Punyaa
Banglore
Summary
Adept Software Firmware Engineer with a proven track record at HP Inc R&D, enhancing printer firmware functionality and user experience. Excelled in automating analysis processes, cutting testing time by 25%, and leading cross-functional teams to innovate low-cost solutions. Skilled in Python, C++, and effective mentoring, I leverage technical expertise and leadership to drive projects to success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Firmware Engineer
HP Inc R &D
Bangalore
01.2021 - Current
Feature development for new firmware
- Enabled a reporting system to let the user know about the supply information, and localized the reports according to the language settings of the country.
- Adding a feature of duplex printing in low-end home laser printers.
- Quality Assurance testing using Postman and in-house built software tools.
Bug Fixes and Code Enhancements
- With the help of the Multi and Lauterbach debuggers, I analyzed the memory leaks and coding errors.
- Automated analysis processes reduce the redundant testing time by 25%.
- Interacting with customers and triaging the problems to reach solutions as soon as possible.
Leadership and Mentoring
- Guiding and helping the new interns and getting them onboarded with the work environment
- Taking up tasks to motivate and spread information about the uses of Copilot by doing live, hands-on printer breakdown training sessions.
- Led a team to develop manual duplex scanning solutions, reducing operational errors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during the hackathons to present innovative ideas for low-cost printer solutions.
Training and Orientation
- Developed firmware for laser home printers, ensuring robust functionality and customer satisfaction.
- During the internship, I learned about the print path in inkjet and LaserJet printers.
- Developed a tool to decrease the debugging and triaging time for the defects.
- Utilizing the company portal to learn about AI and to improve efficiency by learning prompt engineering.
- Learned to use Hugging Face and Llama AI to create a personalized chatbot to help the interns with onboarding and learn about the basic firmware architecture of the printer.
Summer Intern
SAIL R&D
Ranchi
05.2019 - Current
- Vocational training and hands on experience in the RDCIS substation and having a brief overview about the equipment and their protection schemes
- Learning about the power distribution and checking the insulation of all the electrical equipment to ensure no hazardous events
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore01.2021
12th - Science
Delhi Public School
Dhanbad01-2017
10th - General
Mount Carmel
Digwadih01-2015
Skills
- Python
- C
- C
- Numpy
- Pandas
- Matplotlib
- GitHub
- Jira
Websites
Certification
- Generative AI Concepts, DataCamp
- Introductions to Embeddings with OpenAI API, DataCamp
- Introduction to ChatGPT, DataCamp
- Machine Learning with Python, Coursera
- Introduction to Linux, Coursera
- Fundamentals of C++ Programming, Udemy
Projects
Finance aid Tool, A learning application created with help of prompt engineering to categorize day-to-day expenses and suggest areas to cut down. ScanGENIX- PanHPHackathon’24, A streamlined solution for efficient multipage duplex scanning, reducing user frustration with automatic page reordering. QRPrint-Innovate for India’23, Developing a model where consumers could directly scan the QR code to clone the printer’s IP, reducing the hassle of third-person intervention.
Affiliations
Public Speaking
· Toastmasters
Delivered speeches on leadership and team management
Improved communication through speeches evaluation and impromptu speaking
Event Organization
· Horizon’19
A 3-Day National Tech-Fest organized by ISTE comprised of Hackathons and seminars
Managing Sponsorships and Event speakers
AI Workshops and Printer Tear Down Sessions
Disassembling the product and describing about the key component
Discussing possible bottlenecks and how to optimize printer efficiency
Community Service and Sustainability Efforts
· Braille it up
This was an initiative to learn from the blind make greeting cards for them using the board
· Climate Fresk @RCB
This was a company initiative where we planned some goals to distribute information about how to keep the environment clean and safe
· Neev NGO
Conducted stall events on Bangalore to sell products which in turn help the ladies of the village in Hur lung, Jamshedpur
· Teach For Vellore
An initiative that provided a platform to teach less privileged students of local schools about computer and basic programming.
Accomplishments
Generative AI Concepts DataCamp
Introductions to Embeddings with OpenAI API DataCamp
Introduction to ChatGPT DataCamp
Machine Learning with Python Coursera
Introduction to Linux Coursera
Fundamentals of C++ Programming Udemy
Timeline
Software Firmware Engineer
HP Inc R &D
01.2021 - Current
Summer Intern
SAIL R&D
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
12th - Science
Delhi Public School
10th - General
Mount Carmel
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