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Building Intelligent Embedded Systems & AI Solutions

Electronics & Communication student crafting AI-powered embedded systems, IoT pipelines, and full-stack applications— from hardware to deployment

Hackathons

20+

Projects

25+

Teams Led

5+

About Me

AI & Hardware Engineer | Entrepreneur

I'm Ritesh Bonthalakoti — an Electronics & Communication Engineering student from Visakhapatnam, building at the intersection of AI, embedded hardware, and full-stack development. I work on systems that bridge the physical and digital world.

From IoT sensors and ESP32 firmware to DistilBERT-powered enterprise platforms, I design end-to-end solutions. I've co-founded startups, led national-level hackathons, and collaborated with organisations like IIT Bombay, Infosys, and PUSULA International.

Location

Visakhapatnam, India

Currently

Diploma in ECE (Final Year)

Goal

Semiconductor Industry (Nvidia/AMD/Intel)

Availability

Open to Work

Ritesh Bonthalakoti
Experience

Professional Journey

Building real products and solving real problems across startups, research labs, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Embedded System Engineer Intern

Gratian Technologies

May 2026 – PresentVisakhapatnam (On-site)
Arduino
Hardware Prototyping
Claude Code
IoT
Embedded C

Bridging the gap between hardware and software by developing integrated embedded solutions. Working with the latest Arduino hardware iterations and modern AI-assisted development workflows to architect next-gen IoT systems.

  • Designing and prototyping hardware-software integrated systems using the latest Arduino Uno platforms
  • Leveraging Arduino App Labs for advanced prototyping and cloud-connected hardware features
  • Optimizing development speed and code quality by integrating Claude Code into the firmware engineering pipeline

AI & Hardware Engineer

PUSULA International Pvt Ltd

Jul 2025 – PresentRemote
ESP32
Edge ML
IoT
Python
Embedded C

Contributing to core AI automation solutions at PUSULA — combining embedded hardware (ESP32), edge ML models, and IoT pipelines in a production engineering environment.

  • Gained hands-on industry experience in Robotics and RPA
  • Integrated edge AI models with real-time embedded hardware pipelines
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary engineering team on smart automation systems

Project Lead & ML Mentor

LearnDepth LLP

Mar 2026 – PresentRemote
Python
AutoML
TensorFlow
MLOps
Mentorship

Leading development of AutoML — an end-to-end pipeline automation system that eliminates manual ML workflow steps from data preprocessing to model deployment. Mentoring junior developers on ML best practices.

  • Designed AutoML architecture covering data prep, training, evaluation, and deployment stages
  • Mentored junior developers on model evaluation techniques and ML engineering practices
  • Reduced manual effort in ML workflows by automating repetitive preprocessing steps

Intern – Springboard 6.0

Infosys Springboard

Jan 2026 – Apr 2026Remote
React 19
FastAPI
DistilBERT
Supabase
Stripe

Building Helpdesk.ai — a B2B enterprise IT support platform with AI-powered ticket triage using DistilBERT classification, NER metadata extraction, duplicate detection via cosine similarity, and Gemini-powered auto-resolution for multi-tenant organisations.

  • Architected a 4-layer permission system (Master Admin, Company Admin, User, Public) with Supabase RLS
  • Integrated Stripe subscription billing for tiered enterprise plans
  • Deployed AI inference pipeline on Hugging Face Spaces with Vercel frontend

Head of Operations

Wission Axis

Mar 2025 – Oct 2025Visakhapatnam
Community Management
Operations
Leadership
Event Organisation

Joined as Community Manager and was promoted to Head of Operations, Visakhapatnam. Organised founder-student meetups, tech events, and drove local startup ecosystem growth.

  • Promoted from Community Manager (Hyderabad) to Head of Operations (Visakhapatnam)
  • Organised multiple founder-student networking events and startup workshops
  • Grew local community engagement and onboarded new members to the ecosystem
Projects

Featured Projects

A collection of projects that showcase my skills and experience in building digital products

Helpdesk.ai
Next.js 15
FastAPI
DistilBERT v3
Supabase

Helpdesk.ai

Enterprise Neural Orchestrator — Categorizing tickets in milliseconds with DistilBERT and auto-resolving with Gemini.

Tech Stack
Next.js 15FastAPIDistilBERT v3+5 more
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Notiflow
React Native
Expo
Node.js
Supabase

Notiflow

Intelligent mobile notification management app — coming soon. Designed to help users take control of their digital attention.

Tech Stack
React NativeExpoNode.js+1 more
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SHEM – Smart Home Energy Manager
ESP32
React (Vite)
Node.js
FastAPI

SHEM – Smart Home Energy Manager

Precision IoT Ecosystem — Real-time mains monitoring with Gemini AI energy forecasting and remote Blynk control.

Tech Stack
ESP32React (Vite)Node.js+6 more
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RaceXplorer – Real-Time Race Tracking System
Arduino Uno
Embedded C
IR Sensors
I2C LCD

RaceXplorer – Real-Time Race Tracking System

Low-cost IoT race timing system with millisecond precision — eliminating manual errors using Arduino, IR sensors, and an I2C LCD. Won 1st Prize at college expo.

Tech Stack
Arduino UnoEmbedded CIR Sensors+2 more
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Futuristic IoT Home Automation
ESP8266
Embedded C
MQTT
Arduino IDE

Futuristic IoT Home Automation

ESP8266-based smart home automation system with remote device control, sensor integration, and real-time status monitoring.

Tech Stack
ESP8266Embedded CMQTT+2 more
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Digital Password Door Lock
Arduino
Embedded C
Servo Motor
LCD

Digital Password Door Lock

Embedded security system implementing a password-based digital door locking mechanism with keypad input and LED/buzzer feedback.

Tech Stack
ArduinoEmbedded CServo Motor+2 more
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Skills

Technical Skills

A broad skill set spanning AI/ML, embedded systems, full-stack web development, and hardware engineering — built through real projects and internships.

AI / ML

Building intelligent systems with modern AI and ML tools

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Technologies

Python
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
LLMs & Prompt Engineering
Generative AI
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
TensorFlow
DistilBERT
AutoML
AI Agents
Open Source & Activity

Code Contribution Graph

Tracking my daily commitment to building, learning, and contributing to the global tech ecosystem.

Consistency

Daily Commits

Environment

Git Hub / CI-CD

Follow on GitHub
Services

What I Do Best

Specialized services tailored to bring your ideas to life — from hardware prototypes to intelligent web platforms.

Web Development

Building modern, responsive web applications with cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

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UI/UX Design

Crafting beautiful and intuitive user interfaces that delight users. Focus on accessibility, performance, and modern design principles.

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Mobile Development

Creating native and cross-platform mobile applications using React Native and Flutter. Expertise in iOS and Android development.

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Cloud Services

Deploying and managing scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, and GCP. Expertise in serverless architecture and DevOps.

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API Development

Building robust and scalable APIs using GraphQL, REST, and tRPC. Focus on performance, security, and developer experience.

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Tech Consulting

Strategic technology consulting and architecture design. Helping businesses make informed decisions about their tech stack.

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Performance

Deploy Project
Create Branch
Run Tests
Open Terminal
Credentials

Professional Certifications

A curated selection of my most significant technical credentials and industry-recognized certifications.

2025
NASA Space Apps Challenge

NASA Space Apps Challenge

NASA

Participation and achievement in the world's largest global hackathon, solving real-world challenges on Earth and in space.

2025
AI Agents Specialist

AI Agents Specialist

GeeksforGeeks

Advanced certification in building autonomous AI agents and intelligent workflows.

2025
GenAI Buildathon Winner

GenAI Buildathon Winner

Buildathon

Successfully built and deployed generative AI solutions during the intensive GenAI Buildathon.

2025
Campus Ambassador

Campus Ambassador

E-Cell, IIT Bombay

Represented the entrepreneurship cell of IIT Bombay, fostering startup culture and innovation.

2025
Agentforce AI Specialist

Agentforce AI Specialist

Salesforce / Unstop

Specialized in Salesforce Agentforce for building and deploying AI agents in enterprise environments.

2025
UiPath Automation Explorer

UiPath Automation Explorer

UiPath

Foundational mastery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and workflow automation tools.

2024
Responsive Web Design

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

Comprehensive certification covering HTML5, CSS3, and modern responsive design principles.

2024
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Security Professional

Core understanding of network security, threat detection, and digital safety protocols.

2025
Code for Bharath

Code for Bharath

Bharat Tech

Contributed to building impactful technology solutions for national-level challenges.

Education

Academic Journey

A timeline of my formal education and qualifications.

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Sanketika Polytechnic College

Aug 2023 – Apr 2026

Pursuing a comprehensive Diploma in ECE with focus on embedded systems, digital electronics, IoT, and computer science fundamentals. Simultaneously working on real-world AI and hardware projects.

Embedded SystemsDigital ElectronicsIoTPCB DesignVerilog HDLC Programming

Entrepreneurship & Business Motivation

Institute of Management, Technology and Finance (MTF)

Jan 2025 – Dec 2028

Online degree from a Portugal-based institute focused on entrepreneurship principles, business development, startup strategy, and innovation management.

EntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentStartup StrategyInnovation ManagementLeadership
Recognition

Honors & Awards

National-level recognitions, competition wins, and milestones across entrepreneurship, hardware, and engineering.

🏆
2024

1st Prize — Project Expo

₹10,000 Cash Prize

Won first place at the college project exposition for the RaceXplorer IoT Athlete Performance Tracker — awarded ₹10,000 for innovative hardware design and real-world application.

HardwareIoTInnovation
🎖️
2025

NEC 2025 — Advanced Track

Rank 120 / 4000+ registrations

Achieved 120th rank in the National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC 2025), Advanced Track — organised by E-Cell, IIT Bombay. Represented Sanketika Polytechnic College nationally.

EntrepreneurshipIIT BombayNational
🇮🇳
2026

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

Selected by Govt. of India

Selected to represent youth at the national dialogue organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India — recognising leadership and innovation potential.

GovernmentLeadershipNational
🚀
2025

NASA International Space Apps Challenge

National-level Participant

Participated in NASA's global hackathon as a national-level representative in October 2025 — collaborating on technology solutions for real-world space and Earth challenges.

NASAHackathonSpace Tech
📊
2025

AINCAT 2025

AIR 1,435 — Top 0.4% Nationally

Achieved All India Rank 1,435 in the NCAT 2025 engineering aptitude test among 3.6 lakh+ participants — placing in the top 0.4% of students nationwide.

EngineeringAptitudeNational Rank
🏗️
2025

State Level Buildathon

State Representative

Selected as a state-level representative for the national buildathon competition — one of a handful of students chosen to represent Andhra Pradesh.

BuildathonState LevelInnovation

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? Fill out the form below and I'll get back to you within 24-48 hours.

Direct Email

bonthalamadhavi1@gmail.com

Current Location

Visakhapatnam, India

Project Details

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