Robotics Graduate

Prathap Selvakumar

Prathap Selvakumar

ABOUT ME

I'm a dedicated robotics engineering student with a passion for creating intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. My journey combines Python, ROS2, and machine learning. I am actively seeking roles in Robotics Software Engineering, Autonomous Navigation (SLAM), Computer Vision, and AI/ML, where I can apply my expertise in ROS2, Python, C++, and deep learning to build and deploy robust, state-of-the-art autonomous systems.

Education History

Current

University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Logo

MSc Robotics

University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

2025 - Current

  • Designed and deployed robotic systems using ROS2, Python, and computer vision, achieving 95% navigation accuracy on the Leo Rover robot.
  • Collaborated in a five-member team to troubleshoot and calibrate control algorithms, cutting positional drift by 20%.
  • Used MATLAB, TensorFlow, and OpenCV to simulate and automate robotic tasks, reducing testing time by 30%.

Key Achievements

Admitted to prestigious MSc programResearch opportunitiesIndustry collaborations

2025

2024

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India Logo

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

2020 - 2024

  • Applied AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science methods to complete six applied research and development projects.
  • Built an AI-based image recognition system for automation, increasing classification accuracy by 12% and reducing manual verification time by 25%.

Key Achievements

CGPA: 8.49Dean's List RecognitionActive participation in technical societies

2020

Experience

2025

C-Square Info Solutions (Subsidiary of Reliance Retail) Logo

Software Engineer

C-Square Info Solutions (Subsidiary of Reliance Retail)

AUG-2024 to MAY-2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Built and optimised ERP web applications for a pharmaceutical business using React.js and Node.js, digitalising operations across 8 departments and cutting processing time by 35%.
  • Re-engineered more than 50 static APIs into dynamic, modular endpoints, eliminating 1,000+ redundant code lines per report page and improving scalability by 40%.
  • Refined front-end architecture with reusable React hooks and Context APIs, increasing interface responsiveness and maintainability by 25%.
  • Strengthened database queries and implemented secure RESTful API authentication, resulting in a 30% gain in data retrieval speed.

Technologies

React.jsJavaScriptHTML/CSSGit

2024

2024

Qentelli Solutions Logo

AI/ML Project Intern

Qentelli Solutions

FEB-2024 to APR-2024

Key Responsibilities

  • Participated in AI/ML projects focused on predictive analytics.
  • Assisted in developing machine learning models for business applications.
  • Gained hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and tools.

Technologies

PythonMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsData Science

2024

2024

National University of Singapore Logo

Big Data Analytics using Deep Learning - Academic Internship

National University of Singapore

DEC-2023 to JAN-2024

Key Responsibilities

  • Directed a team of 4 interns to deliver a deep learning project, securing a final project score of 44/50 (Grade A, 74%).
  • Trained and fine-tuned neural networks on large-scale datasets, enhancing model precision by 15%.
  • Implemented data visualisation dashboards using Python libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn), reducing analysis time by 25%.

Technologies

PythonTensorFlowDeep LearningBig Data Analytics

2023

2023

C-Square Info Solutions (Subsidiary of Reliance Retail) Logo

Python Developer Intern

C-Square Info Solutions (Subsidiary of Reliance Retail)

SEP-2023 to NOV-2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Developed Python scripts for automation and data processing.
  • Worked on internal tools to improve team productivity.
  • Gained experience with database operations and API integration.

Technologies

PythonSQLData ProcessingMongoDB

2023

Technical Arsenal

A comprehensive overview of my technical expertise across robotics, AI, and embedded systems.

All Core Competencies
Advanced Proficiency

Featured Projects

A showcase of engineering work across robotics, machine learning, and software development.

Autonomous Robot
Robotics

Autonomous Robot

Self-navigating robot using SLAM and path planning algorithms with real-time obstacle detection

Drone Feedback Controller
RoboticsRLControl Systems

Drone Feedback Controller

Adaptive Q-learning reinforcement learning agent with a nested PID actuation layer for UAV position stabilisation and waypoint navigation.

Reinforcement Learning Exercise
RLRobotics

Reinforcement Learning Exercise

Implementations of various reinforcement learning algorithms including MDPs, Q-Learning, and Policy Gradients for custom environments.

Robotics Manipulator
RoboticsControl Systems

Robotics Manipulator

Implementation of kinematics, dynamics, trajectory planning, and control systems for robotic manipulators using Python and NumPy.

Visual Causal Chain Bookmarking
RLDissertation

Visual Causal Chain Bookmarking

[MSc Dissertation — In Progress] A novel credit assignment method for long-horizon agentic RL. VCBM automatically identifies causal "bookmarks" from HTTP state-change events, redistributing gradient credit to causally significant steps — achieving up to 98% rollout overhead reduction vs. naive baselines.

ROS 2 - Basic Programming & Practice
RoboticsROS2

ROS 2 - Basic Programming & Practice

Autonomous drone flight control system using ROS 2, featuring PID controllers and waypoint navigation.

Computer Vision Experiments: CIFAR-10 Classification
AI/MLComputer Vision

Computer Vision Experiments: CIFAR-10 Classification

A comparative study of Traditional Computer Vision (HOG+SVM) vs Deep Learning (CNN) for image classification on the CIFAR-10 dataset.

HybridNet: Adaptive CNN-LSTM Fusion
AI/MLComputer VisionDeep Learning

HybridNet: Adaptive CNN-LSTM Fusion

A hybrid deep learning architecture combining CNNs and Bidirectional LSTMs with an adaptive gating mechanism for state-of-the-art CIFAR-10 classification.

A-Star Algorithm
Algorithms

A-Star Algorithm

Interactive A* path planner for grid navigation with obstacle placement and route replay

Audio Search Engine
AI/ML

Audio Search Engine

Voice-powered search with NLP and speech recognition

Agro Analytics
AI/ML

Agro Analytics

AI-driven crop monitoring and predictive analytics system

Snake Detection
AI/MLComputer Vision

Snake Detection

Real-time snake detection and classification system using YOLOv8

Social Media Chat Bot Marvin
AI/MLDissertation

Social Media Chat Bot Marvin

Undergraduate dissertation: An AI-powered Telegram chatbot providing real-time social media marketing insights and analytics.

Publications

Comparative Analysis Implementation of Queuing Songs in Players Using Audio Clustering Algorithm

Comparative Analysis Implementation of Queuing Songs in Players
Using
Audio Clustering Algorithm

Certificates

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IGI Publication

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Python And Flask Framework Complete Course For Beginners

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

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JavaScript Programming

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Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

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NumPy & Pandas in Python

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JavaScript Programming

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C Programming from Scratch to Master

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Basics of Python

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Power BI Fundamentals

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Machine Learning and Big Data

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SHAH - 1353 PRATHAP S

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AI/ML Project Internship

Valued Feedback

Insights and recommendations from professors and mentors who have guided my journey.

Dr.B.Aarthi
Dr. Sri Devi
Dr. Faritha Banu
Mohan Raj
Vijay Kanna
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