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Antony Austin
Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering undergraduate at RSET with 3+ years spanning VLSI design, embedded systems, robotics, and AI/ML. Co-founder & CTO of VirtusCo. Founder of Noviq.
About
15+
Projects
3+
Years Exp.
10+
Tech Stacks
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering undergraduate at RSET, Kerala, with 3+ years of hands-on experience spanning VLSI design, embedded systems, robotics, and AI/ML. Builder of a 253M-parameter language model trained from scratch. Simultaneously completing an M.Tech-level research thesis on electrothermal simulation of Phase Change Memory (PCM) devices.
Co-founder and CTO of VirtusCo, a pre-seed robotics startup building an autonomous airport porter robot. Founder of Noviq, a web and AI studio. Freelance ROS 2 developer on Fiverr and active firmware contributor for a US-based startup.
Interests
Technical Skills
Projects
View allAI/ML Language Model Prototyping
Built an RNN-based text generator, then developed MiniGPT from scratch for modest hardware. Currently building a scalable LLaMA-like transformer model.
Ambulance Traffic Reduction System
Developed an Arduino Mega-based prototype with RF modules for real-time traffic monitoring, integrating RF signal validation and Dijkstra's algorithm.
Computer Vision Implementation
Built a face recognition system using OpenCV in Python and an object classification system with GoogLeNet TL in MATLAB.
IoT Home Automation System
Designed a home automation system with NodeMCU ESP8266, relay modules, Blynk, and IFTTT, enabling mobile control and Google Assistant voice commands.
Dual Axis Solar Tracker
Developed a solar energy optimization prototype using microcontrollers, servo motors, and an LDR array for real-time sun tracking with closed-loop control.
Wi-Fi Range Extension System
Developed a custom Wi-Fi repeater using Raspberry Pi 4B with adaptive channel management, enhancing range and mimicking mesh network functionality.
Testimonials
“Delivers with quality and precision. His problem-solving ability and work ethic make him a must-have on any team.”
— Alwin George Thomas, CFO at VirtusCo
“Antony built me an AI personal assistant that genuinely transformed how I manage my day. Reliable, intuitive, and impressively well-engineered.”
— Xavier Alex, Private Banker at ICICI Bank
“His AI/ML depth is rare for someone still in undergrad. The transformer work he shipped was production-grade.”
— A. Azeem Kouther, CMO at VirtusCo
“Delivers with quality and precision. His problem-solving ability and work ethic make him a must-have on any team.”
— Alwin George Thomas, CFO at VirtusCo
“Antony built me an AI personal assistant that genuinely transformed how I manage my day. Reliable, intuitive, and impressively well-engineered.”
— Xavier Alex, Private Banker at ICICI Bank
“His AI/ML depth is rare for someone still in undergrad. The transformer work he shipped was production-grade.”
— A. Azeem Kouther, CMO at VirtusCo
“Delivers with quality and precision. His problem-solving ability and work ethic make him a must-have on any team.”
— Alwin George Thomas, CFO at VirtusCo
“Antony built me an AI personal assistant that genuinely transformed how I manage my day. Reliable, intuitive, and impressively well-engineered.”
— Xavier Alex, Private Banker at ICICI Bank
“His AI/ML depth is rare for someone still in undergrad. The transformer work he shipped was production-grade.”
— A. Azeem Kouther, CMO at VirtusCo
“Delivers with quality and precision. His problem-solving ability and work ethic make him a must-have on any team.”
— Alwin George Thomas, CFO at VirtusCo
“Antony built me an AI personal assistant that genuinely transformed how I manage my day. Reliable, intuitive, and impressively well-engineered.”
— Xavier Alex, Private Banker at ICICI Bank
“His AI/ML depth is rare for someone still in undergrad. The transformer work he shipped was production-grade.”
— A. Azeem Kouther, CMO at VirtusCo
Experience
Firmware Developer (Remote Internship)
2025 - presentASAT, US-based Startup · Remote
- Developing BLE Peripheral firmware on nRF5340 DK using nRF Connect SDK and Zephyr RTOS.
- Implementing custom GATT services, connectable advertising, and connection lifecycle management.
- Managing dual-core sysbuild configuration: Application Core (BLE Host) and Network Core (BLE Controller via ipc_radio).
Freelance ROS 2 Developer
Nov 2025 - presentFiverr · Remote
- Providing ROS 2 package development and code review services to international clients.
- Skills: ROS 2 Package development, C++, Python, Linux.
Freelance Web Developer
Jan 2023 - presentRemote — International Clients · Remote
- Developing responsive production websites for Yehi (Australia) and VirtusCo (India) using Next.js and React.js.
- Deployed and maintaining virtusco.in; implementing SEO, performance optimizations, and server-side rendering.
- Achieved 90+ Lighthouse scores on deployed projects.
Engineer Intern
May 2025 - Jun 2025Roots Industries India Limited · Coimbatore, India
- Gained industrial exposure to end-to-end manufacturing workflows across electrical, mechanical, and automated production lines.
- Experience in premium horn manufacturing, facility design, and quality control.
Industrial Trainee
Dec 2024Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Co. Ltd. (KEALCO) · Kochi, India
- Assembled, wound, and tested high-voltage step-down power transformers.
- Expertise in core winding, insulation systems, mineral oil cooling, and pre-dispatch quality testing.
Robotics Intern
Apr 2019 (1 month)Srishti Robotics Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Kochi, India
- Gained foundational embedded systems experience: Arduino, ESP8266/ESP32, sensors, motor drivers.
- Worked with Linux environments, CLI, and IoT frameworks (Blynk, IFTTT).
- Recognised as Best Performer.
Organizations
Founder
Mar 2026 - presentNoviq · Kochi, India
- Founded a web and AI studio delivering Next.js/WordPress websites, Flutter mobile apps, and AI-powered WhatsApp/Telegram chatbots (OpenClaw) for local businesses.
- One paid client project delivered end-to-end; managing scope, pricing, hosting, and handoff.
Co-founder & CTO
Jan 2025 - presentVirtusCo (IEDC Incubated) · Kochi, India
- Co-founded VirtusCo with a team of 5 to build Virtus, an autonomous B2B airport luggage porter robot.
- Sole software architect: built the full ROS 2 Jazzy stack from scratch on Raspberry Pi 5.
- Wrote a complete YDLidar X4 Pro ROS 2 driver from scratch (no vendor SDK).
- Designed ESP32 Kalman filter fusing ToF, ultrasonic, and microwave sensors for obstacle proximity.
- Shortlisted for IEDC startup incubation; targeting BIAL Startup Valley.
Apptronics Event Coordinator
Aug 2025 - presentRajagiri School of Engineering and Technology · Kakkanad, India
- Coordinating science and technology events at RSET's Apptronics technical fest.
Head of Electronics Club
Jan 2019 - Jun 2023Model Technical Higher Secondary School, IHRD · Kochi, India
- Led and mentored three batches of 15 students in electronics and embedded systems projects over 4 years.
- Organised workshops, tech fests, and project-based learning initiatives.
Awards
Award of Appreciation
Recognised for contributions to the Robo-Based Mobile Sensing System for Indoor Air Flow Measurement (KULIRMA Fan, VM Associates consultancy project).
Product Design, Development and Delivery
Certification for the KULIRMA indoor air flow measurement system.
Podium Finish — RC Electric ATV Competition
Competed against 12 colleges; showcased expertise in embedded systems and motor control.
Best Performer — Robotics Intermediate Certification
Excelling in robotics design, programming, and implementation.
Top Performer — K.I.T.E. Technical Training
Top performer in technical training and educational initiatives under KITE.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET)
CGPA: 7.7/10 | Currently in 6th Semester (3rd Year) | Activities: TinkerHub RSET, Apptronics Event Coordinator
Higher Secondary Education (12th)
Model Technical Higher Secondary School, IHRD
Specialization in Electronics, C, C++, and Python | Electronics Lab Representative | Head of Electronics Club
High School Education (10th)
Model Technical Higher Secondary School, IHRD
Certifications
nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals
Nordic Semiconductor
Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps
IBM / Coursera
Product Design, Development and Delivery
RSET
Robotics Intermediate Certification
Srishti Robotics
Best performer, excelling in robotics design, programming, and implementation.
Contact
Interested in working together? Drop me a message or reach out via any of the links below.