Pranav Kolekar
About Me
Building the future through intelligent robotics and autonomous systems
Professional Summary
Current Role
Robotics Software Engineer at Nxtwave Destruptive Technologies & Junior Developer at Ondroid
Education
Bachelor's in Electronics & Telecommunications, M.E.S Wadia College of Engineering, Pune
Specialization
Autonomous Systems, Computer Vision, ROS2, SLAM Algorithms, Embedded Solutions
I'm a passionate Robotics Software Engineer currently working at Nxtwave Destruptive Technologies and Ondroid, specializing in autonomous systems, computer vision, and embedded solutions. I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Telecommunications from M.E.S Wadia College of Engineering, Pune.
My expertise spans ROS2, Nav2, Python, C/C++, and various robotics frameworks. I focus on developing autonomous navigation systems, implementing SLAM algorithms, and contributing to open-source robotics projects. I have hands-on experience with F1TENTH Autonomous Racing, Autoware, and advanced sensor integration & Fusion.
Autonomous Exploration
Built robotic systems for autonomous terrain exploration and mapping
Open Source Contributions
Active contributor to open-source projects and ROS2 ecosystem
Embedded Systems
Developed medical devices and IoT solutions with custom PCBs
Robotics Leadership
Led Robocon 2024 team with advanced ROS2 implementations
Experience & Education
Professional journey and academic excellence in robotics and embedded systems
Robotics Software Engineer
Full-timeNxtwave Destruptive Technologies
Developing autonomous driving systems and conducting R&D on advanced robotics technologies including applications for drone control and sensor fusion algorithms.
Key Achievements
Technologies Used
Junior Robotics Developer
FreelanceOndroid
Developing automated verification systems and educational content for mobile robotics using computer vision, testing frameworks
Key Achievements
Technologies Used
Robotics Team Lead
LeadershipDD Robocon 2024 - MES Wadia College
Led a multidisciplinary team in developing competitive robots for DD Robocon 2024, implementing advanced control systems and ROS2 integration.
Key Achievements
Technologies Used
Electronics Intern
InternshipCanspirit AI
Developed IoT solutions and data logging systems for hardware-software integration projects in AI-driven applications.
Key Achievements
Technologies Used
Embedded Systems Developer
Project-basedIndkarta LLP
Developed embedded systems for medical applications and managed complete product development lifecycle from conception to deployment.
Key Achievements
Technologies Used
Bachelor of Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunications
M.E.S Wadia College of Engineering, Pune
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Key Coursework
Higher Secondary Education (12th)
Science (PCM)
S. M Choksey High School and Junior College, Pune
Maharashtra State Board
Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, building strong foundation for engineering studies.
Key Coursework
High School Education (10th)
General Studies
S. M Choksey High School and Junior College, Pune
Maharashtra State Board
Strong academic foundation with emphasis on mathematics and science subjects.
Key Coursework
Ready to Collaborate?
With hands-on experience in robotics, embedded systems, and autonomous technologies, I'm excited to contribute to innovative projects and drive technological advancement.
Featured Projects
Demonstrating technical capabilities through real-world robotics applications, computer vision systems, and innovative embedded solutions.
F1TENTH Autonomous Driving Platform
Implementing autonomous driving capabilities on F1TENTH platform using Autoware with advanced sensor integration for real-time autonomous navigation.
Tech Stack
Highlights
All Projects
Technical Skills
Comprehensive technical expertise across robotics, software development, and embedded systems, proven through successful project deliveries and continuous innovation.
Python
Primary language for robotics, automation, and computer vision
C/C++
System programming and embedded development
MicroPython
Embedded systems and microcontroller programming
URDF
Robot description and modeling language
Technology Stack
Open Source Contributions
Contributing to robotics and autonomous systems through meaningful code contributions and project development
Major Contributions
Gazebo Harmonic Bug Fix
gazebosim/gz-sensors
Identified and fixed a critical bug where far lasers appear to hit the floor in Gazebo Harmonic, affecting LiDAR sensor integration in robotics simulations.
Nav2 Toolkit Package
ros-planning/navigation2
Initiated and developed the proposed nav2 toolkit package to provide QoL utilities and automation tools for ROS 2 Navigation stack.
Explore My Work
Check out my GitHub profile for more projects, contributions, and code samples in robotics, autonomous systems, and embedded development.
View GitHub ProfileLet's Work Together
Ready to bring your robotics project to life? I'm available for freelance work, consulting, and full-time opportunities. Let's turn your vision into reality.
Send me a message
Personal Information
Get in touch
I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities, interesting projects, or just have a conversation about robotics and technology. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.
Available for new projects
I'm currently accepting new freelance projects and collaboration opportunities in robotics, autonomous systems, and embedded development.