About Me
Hi, I am Surya Pusapati 
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I am a data-driven engineer, with passion to solve real-world problems using Engineering, Software and Data Science techniques.
Experience
Engineering Assistant,
SaskTel, Regina, Canada
Sep 2023 — Present
❃ Plan and take necessary actions to provision network equipment in core and transport network
❃ Automate few steps in equipment provisioning to promote low touch provisioning
❃ Automate equipment documentation for virtual circuit planning and the source of true
Research Assistant,
University of Regina, Regina, Canada
Jun 2023 — Sep 2023
❃ Drafted journal publication on my master’s thesis
❃ Collaborate in developing a curriculum to integrate python programing language in graduate courses
❃ General guidance for current thesis students on planning research and thesis writing
Research Internship,
Ericsson, Montréal, Canada
Nov 2020 — Dec 2022
❃ Researched on optimising 5G network systems using AI techniques
❃ Explored several Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods on 5G dataset
❃ Presented a novel AI use case on 5G-NR V2N communication
❃ Published research papers on this research work
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Engineering Tutor
University of Regina, Regina, Canada
May 2020 — Dec 2022
❃ Aided several undergraduate courses mainly by answering student queries, teaching tutorials, and grading coursework
Education
Master of Applied Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Machine Learning
University of Regina, Canada
Jan 2020 — Apr 2023
❃ Opted for advanced courses in Numerical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, and Deep Learning
❃ Thesis topic 🡆 Cellular Network KPI Prediction on Simulated 5G-NR V2N Traffic Dataset using Machine Learning
Bachelor of Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotics and Automation
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (A), India
Jul 2015 — Apr 2019
❃ First Class with Distinction
❃ Opted for specialization courses in Manufacturing Technology, Automobile Engineering, and Robotics
❃ Project topic 🡆 Design and Fabrication of Radio-controlled Mini Rover with Audio-visual Sensors
Interests
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Data Science: Data Analysis, Machine Learning, AI
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Robotics: Rover, Remote control, Automation, IoT
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Engineering: Software development, 5G networking, Design and Operations
Certifications
- Full Stack Data Science Bootcamp, iNeuron.ai, Inprogress
- Master SQL for Data Science, LinkedIn Learning, Jun 2022
- Machine Learning A-Z: Python in Data Science, Udemy, Jan 2021
- Statistics for Data Science and Business Analysis, Udemy, Aug 2020
- Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp, Udemy, Jul 2020
Publications
- Pusapati, S., Selim, B., Nie, Y., Lin, H., & Peng, W. (2022). Simulation of NR-V2X in a 5G Environment using OMNeT++. Presented at 2022 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF’22), Montréal, Canada.
- Pusapati, S., Gokanakonda, S., Mallipudi, S. K., & Kankatala S. K. (2019). Design and fabrication of a radio-controlled mini rover with audio-visual sensors, suspension and four-wheel steering. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 5(3).
Talks
- Presented my research on 5G at International Student Showcase Luncheon in Regina, May 2023
- Presented master’s thesis at the Graduate Conference held at the University, Oct 2022
- Presented a conference paper at the 2022 IEEE Future Networks World Forum at Montréal, Oct 2022
- Lecture on “Introduction to Python” for a graduate course at the University, Sep 2022
Awards
- FGSR Scholarly Award, Mar 2023
- FGSR Graduate Student Online Conference & Travel Award, Nov 2022
- URGSA Travel Award, Nov 2022
- UR Graduate Scholarship, Aug 2020
- MITACS Accelerator Program, Oct 2020 – Nov 2022
- Won several Robotic competitions, 2017
Volunteership
- International Peer Advisor, University of Regina, Regina, May 2021 - Aug 2021
- Student Volunteer, NSS, India, 2016 - 2018
- Student Volunteer, RC-GVP, India, 2016 - 2018
Participations
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Reverse Career Fair, University of Regina, Regina, Mar 2023
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Escalade Mains, Techniche, IIT Guwahati, India, Sep 2019
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SAE BAJA 2018, SAEINDIA, Chitkara University, India, Jul 2018
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Robowars, SHAASTRA 2017, IIT Madras, India, Jan 2017
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