I'm a Computer Engineering graduate student continuing my education at the University of Central Florida with a passion for hardware and software development. I have experience with embedded programming, electrical equipment, and software development. As the Hardware Project Co-Lead for WEECS, I lead hands-on engineering projects and help guide other students. I’m excited to continue building my knowledge and experience as I pursue my graduate studies!
I’m a dedicated and driven individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for building innovative, hands-on solutions. My experience spans a variety of technical projects, including a Smart Safe with embedded security features, a MERN stack Tourist Event Recommendation App, and a PCB-based Eagle Range Finder. Each of these has helped sharpen my skills in embedded programming, microcontroller integration, and full-stack development. Beyond technical work, I’ve taken on leadership roles in organizations like Women in Electrical and Computer Science (WEECS) and Tau Beta Pi, where I led hardware workshops and managed member communications. I’m currently exploring opportunities to apply my skills in real-world environments through an internship, with the goal of pursuing a career in either hardware or software engineering after completing graduate school.
Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, reading novels, building legos, and playing outdoor sports like tennis and badminton.
August 2024 – April 2025
Collaborated in a multidisciplinary team of four to design and implement a "Smart Safe" with advanced security features and real-time email notifications. Programmed and tested components in C/C++ for the ESP32 microcontroller, utilizing debugging techniques and layered testing to ensure reliable functionality. Contributed to a comprehensive 120-page report detailing the design, implementation, and testing plan, while enhancing teamwork and communication skills throughout the project.
October 2024 – December 2024
Collaboratively developed and deployed a full-stack web application using the MERN stack as part of a group project. Utilized MongoDB to design structured data models and efficiently manage collections and clusters. Contributed to the front-end development using React and TypeScript, implementing an interactive and responsive user interface. The project emphasized team collaboration, version control through Git, and seamless integration between the front-end and back-end components.
February 2024 – May 2024
Conducted a comprehensive literature review on malware detection in Big Data with a team of 3. Researched and organized various malware detection methods, including deep learning, data mining, and AI-based algorithms. Evaluated the effectiveness of different malware detection models in handling large datasets.
May 2024 – August 2024
Designed and implemented an ultrasonic range finder for a Junior Design course, focusing on custom PCB design and fabrication using Eagle PCB Design Software. Programmed the MSP430 microcontroller in C to interface with sensors and perform real-time distance measurement. Conducted extensive debugging and functional testing to ensure accurate readings and system reliability, while gaining hands-on experience with soldering, layout optimization, and microcontroller integration.
February 2024 – March 2024
Developed a configurable cache simulator in Python to evaluate memory performance under different cache sizes, associativity levels, and replacement policies such as LRU and FIFO. Parsed and analyzed trace files to compute cache hit and miss ratios, memory reads, and writes across various configurations. Gained hands-on experience with CPU architecture, memory hierarchy design, and system-level performance evaluation in a Linux-based environment.
Location: Orlando, FL
Student Email: lakshmik@ucf.edu
Personal Email: sripriyapalli@gmail.com