Hi, I'm Ashok Kumar Chaudhary

Lead Robotics Engineer | Hardware & Software Developer | C++ Developer

📍Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About Me

A results-driven Software Developer and Competitive Programmer with extensive experience in robotics, web technologies, and full-stack software development. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-impact projects, from firmware development and control systems to server-side rendering and SEO optimization. Recognized as a 'Star Performer' for outstanding contributions and leadership. Adept at working across the full technology stack, including hardware design, ROS2 development, and creating dynamic user interfaces with React and FastAPI.

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Work Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

Lead Robotics Engineer

General Autonomy

📍 Bengaluru, India

Design & Simulation: CAD mechanisms, author/convert URDF MJCF, validate physics in MuJoCo/ROS2.

Firmware & Control: Compact STM32/ESP32 code for PID motor drives, CAN/IMU integration, real-time logging.

Software & Leadership: ROS2 packages, React/FastAPI UIs, HLS/WebRTC streaming, CI/CD, and team mentorship.

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

Software Developer

Testbook

📍 Navi Mumbai, India

Received 'Star Performer' award in Q3 2022-23 as a standout member and led the production as release owner.

Implemented Server Side Rendering (SSR) on several pages, improving web vital metrics like LCP and FCP manyfold.

Optimized website SEO according to the latest Google's SEO guidelines and implemented Open Graph protocols.

Achieved a 2.5X jump in App Installs by creating a Dynamic Deep-Linking pipeline for Open in App and App Installs.

Sep 2018 - Apr 2021

Founder and Team Head

ERA IITK

📍 IIT Kanpur

Founded and led an autonomous AI robotics team with over 20 members to participate in various AI robotics competitions.

Won Third Prize in IEEE ICRA Robomasters AI Challenge 2019 held in Montreal, Canada representing India.

Bagged the Outstanding Prize for each of Navigation and Motion Planning and Visual Perception in 2020 edition.

Software Developer

Siemens Technology India

📍 Siemens Technology India

Implemented model validation as a service, reducing development and deployment time from days to seconds.

Created a client dashboard for real-time device parameter visualization and insights using ReactJS and Chart.js.

Automated the delivery pipeline with AWS S3, DynamoDB, and Boto3 for continuous deployment and feedback.

Software Developer

Nocca Robotics

📍 Kanpur, India

Created an industrial Dual Axis Solar Tracker based on NREL's Solar Position Algorithm, to automatically align 9-Solar Panels towards the sun.

Increased the average power generation by 30%.

Worked with different communication protocols like I2C, UART, and SPI for onboard, and Zigbee-Mesh for long-range communication.

Skills

Technical Skills

ROS2
MuJoCo
URDF
STM32/ESP32
PID Control
CAN/IMU
I2C/UART/SPI
Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
SEO
HLS/WebRTC
C++
React.js
FastAPI
TypeScript
Python
CI/CD
AWS S3
DynamoDB

Projects

Featured Projects

Thesis Project: Robotic Wheelchair for Motor Disabled and Elderly Care

Design, development, and bio-enabled control of a robotic wheelchair for motor disabled and elderly care.

Collaboration with BIRAC, Government of India.

A 3D Game Engine using OpenGL

Developed a 3D game engine from scratch using OpenGL and C++.

Implemented features such as ray tracing, collision detection, texture mapping, and lighting models.

Created a proof-of-concept 3D game using the engine.

SLAM and Path Planning

Developed an autonomous robot to navigate efficiently in an arena.

Used Adaptive Monte Carlo Localization (AMCL) and OctoMap for mapping and localization.

Brain Computer Interface

Acquired and processed EEG signals from the brain corresponding to different mental activities.

Awards

Recognition & Awards

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3rd Prize, DJI Robomasters AI Challenge

IEEE ICRA DJI

May 2019

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Gold Medal, Technologies for Soldiers Support

DRDO, Inter IIT Tech Meet, IIT Madras

Dec 2017

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Winner, Summer Projects

Science and Technology Council, IIT Kanpur

Jul 2017

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Runner up, Electromania

Techkriti, IIT Kanpur

Mar 2017

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Winner, Winter Club Hackathon

Electronics Club, IIT Kanpur

Jan 2017

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Education

2020 - 2021

Master of Technology - MTech, Electrical Engineering

2016 - 2020

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical Engineering

Contact

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a conversation about technology and innovation.

📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India