Summary
Vishnu Pillai is a Purdue University computer engineering undergraduate with a minor in AI/ML, bringing practical software internship experience at PNI Sensor and hands-on academic roles mentoring 450+ students in digital system design. He codes confidently in C, Python, and MATLAB, and has built tooling such as a Python grading script and virtual lab components (virtual breadboard/FPGA) to make hardware workflows more accessible. Vishnu has contributed to NASA-collaborative image processing for solar sail analysis and led a subteam on edge detection—demonstrating an ability to translate research problems into working algorithms. Based in Santa Rosa, he pairs curiosity-driven self-learning with team-focused execution and is seeking full-time roles starting Spring 2025. An early maker, he also built a POV LED display during a robotics program, reflecting a blend of embedded, algorithmic, and educational experience.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering at Purdue University
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Maria Carrillo High School
Spanish, English