Pranav Adya
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Related Coursework:
- C Programming (CS159)
- Transforming Ideas to Innovation 1 (ENGR131)
- Transforming Ideas to Innovation 2 (ENGR132)
- Advanced C Programming (ECE264)
- Digital System Design (ECE270)
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals 1 (ECE2K1)
Experience
September 2025 - Present
Electronics Subteam Member
Purdue Formula SAE
Wired components like Lambda to Controller Area Network (CAN) to read exhaust oxygen temperatures and transmit air fuel ratio data over the CAN bus within the car. Conducted tradeoff studies on microcontrollers and bluetooth modules and designed a buck regulator schematic for PF27’s custom dashboard.
August 2026 - Present
MA26600 (Ordinary Differential Equations) Grader
Purdue Department of Mathematics
Grade weekly assignments and exams for over 80 students in 2 class sections of undergraduate students.
Summer 2026
JARVIS Desktop Assistant Project
Personal Project
Developed a custom JARVIS-like desktop assistant with an interactive graphical user interface. Integrated YOLO object detection to allow real-time visual tracking and monitoring. Connected smart home automation controls using the tinytuya python library.
Summer 2026
Digital Clock Hardware Project
Personal Project
Simulated and verified multi-bit digital clock logic circuits using TinkerCAD. Used the simulated circuit to create a physical prototype on a breadboard using logic IC counters.
June 2024 - August 2024
Student Intern
Microsoft
With this internship/mentorship, I was able to learn valuable skills to grow both personally and professionally. I learned how to integrate and create my own artificial intelligence chatbot into a web application, which has allowed me to better understand the potential applications of AI in various industries. This experience has also given me the confidence to pursue more advanced projects in the field of computer science and engineering.
October 2023 - June 2024
High School Aerospace Scholars Program
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The High School Aerospace Scholars program at NASA gives students the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and gain valuable skills and experience in the field of aerospace engineering. This program helps students explore their interests in STEM fields and provides a unique hands-on learning experience.
June 2024 - July 2024
General Engineering Program
University of California, Berkeley
Participated in a 1 week on-site program about the different types of engineering disciplines. During the program, I had the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and gain knowledge from many guest speakers. This experience broadened my understanding of the diverse career paths available in the field of engineering.
January 2024 - April 2024
American Rocketry Challenge
Rocket Building/Testing
My team and I learned how to design, build, and launch model rockets. With this we gained hands-on experience on solving engineering and aerospace problems.
September 2022 - April 2024
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Website Design Team
My team and I created a website based on the assigned topic using knowledge of content, graphics, and layout. We carefully curated the content to ensure it was informative and engaging for the website visitors. Additionally, we utilized our graphic design skills to create visually appealing elements that enhanced the overall user experience.
January 2018 - Present
Apex Texas Youth Honor Society
Website Manager
I learned the foundational concepts of a product’s design and development through making a website for them. Through my experience as a website manager, I realized the significance of user interface in enhancing user satisfaction and overall experience.
July 2023 - August 2023
Exploring Engineering Camp
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Multi-week experience exploring 12 engineering fields through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. This experience allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various engineering disciplines and their applications in real-world scenarios.