intro
I'm a third year computer engineering student at the university of michigan.
On campus, I co-direct Shift Creator Space, a special 40 person community where we focus on nurturing Michigan's most talented creators [of art, code, companies, robots]. I'm also a part of V1 Michigan + Atlas Digital Consulting, two of Michigan's premier technology and entrepreneurship communities where I'm able to give back to the local Ann Arbor community through software.
I'm an avid builder + creator at heart.
interests
I'm most interested in the intersection of hardware and software - particularly robotics, ag/climate tech, and deep tech problems. I particularly enjoy working on interdisciplinary problems, building things from scratch, + falling down technically deep rabbit holes.
extras
These days, you'll find me working on a small robot, beginner-esque artistic endeavor, or curled up in bed with a book. Here's what I'm currently reading + listening to.
work
Previously software engineering @ Chewy + Bold Metrics. Research @ UofSC + Clemson.
contact
If any of this sounds interesting to you, feel free to reach out at rbafna@umich.edu. i'm always down to chat ✌️