Welcome
Hi, I'm Ishan Voleti
A Computer Engineering student at Georgia Tech, concentrating in Computing Hardware & Emerging Architecture and Distributed Systems & Software Design.
My work and interests span autonomous robotics, firmware development, and digital design. I love bridging the gap between hardware and software to create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible.
About Me
Growing up, I was always the kid who took apart gadgets just to see how they worked. That curiosity led me to Georgia Tech, where I'm pursuing Computer Engineering with a focus on embedded systems and robotics.
My journey spans from late-night firmware debugging sessions to pitching startup ideas at hackathons. I believe the most impactful solutions emerge at the intersection of hardware and software, where lines of code translate directly into physical movement and real-world impact.
Beyond the technical realm, I'm driven by entrepreneurship. I've co-founded projects, led engineering teams, and constantly seek opportunities where technology can create meaningful change. Whether it's building autonomous marine vehicles or developing firmware for competitive robots, I approach every challenge with the same passion and determination.
Firmware Engineering
Microcontroller programming with Rust, C/C++, and RTOS
Autonomous Robotics
ROS 2 navigation, obstacle avoidance, and sensor integration
Digital Design & Verification
ASIC design, SystemVerilog, and hardware architecture testing
Full-Stack & AI Integration
Scalable backends, Next.js, and LLM semantic search
Career Goals
My roadmap to becoming a leader in robotics and autonomous systems
Foundation Building
Mastering embedded systems and autonomous navigation through my coursework and hands-on engineering in on-campus organizations.
Industry Experience
Secure a summer internship in firmware development, digital design, or embedded software to build scalable physical systems.
Graduation & Full-Time Role
Graduating from Georgia Tech to build complex architecture as a full-time Firmware, Hardware, or Robotics Engineer.
Technical Leadership
Advance to a senior engineering position, leading teams and driving innovation in autonomous systems or hardware development.
Entrepreneurial Venture
Leverage technical expertise and industry connections to co-found a robotics or deep-tech startup solving meaningful problems.
Resume
Experience
Firmware Engineer
RoboJackets, RoboCup Division
August 2025 - Present
Developing low-latency Rust firmware, optimizing motorboards, and implementing pulsed signal processing for competitive robotics.
Team Lead
VEX Robotics
Sept. 2019 - May 2025
Engineered competitive robots by developing custom high-torque mechanisms and programming autonomous navigation algorithms.
Director of Systems Engineering
InstaTrainVR
July 2024 - July 2025
Led an agile team and overhauled monolithic backend architecture using Node.js and Redis to cut API response times.
Education
B.S. Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduating: Class of 2028
Concentration: Computing Hardware & Emerging Architecture and Distributed Systems & Software Design
Skills
Full Resume
Download a complete overview of my engineering experience and technical projects
Technical Projects
A collection of projects across firmware, autonomous robotics, and digital design, as well as full-stack and AI integration.
Autonomous Marine Vehicle (Stinger Tug)
Fully autonomous surface vehicle featuring custom power distribution and LiDAR navigation
ASIC Design & Verification (SiliconJackets)
64-bit hardware calculator design and comprehensive modular verification environment
Loop (1st Place, Solana Track @ UGAHacks XI)
Trustless scavenger hunt platform using Solana smart contracts and AI-generated quests
RAG-Powered Recruitment Dashboard
Full-stack platform using LLMs and semantic search to match organization members with mentors