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Company Founded
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180+
Active Users
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Boeing
Worked on a UAV with Boeing
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9
Projects Shipped
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Websites Created (with amazing UI/UX)
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Products Solving Real Problems
Parth Ahir
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Parth Ahir

Software Engineer

Tech Founder at Kalyxa

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Tech Stack

TypeScript
TypeScript
React
React
Next.js
Next.js
MongoDB
MongoDB
Supabase
Supabase
Python
Python
React Native
React Native
Node.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Git
Git

Education Journey

A blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, shaping the foundation of my career.

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The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University Park, PA

ABET AccreditedTop 25 CS Program

What I Learned & How It Made Me a Strong SDE

Gained deep expertise in algorithms, software engineering, and team collaboration. Built scalable systems, solved real-world problems, and developed the adaptability and rigor essential for high-impact software development.

Curriculum Highlights:

Software EngineeringAlgorithms & Data StructuresAI & Machine LearningDatabase SystemsOperating SystemsTeam ProjectsCloud ComputingWeb & Mobile Development
BU

Beta University

Pre-Accelerator Program

Silicon Valley, CA

#1 Pre-Accelerator in Silicon Valley

Selected for the prestigious Silicon Valley-based pre-accelerator program, joining a community of innovative founders and gaining access to world-class mentorship, investor networks, and entrepreneurial resources.

Program Highlights:

  • 8-week intensive fundraising program
  • Access to 189+ investors network
  • Mentorship from industry leaders
  • Connection to $20B+ portfolio companies
Venture CapitalStartup GrowthPitch DevelopmentInvestor Relations

Professional Experience

The following sections highlight my most impactful roles—leading Kalyxa as a tech founder and building advanced UAV systems at Boeing.

Boeing UAV Safety System

Led the development of an advanced UAV safety system that achieved 95% accuracy in object detection and avoidance, significantly enhancing drone operational safety.

The Team

Collaborated with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and domain experts to develop and implement cutting-edge safety solutions for autonomous UAV systems.

  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Agile development methodology
  • Regular stakeholder presentations
Boeing UAV Team

Technical Achievements

95%

Detection Accuracy

Achieved through advanced computer vision algorithms and optimized deep learning models

30+

FPS Processing

Real-time object detection and tracking on edge devices

85%

Risk Reduction

Decreased collision risk through advanced avoidance algorithms

UAV System

Developed and implemented a comprehensive UAV safety system featuring:

  • Real-time Object Detection

    Custom YOLOv5 implementation optimized for edge devices

  • Autonomous Navigation

    Path planning and obstacle avoidance using ROS2

  • Edge Computing

    Optimized inference on NVIDIA Jetson platform

Boeing UAV Drone 1
Boeing UAV Drone 2

Technical Stack

Python
TensorFlow
OpenCV
ROS2
NVIDIA Jetson
Pixhawk
COCO Dataset

Personal Projects

Exploring various technologies and building solutions through hands-on projects.

Speech Recognition

GitHub Project

A real-time speech recognition application that converts spoken words into text, featuring advanced natural language processing capabilities and customizable voice commands.

PythonTensorFlowSpeechRecognitionPyAudioNLTK

OmniFood Website

GitHub Project

A modern, responsive food delivery website showcasing a premium food subscription service. Features include dynamic menu updates, user authentication, and real-time order tracking.

HTML5CSS3JavaScriptResponsive DesignjQuery

Twitter Clone

GitHub Project

A full-stack Twitter clone with real-time updates, user authentication, and social features. Includes tweet creation, following system, and interactive UI components.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBSocket.ioExpress

Flixter

GitHub Project

A movie streaming platform clone with features like user ratings, reviews, and personalized recommendations. Includes a modern UI with smooth animations and responsive design.

ReactReduxTMDB APIStyled ComponentsFirebase

Leadership & Community

Engineering Orientation Network Mentor

Penn State University

September 2022 - January 2024

Led and mentored incoming engineering students, facilitating their transition to university life and connecting them with valuable resources and opportunities.

  • Led a group of 15+ mentees through virtual events during Engineering Orientation week
  • Facilitated virtual college experience by connecting students with various STEM organizations
  • Provided resources and guidance to help mentees develop professional and technical skills
  • Curated and shared access to 20+ engineering resources on campus
LeadershipMentorshipSTEM EducationCommunity Building