Master’s student at the University of Nottingham, curious about how technology shapes everyday life. I learn best by building things — from small circuits to full apps, and I’m not afraid to break something just to understand how it works. Moving to the UK has pushed me to grow, adapt, and become more independent, teaching me confidence through real challenges. I’m exploring, improving, and creating things that genuinely make life a little better.
Hands-on learner, electronics tinkerer, and someone who enjoys turning small experiments into working systems — whether that’s a rocket, an app, or a lab project.
During the 2020 lockdown, I designed and tested my own sugar–based rocket fuel using potassium nitrate, then built a PVC-based rocket airframe. After several iterations, I reached heights comparable to a six-storey building — and learnt a lot about experimentation, safety, and persistence.
After my BSc, I doubled down on computing fundamentals and web technologies, starting with HTML and CSS to create this personal site. I later moved into Swift and SwiftUI using Xcode and Swift Playgrounds, building iOS apps like LivingSolo to solve real problems I face day to day.
I enjoy understanding hardware from the inside: upgrading SSDs and storage, disassembling old laptops and an iPhone 7, and even opening up a TV to try to fix it. These teardowns keep me grounded in how real systems are built, not just how they look in simulations or diagrams.
A mix of electronics, computing, physics, and mathematics — giving me both hands-on engineering skills and strong analytical foundations.
Comfortable oscillating between low-level embedded work, higher-level software, and the tooling required to get real projects shipped.
Strong foundation across C, C++, Python, Verilog, and embedded systems, with growing experience in Swift, SwiftUI, MySQL, and web technologies.
A selection of recent work — from iOS apps and personal websites to embedded systems prototypes.
An iOS app to help individuals living alone manage kitchen inventory, personal expenses, and to-do lists in one place.
A multi-page portfolio at pushkarx17.online to showcase my projects, CV, and story.
University project combining automation and control with real-time microcontroller programming.
A mix of movement, exploration, and games — I like staying active and curious both offline and on-screen.
I enjoy swimming at the club, playing cricket and badminton with friends on weekends, and cycling — either early-morning rides towards the hills or late-night rides into the city.
When I’m indoors, you’ll often find me playing role-playing games on consoles or co-op games on my phone to unwind.
Overall theme: I like understanding how things work — then seeing how far I can push them.
Open to internships, part-time roles, and project collaborations of any kind.
If you’d like to chat about a project, a role, or even just compare notes on electronics and experimentation, feel free to reach out.
I’m currently based in Nottingham while studying, originally from Bengaluru, India — and I enjoy working with people across time zones and backgrounds.