HELLO, I'M

Pradip Sapkota

Computer Engineer • Controls • Embedded • Hardware

Computer Engineering senior with a 3.7 GPA and expected graduation in December 2026. I build and test systems across embedded firmware, electronics, industrial controls, automation, and hardware–software integration.

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GPA 3.7/4.0Dec. 2026Mankato, MN

STM32

PLC / HMI

PCB

C/C++

ABOUT

Engineering across hardware and software

About Me

I am Pradip Sapkota, a Computer Engineering senior at Minnesota State University, Mankato. My engineering interests span controls and automation, electrical hardware and test, embedded software/firmware, and robotics. I enjoy work that connects software with physical systems—from microcontrollers and PCBs to PLC-based monitoring and system validation.

Education

B.S. Computer Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Expected Graduation: December 2026

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools I use to build, test, and debug

Programming

C, C++, Python, MATLAB, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Java, SQL, Ladder Logic

Embedded & Hardware

STM32, Raspberry Pi, FPGA, microcontrollers, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM, timers, interrupts, DMA, sensors, digital logic

Controls & Automation

PLC, HMI, SCADA, PID control, Modbus TCP, VFDs, industrial monitoring

Protocols & Interfaces

I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP, JSON, IoT

Engineering & PCB Tools

KiCad, Autodesk EAGLE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ModelSim, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer

Systems & Software

Linux, Git/GitHub, React.js, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps

COURSEWORK

Engineering foundation

Explore relevant coursework by engineering area.

EE 281Digital Systems Design/Test

EE 282Digital Systems Design Lab

EE 234Microprocessor Engineering I

EE 334Microprocessor Engineering II

EE 489Real-Time Embedded Systems

EE 341Signals & Systems

EE 358Control Systems

EE 368Control Systems Lab

EE 390Smart Sensor Systems

EE 353Communication Systems Engineering

EE 245Robotics Programming

EE 332Electronics I

EE 395Computer Hardware & Organization

EE 498Topics: Operating Systems for Heterogeneous Systems

EXPERIENCE

Professional and research experience

IT Solutions Consultant

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Jan. 2024 – Present

Diagnose hardware, software, network, authentication, and system-integration failures across major desktop and mobile platforms.
Perform root-cause analysis and support system configuration, validation, documentation, and technical incident resolution.
Resolved 50+ technical incidents involving endpoints, connectivity, permissions, and enterprise applications.

Engineering Associate — Software, Controls & Hardware

Ruppell Inc.

Jul. 2025 – Aug. 2026

Contributed to PLC system design and integrated-circuit selection for industrial applications, and performed hardware functional testing to verify system operation.
Developed sensor-monitoring dashboards using React and AWS, improving data-processing and API performance by 40% through Python workflows and backend optimization.
Supported hardware–software integration, requirements review, functional testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution across industrial systems.

Undergraduate Research Assistant — FPGA & Digital Systems

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Jan. 2024 – May 2024

Supported FPGA research involving VHDL-based digital hardware design, implementation, and verification.
Developed and simulated VHDL logic modules in ModelSim to verify functionality and identify design issues.
Assisted with FPGA testing, hardware/software debugging, technical research, and documentation.

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Edge-AI Digital Twin

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024

Supported digital-twin research integrating real-time sensor data, embedded computing, and cyber-physical system monitoring.
Assisted with Python development, data processing, testing, and technical research for intelligent control experiments.
Researched edge computing and predictive maintenance and contributed code, technical findings, and documentation.

Student Manager

Sodexo — Minnesota State University, Mankato (UDC)

Aug. 2022 – Aug. 2023

Maintained inventory records and tracked stock levels, sales, and orders using digital systems to support accurate day-to-day operations.
Troubleshot POS hardware and software issues to restore transaction processing and sales-reporting functionality.
Provided front-line technical assistance involving store equipment, software, and point-of-sale workflows.

PROJECTS

Selected engineering work

Controls, embedded firmware, PCB/hardware design, AI integration, and robotics.

Controls & Automation

Industrial Pump Station Control & Monitoring Simulation

PLCHMI/SCADAPIDVFDPythonModbus TCP

Modeled multi-pump control with lead/lag sequencing, PID pressure regulation, VFD commands, and automatic pump rotation.
Designed simulated HMI/SCADA views for pressure, flow, tank level, equipment status, alarms, and operating modes.
Simulated fault handling and pump failover with Python and Modbus TCP data acquisition.

PCB & Embedded Systems

Smart Door Access Control System

KiCadEAGLEEmbeddedPythonIoT

Designed and fabricated a PCB for an embedded access-control system integrating electronic locks, sensors, hardware I/O, and authentication hardware.
Developed hardware–software control logic with sensor processing, anti-spoofing, fail-safe behavior, and reliability testing.

Test & Validation

PlantPulse TestBench — Industrial Commissioning & Validation Framework

PythonSTM32UARTModbus TCPYAMLAutomated Testing

Developed a hardware-agnostic test framework for automated commissioning and validation of embedded controllers and industrial control systems.
Built YAML-driven test plans with fault injection, telemetry analysis, response-time verification, and automated PASS/FAIL evaluation.
Implemented interchangeable simulator, STM32/UART, and Modbus TCP interfaces with machine-readable test reports and CI-based software validation.

Embedded Firmware

STM32 Motor Control & Condition Monitoring

CSTM32UARTADCPWMDMA

Developed embedded C firmware for motor control and sensor acquisition using timers, PWM, ADC, interrupts, and DMA.
Implemented non-blocking UART telemetry for sensor data, operating states, and fault information.
Integrated fault-monitoring logic and performed hardware/firmware debugging.

PCB & AI Integration

Interactive AI Voice Assistant

KiCadEAGLERaspberry PiPythonGPIO

Designed and fabricated a PCB supporting a Raspberry Pi voice-assistant system with audio and GPIO-controlled hardware.
Integrated speech recognition, text-to-speech, external AI services, and hardware indicators in Python.
Performed hardware–software integration and iterative debugging.

Robotics

Robotic Engineering Project

C++RoboticsUltrasonic SensorsTerminal UI

Built an interactive terminal-based C++ game using keyboard input, real-time object movement, and collision/bounce behavior.
Developed a C++ image-to-character rendering program that transformed a digital photograph into a recognizable text-based representation using symbols and character patterns.
Programmed sensor-equipped mobile robots to navigate, perform coordinated motion routines, and record movement paths using ultrasonic sensing and iterative testing.

CERTIFICATES

Continuing technical learning

LinkedIn Learning

Learning SCADA: Collect, Analyze, and Visualize Data for Industrial Automation

Completed Sep. 29, 2026 • 2 hours 19 minutes

Industrial AutomationSCADA

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LinkedIn Learning

Cert Prep: Revit for Electrical Design Professional

Completed Oct. 2, 2026 • 2 hours 11 minutes

Electrical DesignRevit

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LET'S CONNECT

Interested in working together?

I am exploring entry-level opportunities in controls and automation, embedded systems, electrical hardware and test, and robotics.

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