Akash Palla
About Akash Palla
Akash Palla is a Research Assistant at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, specializing in high-performance computing. He has a background in software engineering and robotics, with experience at various organizations including Engineers For Exploration and Roblox.
Work at San Diego Supercomputer Center
Akash Palla has been employed as a Research Assistant at the San Diego Supercomputer Center since 2022. In this role, he contributes to various research initiatives, focusing on high-performance computing. His work involves optimizing and benchmarking computational codes, particularly in the context of earthquake wave propagation, which is critical for advancing scientific research in geophysics.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Akash Palla worked as an Embedded Software Engineer at Engineers For Exploration for seven months in 2022. He also completed internships as a Software Engineering Intern at Optum in Irvine, California, for two months in 2022, and at Roblox in the San Francisco Bay Area for three months in 2023. His diverse experiences in software engineering have equipped him with practical skills in various programming environments.
Leadership in Robotics
Akash Palla served as President of the Monta Vista Robotics Team from 2020 to 2021, leading the team for ten months. He also held the position of Software Lead within the same team from 2018 to 2020 for two years. His leadership roles in robotics have provided him with experience in team management and project development in a competitive environment.
Education and Expertise
Akash Palla is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Engineering at UC San Diego, expected to complete in 2025. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the same institution in 2024. He completed his high school education at Monta Vista High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation in computer engineering principles and practices.
Specialization in High-Performance Computing
Akash Palla specializes in porting high-performance computing code for both CPU and GPU-based systems. His expertise is particularly relevant in the context of scientific computing, where optimizing code for performance is essential. His contributions to the HPGEOC research group highlight his skills in this area, focusing on earthquake wave propagation simulations.