Hello! I'm a Sophomore at Computer Science student at Northeastern University, with a passion for systems programming, embedded development, artificial intelligence, and building practical tools. With 5 years of programming experience under my belt, I specialize in low-level systems and creating efficient, well-designed software.
Languages: Rust / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript / SQL / C / C++ / Bash / Java / Nix
Frameworks & Libraries: Scikit-learn / Pandas / NumPy / OpenCV / React / Svelte / Spring Boot / FastAPI / Flask
Technologies: Git / Docker / AWS Lambda / PostgreSQL / SQLite / Linux / Renode
Firmware & Application Engineer | Northeastern Satellite Laboratory
Improving star-tracking on a 2U small-satellite (launches Aug 2026) using computer vision, and building CI/CD with real hardware.
Fullstack / Firmware Software Engineer | Northeastern Electric Racing
Collaborating on a ReactJS dashboard with C sensor integration and Rust middleware for real-time telemetry monitoring.
Research Assistant & Data Science Internship | Infinite Sum Modeling
Producing comparative analysis reports and statistical models using GTAP to deliver strategic recommendations for clients.
ChessVision
Building chess transcription system using OpenCV to detect board state and convert gameplay into standard algebraic notation for game analysis, for use for players or tournament managers.
BrainStorm 2026 Hackathon | January 2026 — Python, FastAPI, Scikit-Learn, JavaScript, WebSocket
Real-time surgical visualization tool that processes neural data input at 500 Hz to guide neurosurgeons in positioning electrode arrays during brain surgery, using Scikit-learn and an ML signal processing pipeline over websockets. Won 3rd place in track.
BostonHacks 2025 | October 2025 — Spring, Java, React, JavaScript
Privacy web app that detects and censors personal identifiable information in text or images using Google Gemini's visual API and custom OCR scanning.
Email: kompella.sa [at] northeastern.edu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sakompella
Location: Boston, MA
Availability: May – December 2026 for co-op/internship opportunities
BS in Computer Science, Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
Northeastern University, Class of 2028
Coursework: Distributed Systems, Graduate Algorithms, Database Design, Computer Systems, Object-Oriented Development, Foundations of Data Science, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Probability and Statistics, Calculus 1/2