Software Engineer Intern — Red Hat
Summer 2025 (May – Aug)
Go · PostgreSQL · Kubernetes
Added PostgreSQL + TLS support, standardized overlays, and auto‑provisioned DB via Operator.
Software Engineer • Researcher
Chanakya Thirumala Setty
CS & Math @ The University of Alabama (Accelerated M.S. + B.S.) — building reliable systems and intelligent tools.
About
I'm a software engineer focused on practical, high-impact systems: from multi-tenant metadata services and compiler‑adjacent tooling to underwater acoustic communications. I enjoy building well‑designed software with clear interfaces, measurable performance, and strong reliability guarantees.
Education
The University of Alabama
Class of 2026
GPA 4.0 / 4.0 • SAT 1530
(Accelerated) M.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics (Dual Major).
Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Data Science
- Computer Vision, Computational Foundations of Machine Learning
- Software Design & Engineering, DSA, Operating Systems
- Database Management, Compiler Construction, Microcomputers
- Network Security, Autonomous Robotics
Mathematics
- Calculus II & III, Applied Differential Equations, Discrete Math
- Probability & Applied Statistics, Linear Algebra
- Linear & Non‑Linear Optimization
Experience
Software Engineer Intern — Red Hat
Summer 2024 (May – Aug)
C++ · Go · Kubernetes
Built multi‑tenancy in ml‑metadata; optimized tenant‑scoped schemas and queries.
Software Engineer Intern — Red Hat
Summer 2023 (May – Aug)
Analyzer‑LSP · OSS
Contributed features and fixes to Konveyer (Analyzer‑LSP); reviewed and merged PRs.
Undergraduate Researcher — MuLink (Underwater Acoustic Modem)
Oct 2024 – May 2025
C++ · Raspberry Pi · DSP
Developed FSK/FFT modem; improved SNR and range via HW/SW co‑design.
Undergraduate Researcher — Human Technology Interaction Lab (HTIL)
Nov 2022 – May 2024
BCI · Drones · CV/ML
Built BCI‑driven drone control; researched EEG ML pipelines; organized lab showcase; writing paper on static object tracking.
Projects & Papers
Recall.ai
🥇 1st — HackPrinceton 2024
Next.js · FastAPI · Gemini AI · MongoDB
AI-powered memory support platform using wearable technology to help people with cognitive impairment maintain connections and independence.
FirefightAR
🥉 3rd — GT Snap Challenge
Lens Studio · YOLOv5 · Firebase
AR app assisting firefighters with real‑time hazard and victim detection.
Garuda
🥈 2nd — HackHarvard
Next.js · MSNet · Llava VLM · Firebase
AI‑driven disaster response with heatmaps, drone analysis, and alerts.
Mars Rover Simulation
🥈 2nd — Auburn Hacks ’24
Unity · Blender · LLMs · GitHub
Explores real Martian terrain with LLM‑powered NPC guides for missions and challenges.
BCI Framework
🏆 ACMSE 2024
Research · Neurosity · Robotics
Closed‑loop multi‑party EEG‑based robotic system architecture.
Real‑time Invariant Object Detection
HCII ’24 · URCA ’24
Research · Cursor detection
Three algorithmic iterations for robust cursor detection/tracking across video frames under varied constraints.
Skills
Programming Languages
C
C++
C#
Rust
Python
Go
JavaScript
SQL
MATLAB
R
Bash
Web Development
HTML
CSS
Node.js
React
React Native
Data Science & AI/ML
TensorFlow
PyTorch
scikit‑learn
Keras
NumPy
Pandas
Cloud & DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift
PostgreSQL
Linux
Git
Tools & Platforms
Unity
Blender
Android
Cursor
Claude Code
Gemini
ChatGPT
Agile Scrum
Honors
HackPrinceton — 1st Overall
HackHarvard — 2nd Overall
Georgia Tech Snap Challenge — 3rd
AuburnHacks — 2nd Overall
ICPC Southeast USA — Silver (2023)
Indian National Olympiad in Informatics — Silver (2022)
Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher (2023)
Outstanding Computer Science Undergraduate (2025)
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
Competitive Programming Club President
President’s List (’22–’24)
Presidential & Engineering Scholarships