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Avi Patel

About

Computer engineering · Silicon to systems

Hi, I’m Avi.

I like understanding what happens between the code and the hardware. My work connects digital logic, embedded software, and physical systems that sense, decide, and move.

I’m a Clemson computer engineering graduate and current master’s student. At Draper, I’m developing and validating embedded software and working through the details of hardware–software integration.

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Avi’s work connects silicon, machines, and systems An engineering diagram connects a digital chip, a sensing and control loop, and a system workflow around Avi’s initials. AP 01 / SILICON 02 / MACHINES 03 / SYSTEMS
Design. Debug. Connect.Different layers. One system.

Education

Clemson University

M.S. Computer Engineering
Expected May 2028 GPA 4.00 / 4.00
B.S. Computer Engineering
Completed May 2026 GPA 3.62 / 4.00

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A working toolkit

Across the layers.

From implementation details to the interfaces between them.

01 / SILICON

Digital design & validation

RTL, synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and implementation debugging.

  • Verilog / SystemVerilog
  • Genus · Innovus · Tempus
  • ModelSim · FPGA validation
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02 / MACHINES

Embedded & physical systems

Sensor interfaces, computer vision, closed-loop control, and hardware integration.

  • Python · C/C++
  • NVIDIA Jetson · Raspberry Pi
  • MATLAB / Simulink · KiCad
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03 / SYSTEMS

Engineering workflows

Repeatable analysis, data validation, and software shaped around the people using it.

  • Python · Tcl · Bash
  • Power Apps · Power Automate
  • SharePoint · Git · Linux
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Experience & team projects

Learning by building.

Each setting has added a different way to look at an engineering problem.

  1. 2026 — nowSeptember – Present

    Draper

    Systems Engineering Co-op

    Current

    I’m developing and validating embedded Python/C software on NVIDIA Jetson, integrating sensor processing, and debugging hardware–software interfaces.

    Embedded software / Sensor interfaces / Validation

  2. 2026May – August

    Siemens Digital Industries

    Technical Consulting Intern

    Internship

    I designed a Power Platform workflow for collecting, validating, and reviewing PCS 7 installed-base information. Working with engineers and consulting stakeholders connected technical implementation with the needs of the people using it.

    Workflow design / Power Platform / Technical consulting

  3. 2026January – May

    Institute of Human Genetics

    Drosophila automation platform · Research team

    Seven-person team

    Working for the Clemson Institute of Human Genetics, I implemented channel-detection and climbing-assay computer vision, and co-developed classifier, database, and GUI components. Our team’s project received the People’s Choice Award.

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  4. 2025May – August

    Cadence Design Systems

    Applications Engineer Intern · Digital Implementation

    Internship

    I worked across the RTL-to-signoff flow using Genus, Innovus, and Tempus: synthesis, physical implementation, timing analysis, and debugging. I also built Tcl, Bash, and Python automation for recurring implementation and reporting tasks.

    Digital implementation / Timing & debug / EDA automation

  5. 2022–2023October 2022 – September 2023

    Taco Bell

    Team Leader

    Early leadership

    I trained team members, worked through high-pressure customer-service periods, and helped coordinate point-of-sale and operating workflows.

    Team coordination / Training / Customer service

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