Hardware Development Intern

Python • Siemens Mentor Graphics PCB • Hardware Design • Hardware Validation

• Collaborated with the hardware design team to assist in the design and validation of electronic control units (ECUs) encompassing microcontrollers, flash memory, DDR memory, processor interfaces, power circuits, and power control circuits
• Applied Python scripting to automate testing procedures involving Power Supply, DMMs, thermocouples, Oscilloscope, and Electronic Load, enhancing efficiency and accuracy of testing processes
• Conducted in-vehicle testing to validate hardware performance and reliability under real-world automotive operating conditions
• Executed comprehensive Worst-Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) on circuit schematics to identify critical parameters and simulate extreme operating conditions, ensuring robust performance and reliability

NPI Hardware Intern

Allegro PCB Designer • Cadence System Capture • MATLAB • C • I2C • SPI • Raspberry Pi

• Member of the NPI hardware team responsible for the development of test hardware and software for new optical module products developed by the Ciena Wavelogic Coherent Optical Solutions R&D teams
• Concentrated on designing test hardware solutions, conducting SPICE simulations, performing physical testing, and executing schematic layout and PCB design utilizing the Cadence suite
• Led calibration and validation efforts as project lead, utilizing sophisticated lab equipment (DMMs, SMUs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers) to ensure precision and reliability of test hardware PCBs, optimizing product performance and quality
• Implemented software sequences and algorithms for testing the high-speed optical capabilities of product PCBs through the use of MATLAB, C, and the SSH protocol

Electro-optics Firmware Intern

MATLAB • C • Java • Javascript • Linux • UDP • WebSocket API • RTOS

• Member of Ciena’s Wavelogic 6 optical firmware team developing code (C) for Ciena’s next generation of coherent optical modems
• Designing and implementing the low-level software required to control the DSP assisted coherent optical modem
• Developed tools and interfaces required to support the integration, testing, and verification of the product that was utilized by engineers, technicians, and clients
• Designed and implemented a webtool interface for the Wavelogic 6, facilitating real-time DSP circuit control, dynamic data collection, and optical signal characterization. Utilized websockets with support for binary and JSON messaging formats for efficient client-to-server communication
• Automated and restructured existing web tool interfaces, resulting in a 50% reduction in overhead files

High Voltage Team Lead

Altium Designer • LTSpice • PCB Design • Schematic Layout

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Electrical Engineer

Altium Designer • LTSpice • PCB Design • Schematic Layout

• Collaborating across various team disciplines with the design and implementation of the electrical systems for a high-performance, competition-ready electric Formula One-class vehicle
• Engaged in all aspects of PCB bringup, from schematic design and PCB layout to BOM management and overseeing board manufacturing, culminating in physical testing to ensure functionality and reliability
• Led the redesign of a low voltage controller, central to vehicle startup, safety features like BSPD, control of low voltage sensors, and responsible for running motor control algorithms. Additionally it enabled seamless communication via CAN bus with multiple vehicle components and ensured safety through shutdown circuit connections
• Redesigned a high voltage controller responsible for safety/fault circuitry and precharge/discharge power management

Embedded Software Engineer

C • Python • STM32 Micrcontrollers • Raspberry Pi • GitLab • CAN

• Designing, developing & debugging the embedded software used to control various vehicle functions
• Aided in interfacing the thermal management system with the battery management system (Orion BMS) utilizing a NUCLEO (STM32) development board, CAN communication, and an event scheduler
• Developing a custom user-friendly ADC library for various uses within the vehicle (thermal management system, steering sensors, brake sensors, etc...)
• Optimizing C code for STM32 microcontrollers and targeting the ARM Cortex M7

Electrical Engineering Student

• MAC Formula Electric (2021 - Present)
• High Voltage Team Lead (May 2024 - Present)
• Electrical Subteam Member (May 2023 - Apr 2024)
• Software Subteam Member (Sept 2021 - Aug 2023)
• Residence Orientation Representative (2023 - Present)
• Engineering Student Mentor (2022 - 2023)
• Relevant Courses: Logic Design | Circuit Analysis | Data Structures and Algorithms | Principles of Programming (C & C++) | Circuits and Systems | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | Electromagnetics I | Microprocessor Systems Project