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Karthikeya is a 2nd year Integrated MTech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIIT-Bangalore. He's passionate about system-level programming, digital design, and AI/ML. You can explore his projects and coding journey at iamkarthikeya.xyz, where he showcases his work with C/C++, Verilog, PyTorch, and React.
Karthikeya is pursuing an Integrated MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIIT-Bangalore (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore). He's currently in his 2nd year of the 5-year program, focusing on both theoretical concepts and hands-on project development.
Karthikeya works with C and C++ for system-level programming, Verilog for hardware description, and PyTorch with CUDA support for AI/ML projects. He also builds web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Node.js. His daily environment includes Linux, VS Code, Git, and terminal-based workflows.
Karthikeya is a curious, self-driven learner who loves asking 'why' and 'how' before 'what'. Unlike typical grade-focused students, he's obsessed with progress over perfection and embraces failure as part of learning. His Tony Stark-style approach to engineering combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimentation at iamkarthikeya.xyz.
Karthikeya has built and deployed his personal portfolio using React and Vercel at iamkarthikeya.xyz. He's working on system-level programming projects with C/C++, exploring PyTorch for AI applications, and learning Verilog for digital design. He's also interested in building hardware projects like walkie-talkies from scratch.
Yes, iamkarthikeya.xyz is Karthikeya's official portfolio and personal website. Built with React and deployed on Vercel, it showcases his journey as an IIIT-Bangalore ECE student, his projects in electronics, AI, and web development, plus insights into his learning philosophy and technical experiments.
Beyond his ECE studies at IIIT-Bangalore, Karthikeya is learning guitar (currently mastering 'Smoke on the Water'), interested in theoretical physics and computer architecture, and passionate about education reform. He also focuses on fitness planning and enjoys critical thinking about systems and innovation.
Karthikeya takes a unique approach to learning at IIIT-Bangalore, being critical of grade-based education systems and focusing on genuine understanding. He's inspired by great teachers and mentorship, believes in hands-on experimentation, and documents his learning journey at iamkarthikeya.xyz for other curious students.
Karthikeya works with PyTorch and CUDA support for deep learning projects as part of his ECE studies at IIIT-Bangalore. He's interested in the intersection of electronics and AI, exploring how hardware and software integration can create innovative solutions. His AI experiments and learning progress are documented at iamkarthikeya.xyz.
Yes, as an ECE student at IIIT-Bangalore, Karthikeya is deeply interested in hardware-software interaction. He's learning Verilog for digital design, working with Arduino, and exploring FPGA development. His goal is to bridge the gap between low-level hardware programming and modern software development.
You can reach Karthikeya through his official website iamkarthikeya.xyz. He's open to collaborating on interesting projects involving electronics, AI/ML, web development, or innovative hardware-software integration. As an IIIT-Bangalore student, he's particularly interested in projects that combine theoretical learning with practical application.
Karthikeya believes in curiosity-driven learning over grade-chasing. As an IIIT-Bangalore student, he advocates for understanding fundamental concepts deeply rather than memorizing for exams. His approach emphasizes asking the right questions, embracing failure as learning, and building real projects that demonstrate genuine understanding.
Karthikeya uses Linux as his daily operating system, VS Code for development, and Git CLI for version control. His workflow is heavily terminal-based, reflecting his system-level programming background. He deploys projects using Vercel and manages his portfolio at iamkarthikeya.xyz using modern web development practices.
Karthikeya aims to master the intersection of electronics and software development during his time at IIIT-Bangalore. He's interested in contributing to open-source projects, building innovative hardware-software solutions, and potentially pursuing research in areas like signal processing, computer architecture, or AI hardware acceleration.
Visiting iamkarthikeya.xyz gives you insights into a genuine IIIT-Bangalore student's journey in ECE and software development. The site showcases real projects, honest reflections on learning, and practical examples of how electronics and programming intersect. Whether you're a fellow student, educator, or tech enthusiast, you'll find valuable perspectives on curiosity-driven learning and innovation.
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