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Jaswant Charith Uppalapati

Computer Science Engineer · AI/ML & Robotics

CEO, MANAVEX · since Oct 2026

PHONE:
+91 99087 80252
BASED IN:
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Computer Science student specializing in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, with a strong foundation in core Computer Science concepts including DBMS and Computer Networking. Experienced in building backend systems using Django and REST APIs, with a focus on designing practical and reliable software systems. Developed hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT, and Robotics through academic, industry, and research-oriented projects, including work with ISRO's LEOS and AI-driven startup environments. Interested in building intelligent and autonomous systems by combining strong software engineering fundamentals with AI/ML, computer vision, and robotics.

EDUCATION

REVA University

Computer Science & Information Technology (AI & ML)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · 2023 - 2027

CGPA 8.03/10 (up to 3rd year) · 4th Year

Class XII / PUC

79.9%

Class X

9.8 CGPA

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming
Python, C++
Core Computer Science
DBMS, Computer Networking, Data Structures & Algorithms
Backend & APIs
Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, REST APIs
AI/ML
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, NLTK
Computer Vision
OpenCV, YOLO
Databases
PostgreSQL, SQLite
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS, Azure, Ubuntu, Docker
Embedded & Robotics
ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Teensy, PlatformIO, LoRa, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, ROS

EXPERIENCE

MANAVEXIndia

An engineering studio building full-stack software, agentic AI, and connected IoT systems.

CEO · Oct 2026 - Present

  • Sets product vision and turns client needs into solution plans, then leads the system and product design that delivers them.
  • Lead, Product and Engineering; co-lead, Technology.
  • Backend services, APIs and database structures; frontend, backend and external-service integrations.
  • Code review, engineering standards and technical prioritisation.
  • Business operations, client engagement and new opportunities.
  • Systems shipped with production partners: CropNow (CropDesk, TheDotProject, NEST) and ATEON Labs.
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EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Bengaluru, India

Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)

Project Trainee, SRQG Division · Jun 2026 - Present

  • Contributing to the 3/6-Axis Robotic Arm with Computer Vision for Faulty PCB Detection and PCB Inspection project, focusing on robotic-arm software, simulation, control, and computer-vision components.
  • Developed Python-based robotic-arm control and simulation software and gained hands-on experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim for robotic simulation and experimentation.
  • Worked with YOLO-based computer-vision models for PCB inspection and faulty-component detection within the robotic inspection workflow.
  • Designed and developed internal software applications for LEOS, including VISHVASYA, KARYADESH, and SFMS, supporting internal engineering and organizational workflows.
  • Built applications using Django, REST APIs, and SQLite/PostgreSQL, deployed on Ubuntu-based intranet infrastructure for internal use.
  • Contributed to technical research and research-paper development under the guidance of scientists at ISRO LEOS.

CropNowBengaluru, India

Agritech Startup

AI/ML Intern, then Founder's Office Lead (Project & Strategic Relations), now Founder's Fellow · Oct 2025 - Present

Founder's Fellow · Jun 2026 - Present

Founder's Office Lead (Project & Strategic Relations) · Dec 2025 - Jun 2026

AI/ML Intern · Oct 2025 - Jan 2026

  • Progressed from an AI/ML internship into the Founder's Office and later a Founder's Fellowship, taking increasing responsibility across software engineering, product development, technical strategy, research, and organizational operations.
  • Led the software engineering team for NEST, a Taiwan Presidential Hackathon-winning project, contributing across web applications, backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and IoT firmware.
  • Built backend systems using Django, supported cloud infrastructure on AWS, worked with PostgreSQL, and developed embedded firmware in C++ using PlatformIO.
  • Designed and developed CropDesk, a centralized software platform for CropNow's connected IoT ecosystem, supporting device management, data, analytics, and platform integration.
  • Took product ownership of AkashBhumi, leading research, product ideation, planning, design, team coordination, and execution in collaboration with organizational leadership.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives involving research, field operations, audits, strategic planning, and new-project development.
  • Serve as Head of the Data Security & Centralisation Committee, contributing to organizational data centralization and security initiatives.
ACTIVITIES

Yantra · The IoT Club at REVA University · Bengaluru, India

Secretary · Mar 2025 - Present

Event Coordinator · Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Progressed from Event Coordinator to Secretary, taking increasing responsibility for technical activities and events within the university IoT club.
  • Conducted IoT workshops and technical sessions for junior students covering sensors, microcontrollers, embedded systems, and practical project development.
  • Worked on hands-on embedded and computer-vision projects involving ESP32, LoRa, Raspberry Pi, and OpenCV.
  • Participated in a line-following robot competition, contributing to robot development and tuning.
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Jaswant Charith Uppalapati

projects · websites built

AQUA NEST

AI-Powered Aquaculture Intelligence Platform

  • Developing an intelligent aquaculture monitoring platform combining IoT sensing, AI/ML, computer vision, cloud infrastructure, and web technologies.
  • Designing an ESP32-based IoT system for collecting pond-water parameters through connected sensors and RS485 communication.
  • Building the software ecosystem across embedded firmware, Django, REST APIs, MQTT, AWS, and data pipelines.
  • Developing toward intelligent capabilities for water-quality monitoring, fish-health prediction, and aquaculture decision support.

IoT · AI/ML · Embedded Systems · Cloud · Django

SFMS

Software File Management System & NAS Platform

  • Designed and developed a centralized software file-management and document repository platform for CropNow.
  • Implemented structured file/folder organization, metadata management, versioning, and centralized document access.
  • Built the application using Django with database-backed document and metadata management.
  • Deployed the system on internal server infrastructure for centralized organizational access.

Django · PostgreSQL/SQLite · Server Infrastructure

DIVINE Answer

RAG-Based NLP Application

  • Built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application for comparing guidance and perspectives from the Quran, Bible, and Bhagavad Gita.
  • Implemented semantic retrieval using embeddings, vector search, and cosine similarity, followed by LLM-based response synthesis.
  • Developed the application using Supabase, vector search, Edge Functions, and LLM technologies.
  • Achieved reported retrieval evaluation results including 0.9974 cosine similarity, 0.5000 MRR, and 0.6509 NDCG@5.

RAG · NLP · LLMs · Semantic Search · Full Stack

PARAMETER

Animal Detection & Avoidance System

  • Developed a real-time animal detection and avoidance system using CNN-based computer vision on Raspberry Pi.
  • Integrated camera-based detection with hardware controls to trigger automated responses through relay-based mechanisms.
  • Designed activity logging for post-event analysis and optimized the system for practical field operation.

Computer Vision · Embedded Systems · IoT

SANKETHA

Secure LoRa Communication Device

  • Built an offline, long-range, low-power communication system using ESP32 and LoRa.
  • Designed device-to-device communication capable of operating without conventional internet infrastructure.
  • Integrated embedded hardware and communication modules for wireless data transmission and field testing.

Embedded Systems · IoT · Wireless Communication

LaXi

Modular AI & Robotics Platform

  • Developing a modular AI and robotics platform designed to provide reusable AI capabilities across computers and robotic devices.
  • Exploring a capability-based architecture where modules such as device control, computer vision, and RAG can be integrated as reusable applications.
  • Designing support for cloud and local AI models and future deployment on platforms such as Raspberry Pi-based robots.

AI/ML · Robotics · LLMs · Python · Django

WEBSITES BUILT

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CropNowcropnow-omega.vercel.app/aboutCropNow
CropDeskcropdesk.inCropNow
Nestcrop.cropdesk.inCropNow
Seedseed.cropdesk.inCropNow
Kairomankairoman-cropnow.vercel.appCropNow
ab.cropdesk.inab.cropdesk.inCropNow
MANAVEXmanavex.vercel.appMANAVEX
The Dot Project by Kabeerthedotprojectbykabeer.comMANAVEX
p1al.vercel.appp1al.vercel.appMANAVEX
QuadricITquadricit-website.vercel.appMANAVEX
Krishna Kummarikrishna-kummari.vercel.appMANAVEX