Electrical Engineering · McMaster University · Hamilton, ON

Building things
that

From 16-bit CPUs to CUDA kernels — I engineer systems at the intersection of hardware and software. Seeking co-op roles starting 2026.

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About
Karthik Pusapati
McMaster University, 2026

Engineer by
training, builder
by instinct.

I'm a Level 3 Electrical Engineering student at McMaster University with a deep interest in computer architecture, operating systems, and low-level software. I like working close to the metal — where hardware meets software and performance actually matters.

Dean's Honor List recipient with a 10.0 GPA in 2024. Faculty of Engineering Entrance Scholarship holder. Available for 8–16 month co-op starting January 2026.

10.0GPA · 2024
100+Students mentored
3Native languages
Experience
Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Student Partner (Part-Time)
McMaster ECE Department
Designing a token-based resale system facilitating the secondary market for ECE kits. Projected savings of $15,000+ annually per student batch.
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Sep 2024 – Present
IT Technical Assistant
Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University
Providing technical support and IT assistance within the Department of Family Medicine. Managing hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to ensure smooth daily operations.
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Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
Teaching Assistant — Data Structures (2SI3)
McMaster ECE Department
Assisted in delivering Data Structures and Algorithms to undergraduate students. Office hours, marking, and supporting students through complex algorithmic concepts.
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Volunteership
Aug 2025 – Present
ECE Ambassador
McMaster University
Representing the ECE Department at on-campus recruitment events and university tours. Serving as a student voice for prospective students.
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July 2024 – Present
Executive Member
McMaster Design League
Workshops for 100+ students, CAD challenge host for Designathon, weldment-focused curriculum using SolidWorks.
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Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Chief Lead — Engineering Competition
McMaster Engineering
Designed challenge for 100+ first-year students. Evaluation rubrics, resource charts, full-day competition oversight.
Sep 2023 – Oct 2023
Volunteer
Access Tech
E-waste drive recovering 200+ kg of electronics. OS installation, data wiping, hardware replacement.
Projects
Featured
01
RISC-V CPU
C++ · Computer Architecture
16-Bit RISC-V CPU
Engineered a full CPU model with Reorder Buffer and Load Store Buffer for out-of-order execution. Implemented pipeline control with commit, forwarding, and in-order retirement. Led a team of 4.
C++ · CPU Simulation · Git · Multithreading →
02
Neural Network
CUDA · GPU Programming
Neural Network Inference Engine
Multi-layer CNN with custom CUDA kernels and vectorized tensor operations to fully utilize NVIDIA GPUs. Google Benchmark-based performance profiling.
CUDA · Neural Networks · Vectorization →
03
Camera System
C · Linux · Networking
Remote Controlled Camera System
Linux client–server camera with real-time video streaming between Raspberry Pi and Windows host over a custom TCP protocol. Validated across VPN and multi-network environments.
C · TCP/IP · Linux Systems · VPN · Raspberry Pi →
More Projects
3D Spatial Mapper
Python · C++ · Hardware
3D Spatial Mapping System
Low-cost LiDAR alternative using ToF sensor + stepper motor. UART/I2C comms, Matlab 3D visualization.
Python · C++ · Matlab · I2C →
File Hosting
Docker · Linux · Networking
Linux Secure File Hosting
Containerized Nextcloud + MariaDB with Docker Compose. Zero-trust WireGuard VPN — no public port exposure.
Docker · Linux · WireGuard →
Skills
Languages
C++C PythonVerilog HDL VHDLARM Assembly MatlabPL/SQLR
Tools & Platforms
LinuxGit / GitHub DockerCUDA Quartus PrimeModelSim VS CodeJira Autodesk InventorSolidWorks
Hardware & Systems
Intel MAX10 FPGAARM Cortex-M4F Raspberry PiTCP/IP I2C / UARTWireGuard VPN EEPROMEmbedded Systems
Contact

Let's build
something real.

Open to co-op roles (8–16 months) and new grad positions in embedded systems, systems software, or hardware design.

Get in touch →
Karthikcse2022@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/karthik-pusapati 289-556-3796