About

I'm a Senior Robotics Engineer at a cutting-edge startup in Gujarat, India, specializing in robotic waste management. With 3+ years of hands-on experience building intelligent autonomous systems, I design production-grade vision systems, real-time perception pipelines, and end-to-end robotic solutions that bridge hardware and software.

With a robust background in Robotics, Control Systems, Simulations, Parallel Processing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, and IoT, I strive to pioneer innovative solutions in the realm of robotics. My expertise lies in integrating diverse technologies to enhance efficiency in waste management through intelligent automation.

Previously, I led robotics engineering at Wastefull Insights and contributed to India's first Robotic Gallery at Gujarat Science City.

I'm passionate about exploring cutting-edge technologies like digital twins and sim2real transfer to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world robotics. These technologies are shaping the future of robotics by enabling more efficient development cycles, safer deployment of autonomous systems, and accelerated innovation in intelligent automation.

Education

B.E. Electronics & Telecommunication, RGIT Mumbai (2017-2021)

CGPA: 7.04

Currently

Senior Robotics Engineer at Wastefull Insights

Focus Areas

Computer Vision, Motion Planning, ROS/ROS2, Edge AI, Deep Learning, Simulation, Digital Twin

Key Achievements

  • 40% speed improvement in motion algorithms
  • 94% picking accuracy through sensor fusion
  • 80% computational reduction (Python → C++)
  • 91% throughput prediction accuracy

Hands-On Experience

Platforms: Pepper, UR10, NAO, Da Vinci, SCARA, Mobile Robots, Quadrupeds

Technologies: ROS/ROS2, YOLO, OpenCV, TensorRT, DeepStream

Leadership

RGIT Robotics Club Head (2019-2021): Trained 50+ students in robotics workshops and handled deployments for robotics systems.

Technical Skills

Comprehensive toolkit built through production experience

Robotics & Control

ROS/ROS2 MoveIt Gazebo Motion Planning Trajectory Control PID Control Sensor Fusion Kalman Filtering SLAM

Platforms: Pepper, UR10, NAO, Da Vinci, SCARA, Mobile Robots, Quadrupeds

Computer Vision & AI

YOLO (v3, v5, v8, v11) OpenCV TensorFlow PyTorch TensorRT DeepStream Triton Inference Object Detection Semantic Segmentation

Programming

Python (Expert) C++ (Proficient) MATLAB Linux/UNIX CUDA Git

Data & Deployment

PostgreSQL Kafka MQTT Docker Kubernetes TimescaleDB pandas scikit-learn

Hardware

NVIDIA Jetson Industrial Cameras 3D LiDAR PLC Programming (Omron) Arduino IMU Sensors

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership Project Management Mentorship Event Organization Stakeholder Communication Cross-functional Collaboration

Experience

Current

Senior Robotics Engineer

Wastefull Insights | Aug 2023 - Present

Leading perception and motion control for autonomous waste sorting robots. Focus on production reliability and performance optimization.

Impact Delivered

  • 40% speed improvement by redesigning motion algorithms for 3-axis gantry, reducing inertial losses and improving cycle time precision
  • 94% picking accuracy through multi-modal sensor fusion (camera + Lidar + temporal data via Kafka)
  • 80% computational reduction by refactoring Python to C++ for real-time processing loops
  • 91% throughput prediction using regression models on 10,000+ daily operations for data-driven optimization
  • First production deployment - managed hardware commissioning, PLC integration, camera triggering, conveyor synchronization
Python C++ ROS2 OpenCV YOLO DeepStream Kafka PostgreSQL
2021-2022

Junior Robotics Engineer

Wastefull Insights | Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Early development of autonomous waste sorting systems, focusing on computer vision and robot control integration.

  • Developed initial object detection models for waste classification using OpenCV and YOLO
  • Implemented basic motion planning algorithms for robotic arms
  • Contributed to sensor integration and data collection pipelines
  • Assisted in prototyping autonomous navigation systems
  • Reduced development time by 30% through simulation workflows
Python ROS OpenCV YOLO Gazebo
2021-2022

Junior Robotics Engineer

Engineering Services International | Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

Developed exhibits for India's First Robotics Gallery at Gujarat Science City. Hands-on experience with diverse platforms.

  • Added face recognition and object detection to Pepper humanoid robot
  • UR10 pick-and-place simulation for RoboCafé project using MoveIt
  • Retrofitted Da Vinci robot with Leap Motion gesture control
  • Built air hockey system with SCARA robot and high-speed vision
  • Reduced development cycles 60% through Gazebo simulation workflow
ROS MoveIt Gazebo OpenCV Arduino
2021

Computer Vision Intern

IN2PETA Services | Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

Built autonomous pick-and-place robot with object detection and path planning on NVIDIA Jetson.

Projects

Production systems and technical experiments

Featured Projects

Multi-Stream Video Analytics Platform

Multi-Stream Video Analytics Platform

Real-time counting and classification across 4 concurrent camera feeds. Dairy logistics optimization with 99%+ accuracy.

99.2% Accuracy
42ms Latency
4 Streams
YOLOv5 DeepStream TensorRT Kafka
Valve Guide Vision Inspection

Valve Guide Vision Inspection

Automated defect detection for precision manufacturing. ±100 micron tolerance with PLC integration.

96.3% Detection
3 sec Per Part
CNN Triton PLC MLflow
Vision Box System Waste Detection

Vision and Robot for Sorting Random Objects on Conveyor

Advanced AI-powered waste sorting solution featuring real-time waste profiling, traceability, and data reporting. The Vision Box system categorizes materials by type, form, color, labels, weight, and value, ensuring materials reach certified recycling plants. Integrated with robotic arms for automatic sorting, it provides detailed analytics on waste composition and supports circular economy goals.

95% Accuracy
300 Objects/Min
60% Labor Reduction
ROS2 YOLOv8 OpenCV Python C++ TensorRT

Services

Professional consulting and development services

Robotics Engineering Consulting

End-to-end design and development of autonomous robotic systems for industrial applications, including motion planning, control systems, and hardware integration.

Computer Vision & AI Solutions

Custom computer vision systems, object detection, semantic segmentation, and AI/ML deployment on edge devices for real-time applications.

Technical Workshops & Training

Hands-on robotics and computer vision workshops for students, professionals, and organizations. Topics include ROS, computer vision, and embedded systems.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

One-on-one mentorship for robotics projects, code reviews, and guidance on best practices in autonomous systems development.

Conference Speaking & Events

Technical presentations and speaking engagements at robotics conferences, sharing insights on production-grade vision systems and AI-accelerated development.

Open-Source Collaboration

Collaboration on open-source robotics projects, code contributions, and community-driven initiatives to advance robotics technology.

Digital Twin Development

Creation of virtual representations of physical systems for simulation, testing, and optimization. Includes sim2real transfer techniques to ensure seamless transition from virtual to real-world deployment.

Contact

I'm always excited to connect with fellow engineers, researchers, and innovators. Whether you have questions about robotics, want to discuss potential collaborations, or just want to say hello - I'd love to hear from you!

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+91-8484016205

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/tejas-phutane

GitHub

github.com/TejasPhutane

Location

Mumbai, India Open to global opportunities

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