Nunavath Karun Kumar Naik

At Atoll solutions, I had the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project that involved developing and stabilizing real-time location systems. Specifically, I worked on two types of RTLS gateway firmware, each with its own transport profile - one via wirepas 2.4GHZ and the other via websocket TCP/IP.

My responsibilities included developing the localization engine for precise and zonal RTLS, as well as creating an LED driver and reliable cloud communication mechanisms to ensure data traffic and minimize data redundancy issues.

To further enhance the capabilities of the RTLS gateway, I added FOTA and reverse SSH tunneling mechanisms. These features provided increased security and allowed for easier and more efficient remote management.

Overall, my work on this project enabled Atoll solutions to deliver an exceptional real-time location system that met the demands of our clients. The results of my contributions were evident in the increased accuracy and reliability of the system, and the positive feedback we received from our customers.

During my time at Atoll Solutions, I had the privilege of working remotely as a consultant for WestAgileLabs, where I played a critical role in developing Cents, an embedded product that connects to laundry machines and monitors their status while controlling their actions based on user triggers from a cloud-based website or app.

The Penny device is an Embedded Linux device with MQTT connectivity, featuring an I2C LED mux driver and a 320x240 resolution TFT and touch display. Our team utilized Python programming to create a state machine with defined states and a payment handling middleware that used Worldnet as the payment gateway via WebSockets. The payment middleware seamlessly communicated with the Python application on the embedded Linux device.

Throughout the project, I interfaced and tested various laundry machines, including Dexter, Alliance Tiers, MIDAS, Centurion, LG, and Whirlpool. As a remote consultant, I provided invaluable support with installation, setup, testing, debugging, and product development. I worked closely with the backend and frontend developers to add features and fix issues in a timely manner, taking full responsibility for designing and implementing features end-to-end on schedule.

My contributions to the Cents project showcased my expertise in remote work and my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Overall, I am proud to have played a significant role in developing this innovative product, which has the potential to revolutionize the way people interact with laundry machines.

During my time at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Jabalpur, I developed a standalone project that aimed to improve hostel security and transparency. The project involved creating an embedded device that served as a local server while also detecting faces and authenticating via fingerprint. The device featured a web UI that enabled security guards to register new candidates into the system and provided hostel wardens with a monthly/daily visit of candidates with time through an Excel sheet.

The project's objective was to address the security challenges faced by hostel inmates from outsiders while providing transparency. The embedded Linux device I developed interfaced with a 2MP camera and a fingerprint reader, both of which were utilized to identify the person's identity, confirm their entry, and add an extra layer of security. Additionally, I incorporated a gas sensor to avoid drunken people from entering the hostel after stipulated hours.

The web UI that I developed played a critical role in making the system user-friendly and accessible to security guards and hostel wardens alike. With its intuitive design, it allowed the guards to easily register new candidates into the system, while providing wardens with an efficient way to monitor visitors' daily/monthly visits with timestamps.

Throughout the project, I worked diligently to ensure that the device met all necessary security standards and was user-friendly. My efforts resulted in a highly innovative solution that addressed the security concerns of hostel inmates while promoting transparency.

Overall, my experience developing this standalone project at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Jabalpur highlighted my expertise in developing embedded devices, interfacing with various sensors, and developing user-friendly web UIs.