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Ryyan
Safar

Electronics & Communication Engineer

Building intelligent systems at the intersection of hardware and software.

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About Me

Aspiring Electronics & Communication Engineer with a passion for building automation systems and intelligent machines.

I seek opportunities to apply technical knowledge in robotics, embedded systems, chip design, and motion control while driving impactful innovations. Eager to contribute to collaborative projects, optimize real-world solutions, and grow as a tech leader at the intersection of hardware and software.

Core Technologies

  • ROS 2
  • Verilog HDL
  • Embedded C
  • Python & C++
  • TensorFlow
  • OpenCV
  • PCB Design
  • Raspberry Pi
3+ Years Experience
12+ Projects Built
5+ Leadership Roles

Experience

May 2025 – June 2025

Research Intern

AugsenseLab

Researched and compared weather prediction values from NWP (Numerical Weather Prediction) models with real-time observed values for accuracy benchmarking.

Implemented sensor fusion algorithms integrating IMU (BNO055) and GNSS (ZED-F9P) data on a Raspberry Pi platform.

NWP Models Sensor Fusion Raspberry Pi
August 2024 – Present

Technical Coordinator

TeamApt Ltd.

Designed and deployed the company website teamapt.in using Flask and MySQL backend.

Provided comprehensive technical support to faculty and students across multiple events.

Flask MySQL Web Dev
November 2023 – January 2025

Vice President

SOCIAL - Student Open Collaboration for Innovative Applications

Organized and hosted a workshop on social entrepreneurship.

Contributed as a part-time content writer for the newsletter “Chronicles”.

Leadership Event Management Content Writing

Projects

Mis-Communicationator

Autonomous AI-to-AI communication system where two LLMs converse continuously. Deployed on Raspberry Pi 4 with thermal optimization (82.3°C).

  • Raspberry Pi 4
  • StableLM
  • llama.cpp
  • Python

Camera-Only Height Est.

WIP

Unified pipeline generating LiDAR-derived height maps from RGB images. Uses a UNet-style architecture trained on KITTI/IDD datasets.

  • PyTorch
  • LiDAR Calibration
  • Docker
  • OpenCV

FPGA Kalman Filter

WIP

Hardware-accelerated sensor fusion on FPGA for fusing IMU and GNSS data. Custom Verilog modules for fixed-point arithmetic.

  • Verilog HDL
  • FPGA
  • Kalman Filter
  • UART

Smart Glass Mount

Assistive device for the visually impaired using ESP32-CAM and YOLOv5 for real-time obstacle detection. HackSus 4.0 Winner.

  • ESP32
  • YOLOv5
  • OpenCV
  • TinyML

CNC Plotter Machine

Compact CNC plotter built from repurposed stepper motors for drawing PCB layouts. Engineered frame and motion system using scrap materials.

  • Arduino UNO
  • GRBL
  • G-code
  • Mechanical Design

Autonomous Robot Arm

5-DOF robotic arm simulation in Gazebo/ROS 2 for car door assembly. Implemented inverse kinematics and path planning.

  • ROS 2
  • Gazebo
  • URDF/Xacro
  • Python

Sign Language Translator

ID card-type prototype translating Sign Language to English using Teachable Machines. Real-time display on LCD via ESP32.

  • TensorFlow
  • Arduino
  • ESP32
  • Python

Electronic Voting Machine

Secure voting machine with SD card logging, LCD interface, and debounce handling. Ensures data integrity and reliable vote registration.

  • C++
  • ESP32
  • SPI
  • SD Card

Humidity Alert System

Real-time humidity monitoring system using ESP32 and DHT22. Triggers buzzer alerts when thresholds are exceeded.

  • ESP32
  • DHT22
  • C++
  • IoT

Dual Op-Amp Generator

Triangle and square wave generator using two IC741 op-amps. Integrated SPDT switch for waveform toggling.

  • IC741
  • Analog Circuits
  • Signal Processing

Digital Logic Stopwatch

Digital stopwatch built from scratch using 7433 IC, 555 Timer, and logic gates. Features start/stop/reset functionality.

  • Digital Logic
  • 555 Timer
  • PCB Design

IR Communication System

Wireless IR transmitter-receiver system for output control. Achieved 1-2m range using frequency-based signals.

  • Analog Electronics
  • IR Modules
  • Circuit Design

Secure Password Manager

Web-based password manager with secure login and CRUD operations. Built as final project for CS50.

  • Python
  • Flask
  • MySQL
  • Security

Auto Street Light

Automatic street light prototype using LDR and 555 Timer. Activates lights based on ambient light thresholds.

  • 555 Timer
  • LDR
  • Automation

Hospital Booking Agent

Hospital finder and booking assistant using Python and MySQL. Manages details for 5 hospitals and specialists.

  • Python
  • MySQL
  • Database Mgmt

Technical Arsenal

Hardware

ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 8051, NodeMCU

Languages

C/C++, Python, Verilog, ROS 2, JavaScript, MATLAB

Tools

TensorFlow, OpenCV, Flask, MySQL, Git

Positions of Responsibility

Jan 2025 – Present

LINK Representative

IEEE RSET Student Branch

Facilitating communication and collaboration between LINK and IEEE RSET Student Branch.

Mar 2024 – Jan 2025

Technical Coordinator

IEEE RSET Student Branch

Planned the redesign of the IEEE Office on Wheels Bus with integrated piezoelectric sensors to enhance engagement. Automated certificate generation for multiple events using AutoCrat. Coordinated technical events and provided technical assistance.

Feb 2024 – Dec 2024

Tech & Professional Dev Team Lead

IEEE India Council

Coordinated and planned the R10 Codeathon for students across the R10 Region. Coordinated AISWYLC’24 (All India Student and Young Professional Congress and Leadership Congress).

Jan 2025 – Present

Co-Student Representative

IEEE Kerala Section

Selected as Co-Student Representative for IEEE LINK program.

Feb 2024 – Jan 2025

Project Group Coordinator

IEEE Kerala Section (Future Directions Committee)

Researched multiple Future Directions initiatives and planned events, conferences, and workshops in Kerala.

Aug 2025 – Nov 2025

Millennium Fellow

United Nations

Developed a plastic disposal smart bin system titled "Overflow ends with us". Hardware project with our own custom PCB.

Ideathon Submissions

Wildfire SAIfety

Finalist

Early detection system combining computer vision and satellite imagery. Features drone confirmation and alert system for nearby networks.

  • Computer Vision
  • Satellite Imagery
  • Drones

KSEB Smart Meter

Top 10

Smart meter alternative using OCR camera modules and Bluetooth to transmit usage data to POS machines. Includes GIS mapping for efficient reading.

  • OCR
  • Bluetooth
  • GIS

Down Syndrome App

SlashKey 3.0

Social inclusion app featuring emotion detection via Amazon Rekognition and GPT-4o for mood-based music and recommendations.

  • AWS Rekognition
  • GPT-4o
  • App Dev

Safe Sight

Safety

Women's safety system using real-time CCTV monitoring for suspicious activity. Features priority alerts and a feedback loop for law enforcement.

  • YOLO
  • Mediapipe
  • OpenCV