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

  • 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

Professional Experience

Software Engineering AssociateRuppell Inc.Jul. 2025 – Aug. 2026

  • Developed industrial analytics software and dashboards using Python, React, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB for sensor and operational data.
  • Improved data-processing and API performance by 40% through Python workflows and backend/API optimization.
  • Collaborated on requirements, system integration, testing, debugging, defect resolution, and deployment readiness.

IT Solutions ConsultantMinnesota State University, MankatoJan. 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.

Undergraduate Research Assistant — FPGA & Digital SystemsMinnesota State University, MankatoAug. 2023 – Jan. 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 TwinMinnesota State University, MankatoAug. 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 ManagerSodexo — 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 to student employees and customers, resolving issues involving store equipment, software, and point-of-sale workflows.

Honors & Scholarships

  • IEEE Scholarship: $1,500 — awarded for outstanding projects and IEEE contributions (Aug. 2024)
  • International Endowment Scholarship: $3,760 — awarded for academic excellence and volunteer work (Aug. 2022)
  • Gladys B. Olson International Student Endowed Scholarship: $3,500 — Fall 2025
  • Dean's List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026

Selected Coursework

EE 106 — Fundamental Digital Systems EE 107 — Introduction to EE/Computer Engineering EE 230 — Circuit Analysis I EE 231 — Circuit Analysis II EE 240 — Evaluation of Circuits EE 281 — Digital Systems Design/Test EE 282 — Digital Systems Design Lab EE 234 — Microprocessor Engineering I EE 235 — Microprocessor Lab I EE 245 — Robotics Programming EE 332 — Electronics I EE 341 — Signals & Systems EE 342 — Electronics Laboratory EE 334 — Micro II EE 344 — Micro II Lab EE 336 — Engineering Design I EE 337 — Engineering Design II EE 467W — Engineering Design III EE 477W — Principles of Engineering Design IV EE 395 — Computer Hardware & Organization EE 353 — Communication Systems Engineering EE 358 — Control Systems EE 368 — Control Systems Lab EE 390 — Smart Sensor Systems CIS 350 — Information Security EE 470 — Wireless Networking EE 489 — Real-Time Embedded Systems EE 498 — Topics: O/S for Heterogeneous Systems MATH 121 — Calculus I MATH 122 — Calculus II MATH 223 — Calculus III MATH 321 — Ordinary Differential Equations MATH 354 — Concepts of Probability & Statistics MATH 247 — Linear Algebra I MATH 280 — Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I PHYS 221 — General Physics I PHYS 222 — General Physics II PHYS 223 — General Physics III

Leadership

IEEE — Events Lead Aug. 2023 – Present

Lead embedded-design competitions and technical workshops, coordinating schedules, equipment, logistics, and faculty/student teams.