Hi! I am Amol Budhiraja!
I am studying EECS @ Berkeley. I am currently looking for new grad SWE and MLE roles. I have previously interned @ Meta and Apple. I am also researching the intersection of LLMs and IoT devices @ the Berkeley NetSys Lab. Additionally, I am the VP of Education @ Mobile Developers of Berkeley.
Experiences
Meta
May 2024 - Aug. 2024
Software Engineer Intern
Engineered the backend of a new platform for businesses to configure and customize large language models (LLM) AI agents to fully automate their customer service capabilities. Integrated AI-driven response mechanisms into Messenger and WhatsApp, leveraging machine learning to improve user engagement and business communication.
Berkeley Netsys Lab
Aug. 2023 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher
My research is primarily focused on developing SpaceGPT, a large language model designed to simplify user interaction with IoT devices using natural language. SpaceGPT aims to extend the functionality of the existing digiSpace framework and provide a medium for no-code device programming for all users.
Mobile Developers of Berkeley
Jan. 2022 - Present
VP of Education
As the current VP of education, and a former product manager and engineer, I help teach new members of the club mobile development with a focus on delivering machine learning solutions. I organize and lead a semester long training program in which I teach a variety of concepts ranging from React Native and Swift to the CNN model architecture. In the past I have also lead the development of client projects from ideation to deployment. I have assisted on 4 client programs accross my 4 semesters in the club and have developed 6+ apps as a part of the club's intensive React Native training program and Techfair competition.
Apple
May 2023 - Aug. 2023
Software Engineer Intern
I worked on creating computer vision algorithms and models for the Apple Vision Pro.
Alecto AI
Jan. 2023 - May 2023
Software Engineer Intern
Designed and engineered the startup's real-time messaging and notification infastructure. Enhanced admin platform and optimzied facial recognition system.
Sacramento Municipal Utitlies District
Jun. 2022 - Sep. 2022
Software Engineer Intern
Created a meter data management system to manage the allocation of smart meters in homes and businesses using Flask. Connected the backends and frontends of various enterprise trading applications using Java Springboot and SQL Server.
Education
During my university studies, I have/am taking courses in a variety of fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Business, and more! For many of these courses, I have compiled notes/resources which have helped me/reflect my learning. Click on the course to access the resource!
Freshman Year
CS 61A: The Structure and Interpretations of Computer ProgramsEECS 16A: Designing Information Systems and Devices IANTHRO 3AC: Introduction to Social/Cultural AnthropologyCS 61B: Data Structures and AlgorithmsPhysics 7A: MechanicsUGBA 10: Introduction to BusinessSASIAN R5B: India in the Writer's EyeSophomore Year
CS 70: Discrete Mathematics and Probability TheoryEECS 16B: Designing Information Systems and Devices IIDATA 8: Introduction to Data ScienceMath 53: Multivariable CalculusCS 61C: Computer ArchitectureData 100: Principles and Techniques of Data ScienceCourses Key:
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Data Science
Breadth
Business
Teaching Experience
In addition to taking these courses, I also have helped in the teaching of some of them:
CS61A: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs - Academic Intern (Lab Assistant)
CS61B: Data Structures and Algorithms - Academic Intern (Lab Assistant)
EECS 16A: Designing Information Systems and Devices I - Computer Science Mentor (Tutor)
Extra Curriculars
In addition to my teaching, research, and course work, I also actively participated in other extra-curriculars. Here are some of the leadership roles that I have held among numerous school clubs. In addition, I have served as a general member in other societies (Berkeley IEEE, BERKE1337, etc.) and have engaged in recreational activities like intra-mural basketball as well!
Berkeley Netsys Lab
Aug. 2023 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher
Created SpaceGPT, an LLM that enables seamless device programming, user interaction, and real-time communication with IoT devices via natural language.
Mobile Developers of Berkeley
Aug. 2022 - Present
VP of Education
Served as the VP of Education where I redesigned the club's entire training program to focus on machine learning focused mobile development. I have also served as a PM and engineer.
Berkeley Engineering Student Council
Aug. 2021 - May 2023
Technical Director
Managed the ESC website, servers, and spearheaded technology-based initiatives.
Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC)
Aug. 2021 - May 2022
Engineering Department Associate
Lead initiatives supporting increased access to student resources and tutoring for underpriveldged students in the college of engineering.
My Projects
Throughout my career, I have created numerous projects that have helped apply my learnings from my classes, explore new technologies, and create impactful projects.
PintOS
Implementation of an Operating System with file systems, multi-threading, dynamic memory allocation, etc.
This was a project I created for my CS162: Operating Systems course. Hence, I can not make the project code public.
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RookieDB
Java-based Database Management System with multi-granular locking, concurrency, and query optimization.
This was a project I created for my CS186: Database Systems course. Hence, I can not make the project code public.
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RISC-V CPU
Logisim-based RISC-V CPU with ALU, DRAM, L1/L2 Cache, TLB, pipelining functionality, etc.
This was a project I created for my CS186: Database Systems course. Hence, I can not make the project code public.
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Gitlet
Java-based git versioning control system with branching, merging, remote handling, etc.
This was a project I created for my CS186: Database Systems course. Hence, I can not make the project code public.
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