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Hi! I am Kartikey, a software engineer. I graduated graduated from the University of Cincinnati majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Computer Science.I have a lot of experience in working with IoT and full-stack development. I am really fond of solving problems, that's how I developed an affinity for computer science and mathematics. I aim to contribute to my community by acknowledging the problems it faces and finding solutions.

kartikeyhpandey@gmail.com

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Education

BSc. in Computer Engineering / University of Cincinnati, Ohio
August 2023

Minors: Computer Science
University Honors Scholar
University Global Scholarship
Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, AI Principles, Machine Learning, Programming Languages, Cyber Defense, Discrete Structures, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Digital Design, Electronics
Activities: UC CubeCats(Vice-President), Information Security & Compliance Committee, Student Government(Voting Member), ACM(Member), IEEE(Member)

Skills

C++

Two years of experience of coding in C++ through classwork and other projects.


Web Development

Have designed and developed several websites during internships and for personal projects.


DevOps

Competent program manager, skilled in DevOps, experience wih Jira and Azure DevOps.


Python

More than three years of experience through schoolwork and personal projects, strongest coding language.


App Development

Skilled in designing and developing Android Apps in Kotlin and Java. Learn more on projects page.


Version Control

Competent in version control, experience with GitHub and BitBucket.


Java

More than four years of experience of coding in Java through school coursework.


UX/UI Design

Skilled UX/UI designer. Comfortable with designing layouts and screens in Adobe Creative Suite.



Computer Engineering Co-op / Chamberlain Group, Chicago
Jan 2020 - May 2020

• Developed the Bluetooth firmware for the Pet Portal in embedded C
• Analyzed and tested the code to optimize the firmware to meet the project requirements
• Increased the range and stability of the Bluetooth signal by 30% and 45% respectively


Software Engineering Co-op / Chamberlain Group, Chicago
Jan 2020 - May 2020

• Spearheaded a multidisciplinary R&D intern team to develop an innovative IoT security solution
• Decreased customer’s expenses by more than 30% and introduced Chamberlain to a new industry
• Developed an intuitive Android app and wrote python scripts to enable LoRa connectivity for the product prototype


LEOPARDSat-1 Power Systems Engineer / UC CubeCats
Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

• Designing battery/power distribution board, solar panels, and solar panel deployment mechanisms
• Testing the engineering model to validate design and ensure requirements are met for the CubeSat to be launched in NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative by Fall 2020


Web Developer / University of Cincinnati
Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

• Redesigned the Department of Chemical Engineering's website to make it accessible
• Made it more interactive and user-friendly by streamlining the interface
• Created and managed a PHP-based database website for the S-STEM Program


Software & Payload Team Lead / Project Sphynx, UC CubeCats
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

• Led a team of 11 engineering students to build a high-altitude balloon payload
• Designed the circuit boards and software architecture based on C++ for the payload
• Built an Arduino-based Muon Detector to measure the number of muon events at different altitudes


Web Developer & Social Media Manager / Ampil Enterprises, India
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

• Designed a high-impact website to maximize user-engagement and cement powerful brand identity
• Organized marketing and advertising campaign through YouTube and other social media accounts

Summary

• Experience of leading large teams effectively.
• Shown probem-solving skills at multiple occasions to reach the final goal.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a team.


Vice-President / UC CubeCats
May 2020 - Present

• Responsible for running our educational program for freshmen, CATiSE(CubeCats Applied Training in Space Exploration).
• Preside at all the CubeCats meetings.


Secretary / UC CubeCats
Dec 2018 - May 2020

• Responsible for drafting meeting agendas, supplying materials, and executing follow-ups for meetings
• Managing general organization (electronic, physical, etc.) of the UC CubeCats
• Designed and developed a responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly website.


Voting Member / Information Security & Compliance Committee, Student Government
Dec 2018 - Present

• Elected to serve as a voting member and represent the student government on the UC's ISCC committee
• Support the development of the university-wide strategic plan for IT


Founder & President / Dwaar Lucknow, India
Sept 2017 - Present

• Started an organization called 'Dwaar Lucknow' to create awareness among people towards social welfare organizations.
• Managed a team of 30 people to work towards our goal.
• Currently, working in collaboration with more than 25 non-profits of Lucknow city.


Founder & Club Leader / TED-Ed Club, CMS, India
May 2017 - May 2018

• Founded the first Ted-Ed club in our state.
• The club had around 150 students, we all worked together to improve our presentation and oratory skills and at the end of the club term, we presented our final Ted talks.

Summary

I have done multiple web and mobile app projects in the past few years. Some of these have been personal projects to learn while others were for an organization or a class. The biggest project I have been part of is Project LEOPARD-Sat1. This project was started as an educational project by an organization at UC, UC CubeCats. I joined CubeCats in 2018 and started working on this project in 2019. These projects help me better my skills as well as give life to my ideas. I enjoy doing projects which solve a prevalent problem in the community around me.


UC COOPeration

UC COOPeration is a software development project undertaken as the culminating requirement for the Software Engineering class. Co-op students are generally eager to connect with other students to learn in more detail about a company’s culture and how they treat their co-ops. These pieces of information can be highly valuable to complete a successful co-op search. However, there is no easy way to get this information. Students typically rely on co-op advisors for contact information which is not efficient. Although the University of Cincinnati has many students participating in a co-op program, there is no network connecting them. UC COOPeration is a solution to this. UC COOPeration is a social media platform to connect co-op students at the University of Cincinnati. It will allow students to message other students and search for companies where other co-ops have worked. UC COOPeration will establish a co-op community at the University of Cincinnati. I and four other students are currently working on the development of this project. I am the Program Manager of the project and responsible for the UX/UI development as well as an android app.

UX & UI Design




Project LEOPARDSat-1/UC CubeCats

I am working on Project LEOPARDSat-1 currently. The purpose of LEOPARDSat1 (Low Earth Orbit Platform for Aerospace Research and Development Satellite One) is twofold. The primary objective of LEOPARDSat1 is to teach undergraduate engineering students at the University of Cincinnati rigorous, in-depth space mission and systems engineering. The secondary objective of LEOPARDSat1 is to study the ability of carbon composite materials to mitigate radiation in space.

To achieve these objectives, we are designing, integrating, testing, and preparing to launch a 1U (10 x 10 x 10 cm) CubeSat. A DIY engineering approach to the CubeSat design will be taken to achieve the educational objectives, with as many of the components as possible either built from scratch or purchased as terrestrial commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components and modified to fit the requirements of the mission. To achieve the secondary objectives, a sensor-array payload will measure the amount of radiation mitigated by carbon composite materials.

The educational outputs of the mission include students learning a baseline mission and systems engineering process for creating future spacecraft missions, students learning how to work together effectively as a team to achieve a common objective, and students learning how to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders through verbal and written modes of communication. The data collected by radiation sensors will provide the space community with information on the viability of using carbon composites for manned, deep-space, and/or orbital missions

Satelite Overview & Design

UC CubeCats Website

UC CubeCats is a student organization at the University of Cincinnati focussing on educating college students about space exploration and CubeSat development. During my tenure as the secretary of the club, I developed the club's website. I used HTML, CSS and JS for the development and Adobe XD for the UX/UI Design.

UX & UI Design


Portfolio App

To practice Android Development, I developed a portfolio app for myself. I used kotlin to develop the app using Android Studio and designed the UX/UI on Adobe XD. I got skilled in inmplementing recycler and card view and became confident to develop an android app in kotlin from scratch. The experience was valuable as it helped me on my first co-op.

UX & UI Design