: NVIDIA Jetson · Federated Learning · Distributed Edge Systems
Tools: Git · GitHub · Linux · Fusion360 · KiCad · Basic PCB Design · Figma · Excel · 3D Printing (Bambu P1) · Soldering · Oscilloscope · Multimeter · Jupyter Notebook · VS Code · Arduino IDE · Welding (basic)
Engineering: Hardware-Software Integration · System Integration · Rapid Prototyping · Signal Filtering · Embedded Control Systems
Leadership & Extracurriculars
2026
SEMICON Malaysia Bootcamp Participant: Participated in semiconductor industry workshops, networking sessions, and manufacturing exposure programmes in Kuala Lumpur.
2026
Vice President, Grub Club (SUTD): Led events and community activities for SUTD’s food and cooking club.
2026
Events Director, SQS (SUTD Quantum Society): Organised technical and community events related to quantum technologies and outreach.
2026
Robotics Competitions Operations & Leadership: Led operations for Makerspace Friendlies 2026 and RoboClash 2025.
2026
Hult Prize @ SUTD Organising Committee: Supported startup outreach and mentor coordination.
2025
University Ambassador (SUTD): Exco member from 2025 to March 2026, and still an active ambassador. Give campus tours, support the career fair and outreach events, and serve as point of contact for freshmen.
Guitarist: Performed at campus events including Picnic at the Disco and Music for Thought, and won 1st place at NTU Vinmeen competition.