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SANTOSH CHANDU

Robotics Engineer & Quantum Computing Enthusiast | Building autonomous systems that bridge the physical and quantum realms

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About Me

Pushing Boundaries in Robotics & AI

I'm a second-year Computer Science student at KL University with a passion for autonomous systems, quantum computing, and real-time edge AI. Currently working on cutting-edge projects at IIT Hyderabad, I specialize in developing intelligent robots that can navigate, perceive, and make decisions in complex environments.

My work spans from optimizing deep learning models for edge devices to programming quantum circuits, always with a focus on practical applications that solve real-world problems. As a Google Student Ambassador, I share this knowledge with fellow students through workshops and collaborative projects.

When I'm not coding or debugging autonomous systems, you'll find me on the water competing in national-level canoe polo or volunteering to teach computational thinking to underrepresented youth groups.

30+
FPS on Edge Devices
500+
Students Reached
ROS2
Framework Expert
2028
Expected Graduation
Technical Arsenal

Skills & Technologies

Programming

Python C/C++ Rust Linux/Bash

AI & Machine Learning

PyTorch YOLOv5 ONNX TensorRT OpenCV ROOT

Robotics Systems

ROS2 SLAM LIDAR Sensor Fusion

Quantum Computing

Qiskit IBM Quantum Lab Circuit Design

Engineering Tools

Fusion360 Blender MATLAB

Development

Git/GitHub Docker Open Source
Featured Work

Projects

Autonomous Drone System

YOLOv5 • TensorRT • ONNX • Raspberry Pi

Developed an autonomous drone platform with real-time object detection and tracking capabilities for IIT Hyderabad. The system processes camera feeds onboard and makes intelligent flight decisions in real-time.

  • Optimized YOLOv5 deep learning model using ONNX and TensorRT for edge deployment
  • Achieved 30+ FPS inference on resource-constrained Raspberry Pi hardware
  • Built custom hardware-software interface integrating camera processing with flight control systems
  • Implemented real-time object tracking algorithms for autonomous navigation

TurtleBot Autonomous Navigation

ROS2 • Python • C++ • LIDAR • SLAM

Programmed a fully autonomous robot using the ROS2 framework capable of mapping unknown environments and navigating autonomously with obstacle avoidance.

  • Developed custom ROS2 nodes in Python and C++ for robot control and perception
  • Implemented LIDAR-based SLAM algorithms for real-time environment mapping
  • Built sensor fusion pipeline combining multiple data sources for robust obstacle detection
  • Created adaptive pathfinding algorithms for dynamic navigation in unknown spaces

Quantum Circuit Simulator

Qiskit • Python • Quantum Computing

Built a quantum circuit simulator from scratch using Qiskit for exploring quantum algorithms and testing quantum gate operations with visual debugging capabilities.

  • Implemented core quantum gates (Hadamard, Pauli-X/Y/Z, CNOT) with state vector simulation
  • Created Bloch sphere visualization system for debugging quantum logic gates
  • Designed modular architecture supporting arbitrary circuit construction and composition
  • Developed testing framework for validating quantum algorithm implementations
Professional Journey

Experience

Google Student Ambassador

Google
August 2025 - Present
  • Organize and lead technical workshops on AI and software development for 500+ students
  • Run peer learning sessions focused on machine learning and distributed systems
  • Lead coding marathons that bridge theoretical concepts with hands-on project development
  • Foster community engagement and knowledge sharing across campus

Autonomous Drone Developer

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
February 2025
  • Built autonomous drone system with real-time computer vision capabilities
  • Optimized deep learning models for edge deployment on embedded systems
  • Developed hardware-software integration for camera processing and flight control
  • Achieved significant performance gains through model optimization techniques
Let's Connect

Get In Touch

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Email

hello@santoshchandu.com
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Open to Opportunities

I'm actively seeking internships and collaborative projects in robotics, autonomous systems, and AI. If you're working on something exciting or have an opportunity that aligns with my skills, let's connect!