Lakshmi Katravulapalli

I'm a senior Computer Engineering student at the University of Central Florida with a passion for hardware and software development. I have experience with microcontrollers, embedded programming, electrical equipment, software development, and PCB design and fabrication. As the Hardware Project Co-Lead for WEECS, I lead hands-on engineering projects and help guide other students. I’m excited to continue building my knowledge and experience as I start my Master’s in Computer Engineering at UCF.

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About Me

I’m a dedicated and driven individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for building innovative, hands-on solutions. My experience spans a variety of technical projects, including a Smart Safe with embedded security features, a MERN stack Tourist Event Recommendation App, and a PCB-based Eagle Range Finder. Each of these has helped sharpen my skills in embedded programming, microcontroller integration, and full-stack development. Beyond technical work, I’ve taken on leadership roles in organizations like Women in Electrical and Computer Science (WEECS) and Tau Beta Pi, where I led hardware workshops and managed member communications. I’m currently exploring opportunities to apply my skills in real-world environments through an internship, with the goal of pursuing a career in either hardware or software engineering after completing graduate school.

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Personal Interests

Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to music, reading novels, watching TV shows, and playing outdoor sports like tennis and badminton.

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Projects

Smart Safe Senior Design Project

August 2024 – April 2025

Collaborated in a multidisciplinary team of four to design and implement a "Smart Safe" with advanced security features and real-time email notifications. Programmed and tested components in C/C++ for the ESP32 microcontroller, utilizing debugging techniques and layered testing to ensure reliable functionality. Contributed to a comprehensive 120-page report detailing the design, implementation, and testing plan, while enhancing teamwork and communication skills throughout the project.

Skills Used:
  • Embedded C/C++
  • ESP32 Microcontroller
  • Hardware Testing & Debugging
  • Technical Writing and Project Management
View GitHub Final Presentation Final Demo Video Final Project Paper

Tourist Event Reccomendation App

October 2024 – December 2024

Collaboratively developed and deployed a full-stack web application using the MERN stack as part of a group project. Utilized MongoDB to design structured data models and efficiently manage collections and clusters. Contributed to the front-end development using React and TypeScript, implementing an interactive and responsive user interface. The project emphasized team collaboration, version control through Git, and seamless integration between the front-end and back-end components.

Skills Used:
  • MERN Stack Development (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
  • Front-end Design with HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
  • React-based UI Development and Full-Stack Integration
  • Team Collaboration and Version Control with Git
  • Technical Documentation and System Design Diagrams
View GitHub Project Presentation

Big Data and Malware Detection Project

February 2024 – May 2024

Conducted a comprehensive literature review on malware detection in Big Data with a team of 3. Researched and organized various malware detection methods, including deep learning, data mining, and AI-based algorithms. Evaluated the effectiveness of different malware detection models in handling large datasets.

Skills Used:
  • Academic writing & literature review
  • Research & analysis of malware detection techniques
  • Team collaboration and technical presentation
View Paper Project Presentation

Junior Design Eagle Range Finder

May 2024 – August 2024

Designed and implemented an ultrasonic range finder for a Junior Design course, focusing on custom PCB design and fabrication using Eagle PCB Design Software. Programmed the MSP430 microcontroller in C to interface with sensors and perform real-time distance measurement. Conducted extensive debugging and functional testing to ensure accurate readings and system reliability, while gaining hands-on experience with soldering, layout optimization, and microcontroller integration.

Skills Used:
  • MSP430 Microcontroller
  • Embedded C Programming
  • PCB Design & Fabrication (Eagle)
  • Hardware Debugging & Testing
View Code Final Picture Prototype Picture

Flexible Cache Simulator

February 2024 – March 2024

Developed a configurable cache simulator in Python to evaluate memory performance under different cache sizes, associativity levels, and replacement policies such as LRU and FIFO. Parsed and analyzed trace files to compute cache hit and miss ratios, memory reads, and writes across various configurations. Gained hands-on experience with CPU architecture, memory hierarchy design, and system-level performance evaluation in a Linux-based environment.

Skills Used:
  • Python Programming
  • Cache Memory Simulation (LRU & FIFO)
  • CPU Architecture & Performance Analysis
  • Linux Command Line & Scripting
Final Project Report View Python Code

Contact Me:

Student Email: lakshmik@ucf.edu
Personal Email: sripriyapalli@gmail.com
Contact Options: Please reach out via email or contact me through LinkedIn.