As a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate student at UC San Diego, I am deeply immersed in the dynamic realm of technology and autonomy. My expertise lies in Autonomous Planning and Control, where I blend a strong foundation in control systems, PID, model predictive control, ADAS, reinforcement learning, and deep learning to address intricate challenges in Robotics and autonomous systems.My current role as a Research Assistant at UC San Diego involves spearheading software algorithm development for swarm operations on crazyflie nano-drones using ROS2, aligning with the cutting-edge demands of autonomous vehicle and robotic system design. This role has honed my skills in motion planning algorithms, real-world experimentation, and cross-functional teamwork, essential for the evolving landscape of autonomous driving and machine learning.My stint as a Research Intern at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) further enriched my capabilities, focusing on hardware and software solutions for deep learning-based Automotive Vision algorithms on embedded processors like NVIDIA Jetson Nano. This experience not only strengthened my proficiency in automotive vision systems and sensor fusion but also in key areas like SLAM, mapping, and localization - pivotal in the field of autonomous vehicles.In my journey, I have become adept at leveraging programming languages such as Python, ROS2, MATLAB, and C/C++, underpinning my expertise in software development for autonomous systems. My approach is underpinned by a deep commitment to problem-solving, technical communication, and data-driven decision-making.As I look to the future, I am enthusiastic about applying my technical acumen to contribute to the forefront of autonomous systems, robotics, and AI. I am actively seeking opportunities that align with my skill set in autonomous planning and control, robotics engineering, and related domains. Let's connect to explore how my experience and passion can align with innovative projects in this exciting field. Reach out to me at mmkulkarni@ucsd.edu / mihir.kulkarni17@gmail.com for collaboration opportunities or discussions on the future of autonomy.