B.S. in Computer Engineering. Coursework and project-based experience in software development, computer systems, FPGA logic design, and signal processing.
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[v09.28.2026]Anissh Guruprasad
>
I
like to build
Hands on engineering, this is my passion. I'm a Computer Engineer at UIUC focused on embedded systems, robotics, and hardware/software co-design. I'm ready to take on a role where I can keep learning, contribute to real systems, and grow across hardware and software.
#ifndef GROWING_ENGINEER
#define GROWING_ENGINEER
portfolio_t me = {
"Anissh Guruprasad",
// Hyperlinked Below!
"anisshachar [at] gmail [dot] com",
"linkedin.com/in/anissh-guru/",
"github.com/ifndef-define"
};
about_me_t new_engineer = {
"University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign",
"B.S. in Computer Engineering",
"Expected Graduation: May 2028",
"Project-based learning and experience in"
" software development, robotics,"
" embedded systems, and hardware design.",
};
printf(to_resume(&me, &new_engineer) + "\n");
#endif // GROWING_ENGINEER
$ gcc portfolio.c -o resume && ./resume
> New Engineer defined: Anissh Guruprasad. See output below for more information.
[0x20 - 0x4F // ARCHITECTURE BRIEF]
About
Engineering at the boundary of hardware, firmware, and computation.
I'm drawn to engineering problems that cross abstraction layers, from PCB design and embedded firmware to FPGA logic, software systems, and the interfaces that connect them. I am someone who strives to understand how the full system behaves: how power is delivered, how hardware responds, and how the software ultimately integrates with the physical system.
I've built a portfolio of projects and experiences across both hardware and software, and I'm looking for roles where I can use that breadth to work across system boundaries, contribute wherever the problem demands, and continue growing as an engineer.
// Education
My academic journey and educational background.
[0x50 - 0x8F // SYSTEM REGISTRY]
Projects
Engineered systems, hardware designs, software packages, and much more.
Final project for ECE 385 (Digital Systems Lab) at UIUC. Created a hardware/software co-design using the MicroBlaze soft processor and a custom video rendering pipeline to implement a playable arcade-style Pac-Man game on a Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA.
Unforunately, the Verilog & MicroBlaze source files were corrupted and lost during project demo. Planning to rebuild the project with more robust design principles.
Currently developing custom hardware and software for a TFT display using dual RP2350 microcontrollers, one for driving the display and one for managing the display content and other peripherals. Planned for use in a custom keyboard project, with future applications in robotics and other embedded systems.
Currently working on a development board with dual RP2350 MCUs, along with wireless communication.
Developing a smart garage door controller using an ESP32 microcontroller, with features such as remote access, status monitoring, and integration as a Matter device with Google Home.
The PCB has been designed and fabricated. Currently working on the firmware and Matter integration.
Designed and fabricated a custom PCB for controlling standard 3 and 4-pin PWM fans using a 555 timer and a MOSFET. The PCB is designed to be used in a custom fume hood for my soldering station.
The PCB was successfully fabricated and tested. Now working on designing a custom enclosure for the PCB and fans to be used in my soldering station.
Developing a Python library for VEX TM robotics to abstract the complexity of the VEX Tournament Manager software for other developers and event partners to easily develop custom applications for VEX TM robotics competitions. Additionally, developing a live streaming integration for VEX TM robotics competitions to allow for easier automation of live streaming and event management.
API keys have been expired since June. Still awaiting a response from VEX Robotics to renew the API keys and continue development.
Developed a custom RFID-based attendance system for a student organization to automate attendance tracking and reporting. The system used a Raspberry Pi and RFID readers to scan RFID tags paired with a custom Discord bot to notify members of their attendance.
Learned how to design custom PCBs using KICad by designing a STM32G474-based custom PCB integrating encoder interfaces, RS485 communication, and power regulation, with Raspberry Pi communication for autonomous robotics applications.
This board was only a prototype for learning PCB design and was not used in any robotics applications.
[0x90 - 0xCF // EXPERIENCE]
Experience
Engineering leadership, competitive robotics, and firmware architecture.
Event Partner
Dec 2024 - Present
- Lead and hosted 6+ regional tournaments with 30+ teams each
- Coordinated 50+ volunteers across judging, training, and logistics
- Managed tournament flow, finances, scoring systems, and livestream infrastructure
Treasurer
Aug 2026 - Present
- Spearheading the financial management of a student organization with 100+ members and $10,000+ in annual budget
- Developing automated financial requests and reporting systems across origination departments
Programming Team Lead
Aug 2023 - Dec 2025
- Led software development for 4+ competitive robots and mentored 10+ programmers
- Developed autonomous navigation using Pure Pursuit, PID, and odometry.
- Improved autonomous reliability through iterative testing, tuning, and debugging.
- Collaborated across mechanical and software teams to improve robot integration and prototype mechanisms.
[0xD0 - 0xEF // CAPABILITIES]
Skills & Tools
Engineering domains, hardware platforms, and software stacks.
Software Development
Microcontrollers & Processors
FPGA & HDL
PCB & Hardware Design
Communication Interfaces
Robotics & Control Theory
Mechanical Design & Fabrication
Leadership
Other Skills