Software/Hardware Engineer
A visionary thinker.
About
Who I am.
Anuva Kota
Computer Engineering @ Purdue University
About
I am a junior studying Computer Engineering at Purdue University, driven by a passion for building technology that creates real-world impact. I am particularly interested in leveraging AI to transform healthcare workflows while exploring embedded systems where hardware and software seamlessly come together.
Relevant Coursework
Outside of Work
Traveling
I enjoy visiting new countries and exploring new cultures.
Music/DJ
I like listenting to music, creating mixes and going to concerts.
Hiking
I enjoy being outside and nature views!
Food
I love trying new foods and local cafes!
Skills
What I know.
hover over a skill to highlight it
Frontend
Backend
AI / ML
Tools
Hardware
hover a skill
Projects
What I've built.
Sphero Swarm
Algorithms Developer
Jan 2025 – Present
West Lafayette, IN
- –Design and implement low-level control and Bluetooth coordination for a 20+ robot distributed swarm, enabling real-time multi-agent synchronization to model chemical bond formation and step-growth polymerization.
- –Develop and refine Python-based robot control APIs, validating swarm behaviors that model chemical bond formation and chain growth before deploying to physical robots.
Perception Innovation
Firmware/Embedded Systems Team
Sep 2025 – May 2026
West Lafayette, IN
- –Writing firmware for microcontrollers to control Purdue’s first holographic display, sending hologram data to the display hardware with precise timing.
- –Connecting and controlling optical hardware by syncing mirrors, and sensors through real-time signal control and feedback.
- –Developing a Raspberry Pi–based holographic display prototype that produces a small 3D image, testing visibility from different angles to ensure it’s viewable from all sides with hope to advance to higher resolution optics.
Robotic Assistive Arm
Hardware Developer
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
West Lafayette, IN
- –Designed and modeled the first prototype of a robotic assistive arm with elbow and wrist articulation using Fusion 360 CAD , ensuring precise joint motion
- –Integrated microcontrollers, sensors, and motors to enable responsive, feedback-driven movement and improve system performance
- –Programmed control logic to integrate sensor feedback with motor control, enabling smooth and reliable joint movement.
Experience
Where I've worked.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Human Betterment Analytics Research
February 2026 – Current
West Lafayette, IN
- –Analyzed Medicaid and Medicare claims data using machine learning in Python to predict relapse risk in opioid use disorder patients
- –Analyze large-scale healthcare datasets to identify patterns in chronic condition management and support data-driven intervention strategies
Engineering Teaching Assistant
Purdue University
Aug 2025 – Current
West Lafayette, IN
- –Mentoring 60+ students through Excel and MATLAB based analysis, design process and product development through real life problems.
- –Developing expertise in Excel and MATLAB in data analysis, data visualization, complex equations through teaching students.
Director of Engineering
Purdue Momentum
January 2026 – May 2026
West Lafayette, IN
- –Leading multiple engineering teams by managing timelines, encouraging open feedback, and supporting problem-solving, resulting in stronger collaboration between teams.
- –Engineered a robotic assistive arm prototype in Fusion 360, integrating microcontrollers, sensors, and motors with feedback-driven control logic for smooth, precise joint motion.
Contact
Get in touch.
Open to new roles, collabs, and interesting projects. Reach out any time.