Software Engineer · R&D enthusiast

Shegin Ismail AP

I'm a Software Engineer crafting practical, scalable solutions—curious about applying technology beyond code, where it can make a meaningful difference. Part tinkerer, part researcher, I'm driven by curiosity and a growing inclination toward R&D and impactful technology.

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What I work on

AREAS OF INTEREST & EXPERTISE

Bringing together software, connected devices and intelligent systems to solve real-world problems.

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01 / Build

Application & Web Development

Transforming ideas into purposeful software experiences. I enjoy engineering applications that bring together intuitive interfaces, robust backend architectures and seamless system integration. From building full-stack web platforms to developing cross-platform applications, my focus lies in creating software that is not just functional, but meaningful, scalable and built around real-world needs.

PythonDjangoREST APIsFlutter
Illustration of a connected microcontroller, sensors and IoT devices
02 / Connect

Embedded Systems & IoT

Exploring the possibilities of connected and intelligent systems by bringing together hardware, software and data. I enjoy working across microcontrollers, sensors, edge platforms and application interfaces to develop integrated solutions that interact with the real world. My interests lie in building reliable, responsive and resource-efficient systems, with a curiosity for how embedded technologies and connected devices can advance applications across diverse domains, including healthcare.

C/C++ArduinoIoTEdge Computing
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03 / Perceive

Machine Learning & Computer Vision

Making machines perceive, interpret and respond to the world around them. I am fascinated by the possibilities of machine learning and computer vision in solving problems that extend beyond conventional software. From intelligent detection systems to data-driven applications, I enjoy exploring how computational models can translate complex information into meaningful, real-world insights.

PythonTensorFlowPyTorchOpenCV

Selected work

PROJECTS

A selection of projects combining application development, machine learning and connected systems.

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01 / ML· IoT · Web App

Forest Fire Detection System

Forest Fire Detection System: forest landscape, sensor monitoring and web application

Transforming environmental monitoring through an intelligent fusion of IoT sensing and visual analysis, designed to identify emerging forest fire threats and strengthen early warning capabilities.

02 / IoT · ML&DL · Mobile App

FarmAlly — Smart Farming

FarmAlly Smart Farming application with mobile screens and connected agriculture

A connected smart farming platform bringing together IoT, predictive analytics and computer vision to transform agricultural data into actionable insights and intelligent farming solutions.

03 / ML · IoT · Tool

Mirai Botnet Detection System

Mirai Botnet Detection System showing IoT network security and mobile alerts

An ML-driven network intrusion detection tool designed to identify Mirai botnet activity within a simulated IoT environment through traffic analysis, threat classification and automated alerting.

Notes from the lab

ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK

Learning across disciplines. Building with intent. Following the questions that lead technology towards human impact.

A practice in progress · Engineering to applied research

Learning. Building. Connecting domains.

Where software meets intelligent systems — and engineering begins to meet human needs.

My work has taken me from connected-device projects and application development to automotive R&D, where I contribute to software-defined vehicle initiatives involving ADAS workload integration, edge/HPC platforms, container orchestration and OTA workflows across heterogeneous hardware.

Across these experiences, I keep returning to the same questions: how do we make complex systems more reliable, efficient and useful? I’m now interested in carrying that systems-thinking into medical technology and applied research — especially where intelligent sensing, computer vision and connected systems can support better healthcare tools and experiences.

Engineering workspace with an open notebook connecting automotive systems, embedded computing and medical technology From intelligent systems to human-centred technology
01 / IN PRACTICE

SDV & Edge Systems

Lessons from ADAS integration, containerised workloads, heterogeneous hardware and dependable software delivery at the edge.

ADASOTAOrchestration
02 / PERFORMANCE

Engineering for efficiency

Exploring the trade-offs between high-level development and native execution, with attention to startup behaviour, resource use and reliable runtime performance.

C++PythonComputer vision
03 / CONNECTIVITY

Connected intelligence

Bringing sensing, communication, backend services and mobile or web interfaces together into coherent systems that respond to the physical world.

IoTEmbeddedIntegration
04 / NEXT FRONTIER

MedTech exploration

Building a deeper understanding of how software, intelligent sensing and computer vision can contribute to medical technology and human-centred innovation.

MedTechApplied researchHuman impact

A connected way of thinking

Where curiosity leads

Curiosity begins at the core, moves through perception and intelligent systems, and finds its purpose in the real world.

Curiosity at the centre of an engineering depth stackFour nested frames represent perception, edge intelligence, connected systems and applications. Parallel, non-crossing circuit traces carry curiosity outward from the chip to each frame, with exit traces to real-world impact. ApplicationsApps Connected systemsConnected Edge intelligenceEdge Perception Real-world impactImpact CURIOSITY ?

A little about my journey

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

01 · Foundations

Academic Foundations

  • B.Tech (Honours) in Information Technology — Government Engineering College Idukki
  • University: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
  • Academic Performance: CGPA 8.67/10 | 86.7% | First Class with Distinction
  • Favourite Coursework: IoT, Data Science and Analysis, Biomedical Instrumentation, Bioinformatics, Database Management Systems, Soft Computing

02 · Recognition

Recognition & Leadership

Women in Power (WiP) · IEEE PES SBC, GEC Idukki February 2022 – February 2023

Led the Women in Power at IEEE Power & Energy Society student branch in GEC Idukki and headed the WoW 3.0 initiative. Planned and coordinated activities that encouraged women’s participation in engineering and technology, building leadership, teamwork and event-management experience.

  • First Prize — Smart Farming Project( IEEE PES SBC GECI) Recognised for an innovative Smart Farming solution at the IEEE project expo.
  • B.Tech Honours Degree : Awarded in recognition of academic performance, securing a position among the university's top 3%.
  • Technical Competitions : Won Prizes in intra- and inter-college extempore competitions

03 · Exploration

Research & Certifications

Graduate Research Fellow· IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies December 2023 – June 2024

Selected as one of 16 fellows for a research initiative focused on Smart Farming, receiving a research grant of ₹49,000.

Certifications
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Microsoft
  • Career Essentials in Generative AIMicrosoft & LinkedIn
  • Product Engineering for Real Life ProblemsIIT Madras Incubation Cell
  • Python & Django Skill TrainingAvodha
  • Work Readiness ProgramASAP & Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission
  • Industrial Standard Development TrainingLearnBuds

04 · In the field

Professional Journey

Associate Software Engineer-Embedded Apps · Tech Mahindra March 2025 – Present

Building core software infrastructure for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), spanning ADAS, embedded computing, and edge software lifecycle management. Engineer end-to-end edge OTA systems, application orchestration, and deployment infrastructure, integrating computer vision workloads with hardware-level interfaces across heterogeneous platforms. Focused on bridging embedded systems and software infrastructure to enable reliable, efficient, and scalable automotive software deployment.

Junior Python Developer · Druv 360 September 2024 – January 2025

Developed and maintained backend applications using Python and Django REST Framework, building scalable APIs and implementing backend solutions aligned with application requirements and development best practices.

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