Darshan Baral

Dennis Smith

Aspiring Software Engineer

Mlwaukee, WI

About Me

Student at UW-Milwaukee and Intern C Programmer at CCS.

Experiences

Intern C Programmer

May 2024 - Present · Custom Compuer Services

  • Developed firmware for the W5500 Ethernet module, on PIC microcontrollers.
  • Created an implementation of UPNP on PIC.
  • Built and maintained enterprise Linux server with company-wide file-sharing, email, SVN and security features.
  • Worked with clients to create firmware revisions to fit their individual needs.
  • Worked with various tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers to diagnose issues with hardware.
  • Represent company at trade shows and HAM radio conventions.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

September 2022 - December 2025 · University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Projects

Open Meshtastic Monitor

Created a web app using Next.js that allows for real-time monitoring chat logs, GPS data and battery life on Meshtastic network. Implemented MQTT protocol to allow for a gateway node to be connected to the user’s PC for internet-based data transmission and storage on a remote server.

Home Server

Built and maintain a Debian 12 server featuring the hosting of a personal website, email, encrypted backups, filesharing and network-wide ad-blocking. Implemented robust security features, automated tasks with bash scripting.

TA Scheduling App

Used Django to create a web app that allows for management of academic instructors and their information. Worked in a small team using Scrum for project management and utilized GitHub for version control and workflow efficiency

MIPS-RISA-Simulator

Used java to emulate functionality of fifteen MIPS processor components in a single cycle data path. Collaborated with a teammate to write and debug code, used GitHub to ensure seamless workflow.

Hobbies

  • Fishing
  • Amatuer Radio
  • Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Kayaking