Vehicle systems
STM32, CAN, battery management integration, motor controllers, instrumentation, and telemetry.
I’m Purav Datta, a computer engineering student at Texas A&M, expected to graduate in May 2027. I work across hardware, software, and the teams that bring them together.
2018
Started competitive robotics
Joined Electro Robotics, later serving as captain and lead software developer. The team reached #3 of 6,000+ worldwide.
2019
Started building for the web
Web and SEO for On Course Riding Academy, through 2023.
2022
Joined RoutineAI
Software engineering intern, working on machine learning and product design.
2023
Started at Texas A&M
Joined Formula Electric as a powertrain apprentice.
2025
Became project manager
Led the AME26 program and interned at EControls.
2026
Best finish in team history
12th of about 100 at FSAE Michigan. Interned at HPE and accepted a graduate software engineering offer.
2027
Graduation
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, expected in May.
What I work with
Software
Python, Java, Kotlin, C#, TypeScript, Rust-based services, Angular, Vue.js, Azure, AWS, and Docker.
Modeling
Vehicle dynamics, lap simulation, CasADi, IPOPT, and Magic Formula tire models.
Robotics
Computer vision, vSLAM, path planning, motion profiling, and mecanum kinematics.
Fabrication
CAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, CNC, 3D printing, and PCB and circuit design.
Leadership
Project management, procurement, budgeting, sponsorship, fundraising, recruiting, and operations.
Awards and recognition
- 12th overall, Formula SAE Michigan Electric 2026
- First full competition finish, Texas A&M Formula Electric
- 1st place, UTA Autocross, October 2025 (team result)
- #3 worldwide, competitive robotics, among 6,000+ teams
- 1st place in Illinois, competitive robotics
- World championship qualifier, competitive robotics
- ARM-sponsored Control Award for a visual localization system
- Highest Honors, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 2023