Koushik Raghav Sankar

Associate Senior Robotics Engineer @ Dimaag-AI

A little about me

I am a passionate Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in autonomous systems and AI. Currently serving as an Associate Senior Robotics Engineer at Dimaag-AI, where I develop algorithms for Autonomous Electric Vehicles in off-road environments

I'm seeking a role in Autonomous Systems Engineering to apply my expertise in programming, navigation algorithms, and AI, contributing to innovative projects in autonomous vehicles and intelligent robotics

Work Experience

June 2021 - Current

Dimaag-AI, Bangalore, India

Associate Senior Robotics Engineer

  • Key contributor to Autonomous Systems, enhancing the navigation stack
  • Migrated legacy code to C++, achieving significant performance improvements on hardware platforms
  • Developed Lidar-based segmentation for smooth trajectory navigation in off-road environments
  • Developed a 3D PointCloud based algorithm to detect incline planes, enhancing terrain adaptability for autonomous navigation
  • Streamlined version control for coding standards and efficient releases
  • Led a 3-member team on a Fleet Management Robot project, delivering key milestones on schedule
  • Provided coding mentorship and career development, managed resources and optimised team utilisation, fostering growth and efficiency

May 2019 - May 2021

Fifth Generation Technologies, Chennai, India

Software Engineer

  • Developed and deployed end-to-end solutions in computer vision, data analytics, and digital twins leveraging machine learning, while delivering robust service-based applications
  • Assisted in the development of a digital twin for Industrial IoT applications, supporting Industry 4.0 transformation initiatives
  • Designed a digital simulator that generates real-time behavioral datasets
  • Implemented time series analysis algorithms to predict unplanned downtime between 2 to 8 hours in advance

Knowledge & Skills

Programming

  • C++
  • Python
  • JavaScript

Robotics Frameworks & Software

  • ROS Noetic & Humble
  • Movebase
  • Nav2
  • roslibjs
  • Git
  • CI/CD

Perception & Vision

  • PCL (Point Cloud Library)
  • OpenCV
  • Visual Servoing
  • Object Tracking

Mapping & Localization

  • 2D/3D SLAM
  • AMCL

Simulation & Visualization

  • Gazebo
  • RViz
  • NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Full Stack Development

  • ReactJS
  • Ionic
  • Socket.io

DevOps & Version Control

  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Git

Education

2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, India

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