Electronics and Communication Engineer

Saurabh Sonal

Building embedded AI systems, computer vision workflows, and practical electronics projects that connect hardware with intelligent software.

Embedded AIComputer VisionElectronics
RoleECE + Embedded AI
ToolsESP32, Python, TensorFlow
Looking ForInternship / Project Work

Focus

Embedded systems, AI vision, and signal-aware engineering.

Saurabh brings together C++, Python, TensorFlow, ESP32-CAM, OCR, and analog circuit fundamentals through hands-on academic projects, hackathon work, and broadcasting technology exposure.

Selected Work

Projects

ESP32-Based Real-Time Sign Language Translator

Mar 2025

Built an embedded sign language translator using ESP32-CAM, a CNN trained on Sign Language MNIST, and TensorFlow Lite for on-device inference.

Implemented image preprocessing with grayscale conversion, resizing, and normalization, then optimized the model for constrained deployment.

CapturePreprocessInfer
ESP32-CAM, TensorFlow Lite, Python

AI-Based Stolen Vehicle Detection System

Feb 2024

Created a vehicle security workflow that captures license plates, extracts text through OCR, and checks results against a stolen vehicle database.

Developed the OpenCV and Tesseract OCR pipeline, connected model logic with Flask, and collaborated with a four-member team.

DetectOCRVerify
ESP32, TensorFlow, Tesseract OCR, Flask

Incoming Mobile Call Indicator

Sep 2023

Engineered an analog circuit that detects incoming mobile calls and indicates them using a CA3130 operational amplifier.

Designed and demonstrated signal amplification and visual indication behavior through a practical electronics build.

SenseAmplifyIndicate
CA3130 Op-Amp, Analog Circuit Design

Toolbox

Skills

C++PythonJavaSQLSpring BootTensorFlow LiteOpenCVTesseract OCRFlaskOracleKeilLinuxTableauArduino IDEMicrosoft Excel

Internship

NABM, Delhi

National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia

Summer intern from June 2024 to July 2024, assisting with technical evaluations and content management while gaining practical exposure to signal processing, camera studio operations, transmission systems, and digital media workflows.

Completed industrial visits at Doordarshan Mandi House, TV Tower Pitampura, and DTH Todapur.

Foundation

Education

Since Aug 2022

Lovely Professional University, Punjab

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering - CGPA 7.69

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

DAV Public School Hehal, Ranchi

Intermediate - 78.8%

Apr 2006 - Mar 2019

DAV Public School Hehal, Ranchi

Matriculation - 89%

Credentials

Certificates

  • Communication Networks - NPTEL, Apr 2025
  • NABM, Prasar Bharati - Summer Internship, Jul 2024
  • Create Charts and Dashboards Using Microsoft Excel - Coursera, Apr 2024
  • HACK-IOT Hackathon, Feb 2024
  • TensorFlow 2.0 - Udemy, Jan 2024
  • Community Development Project - NGO, Jun 2023
  • Microcontroller Embedded C Programming - Udemy, Apr 2023
  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgement - LinkedIn, Feb 2023

Beyond Coursework

Achievements

  • Participated in club workshops and embedded systems events.
  • Collaborated with a four-member team on AI vehicle security.
  • Recognized for creativity and artistic skill in drawing.
  • Volunteered for community development through NGO work.

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