Abhigyan (Abhi) Arya

I build things, write lots of code, and sleep a little bit too late.
Computer Science, Engineering, and Math Student at UC Irvine

abhigyaa@uci.edu

Bio

Hey, I’m Abhi! I’m an Undergrad CSE & Math Student at UC Irvine and a software engineer, who, in just my first year of University: Worked at NASA as a Civil Servant displaying Autonomous Systems Subject-matter Expertise; Raised $6k in research funds for XR/Mission Systems Software; Shipped a startup getting 300 users in a day, and won 4 hackathons in a row. I’m interested in (and actively learning more about) backend system design, efficient APIs, algorithms, autonomy, and data-driven user experiences alongside AI/ML interactivity and multimodal inference.

If you'd like to chat about deep/space tech, software, AI, research, or the great outdoors, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or at abhigyaa[at]uci.edu

Projects

Codeshare: Interactive Lecture Learning Code

Real-time Lecture Hall Solution for Professors to engage with Students.

Learning, Edtech, Interactivity, Realtime

Sift: Search Everything Code

Vector Search every knowledge base you have in one place.

CalHacks 2024, Rust, OAuth, SocketIO, Vector Databases

Tuna: Simplified Fine Tuning Code

Developed localized platform for rapid AI development with automatic dataset generation and cloud compute.

Python, AWS, GCP, RAG, Cloud Computing

Block Thing Code

Developed a new flavor of Scratch, powered by AI, with 1-1 correspondence between blocks and code, using RAG AI for automated code generation to teach early CS education.

Winner, Most Creative Product, HackMIT 2024

Opennote: Redefining Education with AI Code

Designed and deployed advanced multimodal and personalized systems for learning.

Winner, Digital Experience Track, LAHacks 2024 (UCLA)

ZotConnect: Connecting Professors and Students Code

Developed a platform for students to connect with professors and peers for research, using AI-based search and resume reviews for curated applications

1st Place/Best Overall, IrvineHacks 2024 (UCI)

Coauthor: AI-based Research Collaboration Code

Developed a platform for researchers to collaborate on papers in real-time, using RAG AI for automated browsing and sourcing

Winner, SFHacks 2024

Copilot Avionics Module Code

Built micro flight computer for amateur rocketry, creating datalogging, control, and telemetry systems for autonomous high-powered flight

C++, Arduino, Rocketry, Avionics, Embedded Software

AntSat 01 Computer - Avionics Lead Paper

Led avionics team for UCI's first CubeSat, developing flight computer, power systems, and telemetry framework from scratch in embedded Linux for satellite launch

C++, Linux, CubeSat, Avionics, Embedded Software

Polaris: Framework for Astronaut EVAs Paper

Developed an all-encompassing framework to simplify astronaut space walks and mission control systems by developing Python API and Full-Stack GUIs for real-time mission control and heads-up-displays.

NASA, Spacewalks, Astronauts, Frameworks

Algorithmic Trading Code

Developed algorithmic trading platform for high-frequency trading, using Python for real-time data and trend analysis, outputting possible trading strategies. (not used in production or for actual purchase)

Python, Trading, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Algorithms

Sift: Search Everything Code

Vector Search every knowledge base you have in one place.

CalHacks 2024, Rust, OAuth, SocketIO, Vector Databases

Tuna: Simplified Fine Tuning Code

Developed localized platform for rapid AI development with automatic dataset generation and cloud compute.

Python, AWS, GCP, RAG, Cloud Computing

Opennote: Redefining Education with AI Code

Designed and deployed advanced multimodal and personalized systems for learning.

Winner, Digital Experience Track, LAHacks 2024 (UCLA)

Coauthor: AI-based Research Collaboration Code

Developed a platform for researchers to collaborate on papers in real-time, using RAG AI for automated browsing and sourcing

Winner, SFHacks 2024

Algorithmic Trading Code

Developed algorithmic trading platform for high-frequency trading, using Python for real-time data and trend analysis, outputting possible trading strategies. (not used in production or for actual purchase)

Python, Trading, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Algorithms

Copilot Avionics Module Code

Built micro flight computer for amateur rocketry, creating datalogging, control, and telemetry systems for autonomous high-powered flight

C++, Arduino, Rocketry, Avionics, Embedded Software

AntSat 01 Computer - Avionics Lead Paper

Led avionics team for UCI's first CubeSat, developing flight computer, power systems, and telemetry framework from scratch in embedded Linux for satellite launch

C++, Linux, CubeSat, Avionics, Embedded Software

Codeshare: Interactive Lecture Learning Code

Real-time Lecture Hall Solution for Professors to engage with Students.

Learning, Edtech, Interactivity, Realtime

Sift: Search Everything Code

Vector Search every knowledge base you have in one place.

CalHacks 2024, Rust, OAuth, SocketIO, Vector Databases

Block Thing Code

Developed a new flavor of Scratch, powered by AI, with 1-1 correspondence between blocks and code, using RAG AI for automated code generation to teach early CS education.

Winner, Most Creative Product, HackMIT 2024

Opennote: Redefining Education with AI Code

Designed and deployed advanced multimodal and personalized systems for learning.

Winner, Digital Experience Track, LAHacks 2024 (UCLA)

ZotConnect: Connecting Professors and Students Code

Developed a platform for students to connect with professors and peers for research, using AI-based search and resume reviews for curated applications

1st Place/Best Overall, IrvineHacks 2024 (UCI)

Coauthor: AI-based Research Collaboration Code

Developed a platform for researchers to collaborate on papers in real-time, using RAG AI for automated browsing and sourcing

Winner, SFHacks 2024

Polaris: Framework for Astronaut EVAs Paper

Developed an all-encompassing framework to simplify astronaut space walks and mission control systems by developing Python API and Full-Stack GUIs for real-time mission control and heads-up-displays.

NASA, Spacewalks, Astronauts, Frameworks

Experience

View my full resume here.