Pranav BEngineer & Founder
Behind the Hardware

The Journey of a Builder

I am an Electrical and Electronics Engineer driven by the challenge of transforming complex systems into commercial, human-ready products. Whether designing high-voltage converters, optimizing real-time operating systems, or leading engineering teams, I prioritize execution, resilience, and commercial viability.

Chronicle of Milestones

Early Life
curiosity

Innate Curiosity

Tinkering & Demolishing Toys

A natural instinct to understand 'how things work' led to early years dismantling mechanical clocks, toys, and simple battery circuits. This hands-on fascination with physical devices laid the foundation for a future in hardware engineering.

2021 – 2025
engineering

Rigorous Engineering Foundation

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai

Graduated with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). Immense immersion into power electronics, PCB designs, hardware debugging, and real-time microcontroller integration. Active in building Mars Rover electrical systems and a borewell rescue prototype.

Smart India Hackathon
engineering

National Competition Crux

Top 7% Nationally & Pragyan Winner

Tested technical execution under pressure. Won 1st place in the Circuitrix competition at NIT Trichy (Pragyan fest) and secured a top 7% finish at the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023. These milestones validated my ability to execute under intense competition.

March 2024
leadership

Establishing Havoltz Club

Co-Founder & Technical Lead

Co-founded and established Havoltz, the very first EEE club at VIT Chennai. Built and led a team of 50+ members, conceptualized technical workshops, drafted curricula, managed budgets, and executed the signature 'VOLTAICS 25' hackathon for 100+ national participants.

2025
entrepreneurship

Launching H.E.A.Research

Co-Founder & CTO

Co-founded H.E.A.Research Private Limited to design affordable, stigma-free neckband hearing aid technology. Led all core embedded PCB development and RTOS firmware architecture. Garnered research and incubation support from HTIC IIT Madras Research Park.

Future Vision
vision

Building Intelligent Physical Systems

Combining Embedded Systems with Adaptive AI

Committed to scaling hardware products that merge low-latency edge computing, intelligent DSP algorithms, and robust commercial design. Striving to create accessible, elegant technology that seamlessly embeds into and improves human lives.

Life Beyond Code

Interests & Human Side

Fitness & Training

Maintaining peak physical and mental clarity through disciplined weightlifting, strength training, and cardiovascular fitness.

Travel & Exploration

Venturing to remote landscapes and high-altitude terrains to seek adventure, expand viewpoints, and experience diverse cultures.

Photography

Capturing details in mechanical schematics, high-contrast urban landscapes, and architectural details to refine structural perspectives.

Non-Fiction Books

Reading business biographies, technical histories, and psychology to understand organizational leadership and cognitive behavior.