Pranav Maniktala

Pranav Maniktala is an experienced software engineer with a diverse background in aerospace and enterprise solutions. Currently serving as the Lead Aerospace Software Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Pranav specializes in C++, high-performance computing, NVIDIA CUDA, and optimal control. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Associate Software Engineer at Capital One, where Pranav developed B2B solutions and leveraged AI analytics, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where architectural design for data visualization applications was a focus. Additional positions include Software Developer for the U.S. House of Representatives, creating microservices and web applications, and Web Developer Intern. Pranav holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science and Computational Mathematics at The Johns Hopkins University.