Prabir Rout

I’m a CS undergraduate focused on AI & ML, and I build production-ready IoT firmware for ESP32/Arduino. In my part-time role at the IoT Lab (KIIT), I integrated sensor drivers (I2C/SPI/UART) with Wi‑Fi and MQTT back-ends to cut manual testing time by ~30%.

I’ve designed BLE GATT profiles for mobile-to-device communication and optimised MTU payloads to improve low-latency, reliable transfers in resource-constrained environments. I also build maintainable firmware by documenting hardware interfaces and firmware APIs and working effectively with Git in cross-functional teams.

On the edge AI side, I deployed YOLOv8 + OpenCV inference on ESP32-CAM to deliver real-time classification (~5 FPS) with no cloud dependency for inference. I enjoy turning ML pipelines into robust embedded execution, including low-latency event handling and efficient data flows.

My projects reflect that same focus: BikeNav uses a custom MTU-optimised BLE packet protocol to drive a distraction-minimised OLED HUD, while SmartWaste runs on-device YOLOv8 and relays results over MQTT to actuate servo-controlled bin lids <200 ms after classification. I’ve also been a top hackathon finalist (including Smart India Hackathon) and a multi-year science representative, which strengthened how I ship under real constraints.