Master's Degree
August 2024 - May 2026
University of Pennsylvania
MS in Electrical Engineering · CGPA 3.91/4 · Philadelphia, U.S.
Courses: Embedded Systems, Digital Integrated Circuits and VLSI, Linear System Theory.
About
Abhik Kumar
Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems
I build embedded and real-time systems across firmware, PCB integration, and data-driven tooling. My work spans hardware bring-up, Zephyr-based RTOS development, and full-stack products for field deployments.
Quick profile
- MS EE, UPenn3.91/4
- Embedded + RTOSFocus
- FPGA DevelopmentBuild
- Research + productBlend
Education
Bachelor's Degree
August 2019 - May 2023
Delhi Technological University
BTech in Electrical Engineering · CGPA 8.73/10 · Delhi, India
Minor in Computer Science Engineering.
Courses: Deep Learning, AI, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers.
Skills
Programming & RTOS: Embedded C, C++, Golang, Ruby, Matlab, Python, NodeJs, HLS, SV, TCL, RISC-V
Protocols & Security: BLE, LoRa, Matter, CAN bus, MQTT, SPI/I2C, UART, OTA, Secure Boot, AES/TLS
Hardware & Silicon: ARM Cortex, STM32, Nordic, Zynq SoC, Lattice FPGA, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, ELoad
Tools & Validation: Altium, GDB, Cadence (Calibre/Innovus), Verilator, Yosys, Chipyard, Mflowgen, HIL Testing, CI/CD, CMake, Docker
Professional Experience
Head Teaching Assistant, ESE 5160
January 2026 - Present
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Led embedded IoT curriculum and lab modules spanning FreeRTOS, PCB design, and hardware bring-up.
Head Teaching Assistant, ESE 5180
August - December 2025
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Guided multi-protocol IoT systems (STM32/Nordic, LoRa, BLE, Matter) and secure OTA workflows.
Lead Embedded & Electrical Systems Engineer Intern
June - August 2025
MUNCH Industries, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Led embedded control systems, PCB integration, CAN communication, Zephyr firmware, and HIL testing.
Software Development Engineer (Full Stack)
January - September 2023
Cogoport
Gurgaon / Mumbai, India
Built onboarding flows, data automation, real-time cargo tracking, and partner growth tooling.
Achievements
Leadership & Sportsmanship
2024 - 2026Deputy Director of Compliance at GAPSA Finance Team; managed fiscal funds for university clubs and events.
NSS DTU Parangat Camp
December 2022NSS DTU led a five-day camp at Achrol, Jaipur with Vatsalya, focusing on village infrastructure, shramdaan, library setup, and landscaping, alongside community programs and cultural activities. Watch the video.
RAKT Project Recognition
2021 - 2023Connected plasma and blood donors with recipients during COVID-19, helping 1,000+ families; recognized in the top 100 of 10,000+ entries at the United Nations Academic Impact.
Selected as a Millennium Fellow, advancing SDG 3 and UNAI 10 initiatives.
Won silver in 5km and 4×400m relay; led organization of Arena sports festival.
