# Abhiram Dapke > Robotics Software Engineer | Mobile robots | UAV autopilots | UMD graduate Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/abhiramdapke Mechanical Engineer specializing in Robotics seems like a career driven by passion, but even passion requires an unwavering psyche and constant motivation. I truly feel that "NOT GIVING UP" is the ONLY skill one needs to have to become successful in life. Robotics Engineer, an avid Capital market investor, and a chess enthusiast working in the Warehouse automation industry. I consider myself fortunate to contribute to the future of autonomous robots by making them more independent and safer for human use. Course specializations include C/C++, Python, ROS, Gazebo, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Embedded development, Path Planning of autonomous vehicles, Computer Vision, OpenCV, Vrep, Rigid Body Transformations, Dynamics and Kinematics, Linear Algebra, Graph Theory, MATLAB, Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, Control of Robotic Systems, Robotics Software Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning. Experience and Interests are C/C++, Python, Robot Operating System, UAV Autopilots - PX4 and Ardupilot, Linux embedded development, FAA Certifications, Path planning of autonomous robots, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Neural Networks, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra. Link to my GitHub profile: https://github.com/abhiramdapke All-time favorite quote: "The greatest danger for most of us isn't that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." Role model: Swami Vivekananda ## Work Experience ### Advanced Robotics Software Test Engineer @ Symbotic Jan 2022 – Present | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States ### Robotics Engineer - SUAS @ Deuce Drone Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Mobile, Alabama, United States 1. Created and customized the navigation software stack in ROS, Linux and Ardupilot for in-house simulations and autonomous flight tests and validations on the field 2. Designed and optimized autonomous drone navigation and control algorithms for a stable takeoff, navigation to multiple waypoints, and safe landing 3. Developed and implemented a precision landing system (IR Lock) for landing at drone ports within 20 - 40cm 4. Implemented RTK GPS system for extremely accurate in-flight autonomous navigation and landing within 2 – 4cm 5. Designed and implemented an autonomous package handling system for efficient delivery of packages without any human intervention 6. Mounted, deployed, and improved the accuracy of various peripherals connected to the drone’s flight controller and onboard computer like NVIDIA Jetson modules, Lidar, Zed Camera, ultrasonic sensors, IR beacon etc 7. Spearheaded a team of two interns to create and design a winch system from conception to deployment for efficient delivery of packages 8. Collaborated with other robotics and electrical engineers in the UAV design and configuration, including landing gear, motor mounts, power distribution board, flight controllers (Pixhawk), sensors like Lidar, Ultrasonics, and associated components such as GPS receivers, transmitters, telemetry modules and other accessories 9. Analysis of flight system performance including flashing, troubleshooting & maintenance of various microcontrollers, fault tolerance, and overall system effectiveness analysis 10. Set up ‘SSH tunneling’ between two different networks to control, monitor, and securely communicate with drones over very far away distances remotely aiding in facilitating the first phase of a fully operational command center 11. Designed, documented, and presented test plans, test procedures, safety protocols, checklists, and road mapping sessions ### Software Engineer @ Melalogic Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Washington DC-Baltimore Area 1. Created data visualization charts by using DataWrapper to display them on the web app of Melalogic. 2. Collaborated with software developers to explore more ideas about UI designing the Web app. 3. Incorporated the Hygen template in averygoodwebapp to create and save environment variables on the command line instead of an editor. 4. Attended weekly meetings, discussions, and presented results. ### Graduate Student Research Assistant @ University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | College Park, Maryland Worked under Prof. Miao Yu from the Mechanical Department and Prof. Matthew Gray on the project Aquaculture Robotics. 1. Aimed at building an underwater vehicle and an efficient low-cost sensor to measure the concentration of dissolved CO2 to have a better understanding of how carbon dioxide affects life underwater 2. Created an autonomous mobile platform to navigate from one point to another by using Path planning algorithms considering moving obstacles and the dynamically changing environment underwater ### Production Quality Engineer @ SAN INDUSTRIES LTD Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Nagpur Area, India SAN Industries is a supplier of welding electrodes, paint, and allied products. It was established in 2015 and is run by Mr. Sanjay Pendke. 1. Identified and mapped the internal factors that affect the industry's productivity, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity 2. Successfully led and supervised a team of four employees throughout the entire manufacturing cycle of each batch of electrodes. This has resulted in streamlined operations and improved efficiency. 3. Meticulously inspect and maintain the quality, porosity, and concentricity of the electrodes that are extruded from the extrusion chamber to maintain the quality of our production 4. Proactively identified and addressed safety-related and equipment issues, ensuring that all protocols are followed to prevent any accidents or disruptions to the production process. ### Founder and CEO @ Abhi's Trading Academy Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 1. Spearheaded a team of 4 people to collectively work on providing the best and the most economical teaching courses in the markets. Taught courses to more than 60 people in different segments of Capital markets like Intraday, Swing Trading, Short Term Trading, Value Investing, Long Term Investment, Derivatives – Futures, Options, and commodity markets 2. NISM Certified Trainer, Price Action Trader, active Mutual Funds and Equity investor, portfolio manager, Capital markets consultant, and derivatives expert. Provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations regarding portfolio management, Trading, and Investment strategies 3. Performed technical and fundamental analysis on different scrips ranging from penny stocks to Large Cap stocks 4. Collaborated with Chartered Accountants, Investors, brokers, and traders to analyze market trends, News trading, price action trading, and investing 5. I have written many answers related to Capital markets, my experience in the markets, and my short-term success story on Quora. Here is a link to my Quora profile: https://www.quora.com/profile/Abhiram-Dapke-1 Stock market trading/investing is like cricket where 1s and 2s are the Fixed Deposits and Government Bonds, 4s is the Mutual Funds and 6s is Equity Investment. If you play very safe i.e. only by playing 1s and 2s, you won’t win the match and if you only play very risky shots hitting fours and sixes all the time, you will get out easily. That is why it should be a combination of both i.e. playing safe as well as sometimes playing risky strokes that would make you a great cricket player (Stock market Investor) and you’ll win the match. ### Research Project Intern @ SAN INDUSTRIES LTD Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Nagpur Area, India Learned about working of all the machines in the industry like Wire feeder, Dry Mix, Wet Mix, Extruder, Baking Oven. I found out the parameters which were affecting the productivity of the industry and calculated them for my project. We then used these parameters as inputs into the neural network tool in Matlab to find out which parameters were significantly affecting the productivity of this industry and also used SPSS software to graphically represent them. ### Student Intern @ NTPC Limited Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Nagpur Area, India Learned the working of the thermal power plant, and comprehensive knowledge of thermal power station, Steam Turbines, Boiler, Re-heater, Ash Handling Plant, Cooling Tower, Wagon Trippler and Chimney. ### Student Intern @ Red Ray Laboratories Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Nagpur Area, India Worked on cutting plastic sheets after they got melted and formed into a continuous profile. ## Education ### Masters in Robotics University of Maryland ### Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering - YCCE ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abhiram-dapke-a04346a0 --- Source: https://flows.cv/abhiramdapke JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/abhiramdapke/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31