SANJANA RAO

Detail-oriented Electronics and Communication Engineering student specializing in Biomedical Engineering, with hands-on experience in VLSI, embedded systems, and AI solutions. Proficient in Python, Verilog HDL, and MATLAB. Strong communicator with leadership experience across technical and creative domains. Also skilled in social media marketing, combining technical expertise with digital strategy. Seeking opportunities that merge technology and marketing to drive innovative, real-world solutions.

• VLSI Design Methodologies – Maven Silicon (Sep 2023 – Oct 2023)
  Completed certification focused on digital design, RTL coding, and simulation. Designed a RISC-V processor and an alarm clock using Verilog HDL, Intel Quartus Prime.
• Entrepreneurship – NPTEL Online Course
  Gained foundational knowledge in business planning, innovation strategies, and startup ecosystems.
• Industrial Training in Process Instrumentation – Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers (Nov 2023 – Dec 2023)
  Received hands-on training in the Ammonia and Sulphuric Acid production units. Worked on instrument calibration, safety protocols, and observed DCS-based control systems in an industrial chemical plant setting.

IoT Domain Analyst Project – Winter Semester 2023–2024

• Designed a smart parking prototype using ultrasonic sensors, MQ3 gas sensor, ESP32, and Arduino to reduce CO2 emissions in urban environments.
• Enabled real-time data transmission to the cloud using MQTT, with a custom interface for parking and environmental monitoring.
• Applied linear regression to analyze correlations between emissions, vehicle types, and occupancy data.
• Demonstrated reduced traffic congestion and improved sustainability through optimized parking utilization.

• Integrated YOLOv8 with Vision Transformer (ViT) for high-accuracy wildlife detection in dense forest environments.
• Incorporated Explainable AI (XAI) to visualize decision-making and improve trust in AI predictions.
• Co-authored a research paper currently under journal submission.

• Evaluated YOLOv5, v6, v8, and v10 for performance across multiple environmental conditions.
• Built a real-time detection system using Raspberry Pi and a camera module to track endangered species.
• Developed a compact, hardware-based solution for deployment in remote areas.

• Designed and implemented a custom alarm clock using Verilog HDL, simulating functionality in Intel Quartus Prime and ModelSim.
• Demonstrated understanding of RTL design, sequential circuits, and digital system simulation

• Developed a diagnostic tool using machine learning models trained on blood test parameters.
• Performed data cleaning, feature selection, and evaluation using classification metrics.
• Aimed at providing early detection support in pediatric healthcare.

• Event Coordinator, IEEE EMBS Chapter, VIT
  Organized and managed two major events – BIOS GRAFIKA and INK N QUILL, involving planning, logistics, and team coordination for 100+ participants.
• Member, Juvenile Care Club, VIT
  Participated in school outreach programs, poster-making drives, and awareness campaigns focused on child development and education.
• Guitarist, Music Club, VIT
  Active performer at college events and competitions, contributing to team performances and enhancing cultural engagement on campus.