Hi, I'm Utkarsh
systems engineer turned builder. i like making real things with software. deep into kernels, embedded, and open source.
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About

I like building things close to the metal. I started by breaking Linux just to understand it, which led me into embedded systems, robotics, and kernel work. I’ve built rescue drones, shipped Bitcoin wallet firmware, hacked on embedded eBPF, and wired a 6502 by hand for fun. I contribute to open source, speak when I have something real to say, and spend most days trying to understand computers a little deeper. Right now I’m working on runtime-programmable kernels for real hardware.

Work Experience

Education

Skills

C / C++
Rust
Python
Go
Linux Kernel
eBPF
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
Raspberry Pi / Jetson
Computer Vision
Robotics
Networking
Docker
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
TypeScript
Next.js
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex firmware. Here are a few of my favorites.

Axiom eBPF
GitHubSource
Website

Axiom eBPF

An experimental kernel architecture built around eBPF for embedded systems. Explores runtime-programmable kernels, verifier limits, program lifetimes, and performance tradeoffs on low-RAM devices like Raspberry Pi and Jetson.

C
eBPF
Linux Kernel
Raspberry Pi
Jetson
ResQTerra
GitHubSource
Website

ResQTerra

Autonomous disaster-response drone with custom GPR and on-device inference. Built for search-and-rescue in landslide scenarios. Government hackathon finalist with ₹100K INR funding.

Jetson Nano
Raspberry Pi
Computer Vision
Embedded Linux
Percepta
GitHubSource
Website

Percepta

Vision-grounded observability and memory layer for physical systems. Turns real hardware behavior into structured, queryable data to debug robots in the real world.

Computer Vision
Embedded Systems
Linux
Python
Cirkitly
GitHubSource
Website

Cirkitly

Open source hardware prototyping platform. Modular PCB and firmware for plug-and-play hardware development. Web IDE for programming and controlling devices.

React
Node.js
Embedded Systems
Hardware Design
Hackathons

I like building things

During university, I competed in 30+ hackathons and won 10+ of them. Builders from across the country came together to ship real systems in 2–3 days. It taught me how to move fast, collaborate with strangers, and turn rough ideas into working prototypes under pressure.

Euclid × Aurora Hackathon

Euclid × Aurora Hackathon

Remote

Built cross-chain protocol tooling and asset recovery primitives.

GitHubStreamer Source
Hunt-A-Thon (Archway)

Hunt-A-Thon (Archway)

Remote

Worked on decentralized systems and on-chain execution.

GitHubStreamer Source
Stellarscape Explorer Hackathon

Stellarscape Explorer Hackathon

NIT Hamirpur

Systems-focused hackathon project.

GitHubStreamer Source
DoT 5G Innovation Hackathon

DoT 5G Innovation Hackathon

India

Built ResQTerra — autonomous disaster-response drone with on-device inference and custom GPR.

GitHubStreamer Source
FOSS Hack 2024

FOSS Hack 2024

Remote

Special mention for partner project contributions — Kitty recursive image display.

GitHubStreamer Source
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.

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