Summary
Abdul Ahad is a Senior Autonomy Engineer with six years of hands-on experience turning SLAM research into production-grade robotics systems across indoor and outdoor industrial environments. He has designed multisession SLAM frameworks, optimized localization pipelines to cut compute by 30%, and co-developed real-time path planning using the Frenet frame for diverse vehicle platforms. Proficient in C++, Python, and ROS, he integrates LiDAR, camera and ultrasonic sensors into robust perception and sensor-fusion stacks that have reduced downtime and improved deployment reliability. A technology leader who rose from validation and testing roles to senior autonomy engineering, he pairs deep technical execution with measured leadership as former chairperson of IEEE RAS SBC RIT and student representative for IEEE RAS Kerala. Based in Bengaluru, he focuses on scalable autonomy, mentoring junior engineers, and shipping practical robotics solutions that bridge academia and industry.
6 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Secondary School, 10, Secondary School, 10 at Sharjah Indian School
High School, Bio-Maths, High School, Bio-Maths at Citadel Residential School
English, Malayalam, Hindi