Abhinav K.
About Abhinav K.
Abhinav K. is a Flight Software Intern currently working at Astranis and has been involved in various research and internship roles at notable institutions including UC Berkeley and the United States Department of Defense. He holds a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, achieving a GPA of 4.0.
Work at Astranis
Abhinav K. currently serves as a Flight Software Intern at Astranis, a company focused on building small satellites for internet connectivity. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the development of flight software. His responsibilities include building a flight software codebase using multiple programming languages, such as C/C++, Go, and Python. This position allows him to apply his technical skills in a practical setting within the aerospace industry.
Education and Expertise
Abhinav K. is pursuing a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and Business Administration through the Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology (M.E.T.) program at UC Berkeley. He has achieved a GPA of 4.0 in both his Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Business Administration studies. This academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and business domains, enhancing his capabilities in software development and strategic analysis.
Background in Research and Internships
Abhinav K. has a diverse background in research and internships. He worked as a Machine Learning and Cybersecurity Researcher at the United States Department of Defense for nine months in 2020-2021. He also held roles such as a Computational Chemistry Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Software Engineer Intern at Berkeley SkyDeck. His experience includes a month-long position as a Catalyst Fellow at Quantlab Group and a three-month stint as a Strategy Consultant at Blue Origin.
Academic Intern Experience
Since 2022, Abhinav K. has been working as an Academic Intern at UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) department. In this role, he engages with academic projects and contributes to the educational environment at the university. His involvement in this capacity complements his ongoing studies and provides practical experience in an academic setting.
High School Education
Abhinav K. completed his high school education at Monta Vista High School, where he graduated with a High School Diploma. His early academic achievements laid the groundwork for his pursuit of higher education in engineering and business.