Vinay Prakash

About Vinay Prakash

About Me:Hi, I’m Vinay—a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer with a strong background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I hold a Master\'s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2021) and a Bachelor\'s in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2017). My focus is on enhancing the reliability and safety of autonomous systems through practical, real-world solutions. Professional Focus:At Monarch Tractor, I worked as an Electrical Integration Engineer on the Autonomy Team, where I optimized electrical architecture to meet real-time automotive constraints, ensure fault tolerance, and deliver safe, reliable robotics hardware. I maintained and enhanced the software-firmware interface layer for multiple CAN buses on NVIDIA Orin interfaces and developed diagnostics and error-handling policies for production tractors.In my previous role, I managed the electrical component lifecycle—sizing, sourcing, design, testing, and validation for multiple sub-systems—and led the migration of harness schematics to advanced tools, improving design precision and efficiency. Areas of Expertise:Autonomous Systems Engineering: Focused on real-time constraints, fault tolerance, and system robustness.Electrical Systems Integration: Extensive experience in hardware-software integration, validation, and troubleshooting.Robotics & Firmware Development: Skilled in robotics engineering, firmware, and OSHA-compliant autonomous operations.Advanced Diagnostics: Developed real-time diagnostics pipelines, enhancing product reliability. Career Highlights:Led key projects like Front Loader implements and ISOBUS abstraction layer for autonomous operations.Refactored the SW-FW interface for four CAN buses, ensuring robust communication on NVIDIA Orin platforms.Migrated electrical harness schematics to 3D environments, improving design accuracy.Supported courses and contributed to research on machine learning in V2X and 5G communications.Developed and integrated a data logging solution for real-time battery monitoring, enabling remote diagnostics and enhanced system reliability. Passion Projects & Interests:I am currently working on a custom version of the NVIDIA JetRacer project. I also enjoy working on other robotics projects, like BattleBot-style robots and large-scale Lego models. I love music and was a singer in a student band at Michigan Tech. Let’s Connect:I’m open to new projects and collaborations in robotics and autonomous systems. Reach out at v•••••••@mtu.edu or schedule a meeting via calendly.com/vinayprakashmtu.

Experience

1. Vehicle Integration Engineer

   ISEE

   Jul 2025 — Present · TX, US

   I am excited to join ISEE to help advance and scale autonomous operations with yard trucks for the logistics industry across North America.

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  2019 — 2021

• Government Engineering College, Ajmer

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2013 — 2017