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Santhosh Phanitalpak Gandhala

@santhoshphanitalpakg

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Hands-on robotics trainer and product development engineer specializing in embedded systems and STEM education.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that blend hands-on hardware prototyping and embedded systems with curriculum/product development in collaborative, R&D-driven EdTech or IoT teams.

I am a hands-on robotics trainer and product development engineer with strong foundations in electronics, embedded systems, IoT, automation, and STEM product design. I combine hardware prototyping, PCB-level conceptualization, CAD-based mechanical planning, and curriculum engineering to deliver practical learning outcomes.

I have delivered large-scale training, developed K–12 robotics curriculum and educational content, and built embedded prototypes using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and related toolchains. My work includes published IoT + embedded ML research and practical projects such as StressSense and a driver drowsiness detection system.

I bring engineering rigor, classroom leadership, and product-oriented thinking aligned with EdTech R&D environments, aiming to translate ideas into validated prototypes, robust training modules, and scalable educational products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Innovation Trainer

Entecres Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 (5 months)

Delivered hands-on robotics, electronics, and automation training for K–8 students and led innovation exhibitions, guiding teams from ideation to working prototypes while managing lab inventory and MIS reporting.

Arduino Prototyping Curriculum Design Sensors Actuators Documentation

Software Developer Intern & SME

Byline Learning Solutions LLP

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 (4 months)

Developed and tested Arduino and Raspberry Pi based robotics projects for national educational content, co-authored Grade 9 robotics chapter, and standardized Python codebases for classroom deployment.

Arduino Raspberry Pi Python Embedded Systems Curriculum Development Code Review Documentation

R&D Intern

Technospirit

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Developed Verilog RTL modules and ran VLSI simulations, built embedded prototypes with Wyliodrin Pi, designed Fritzing circuit prototypes, and improved React.js components for internal dashboards.

Verilog VLSI Prototyping Wyliodrin Pi Fritzing React Documentation

Software Developer Intern

Door Step School

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Built a Java + MySQL donor management system, supported digital literacy and STEM initiatives for rural students, and optimized WordPress systems to improve NGO operational efficiency.

Java MySQL WordPress STEM Education Web Development Database Design Optimization Volunteer Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Worked on IoT and embedded ML projects; participated in STEM education and robotics prototyping.

Completed a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with an honours focus in Cloud Computing, covering cloud technologies, embedded systems projects, and IoT applications.