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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

My main tasks as a firmware engineer were primarily to conceptualise and develop new products, explore new features, debug issues, and support the manufacturing, installations and sales teams.• Wrote scalable, maintainable and readable code in C for products based on STM32 controlled hardware.• Saved tens of thousands by designing a Raspberry Pi based media player to replace discrete PC installations.• Overhauled the communication protocol of a WiFi system to reduce traffic by 50%.• Conducted an investigation overseas leading to improvements in product reliability and customer relations.• Wrote hardware oriented code for driving multiple systems including speakers, LEDs, modems and screens.• Designed a user interface for a new game control device that is intuitive and minimises down time.• Wrote custom bash scripts and configuration files on a Linux based OS for an embedded video solution.• Developed support tools in Python for the installations team to determine the health of a system.• Modified code on existing hardware to enable a faster production cycle and greater quality control.• Developed a company-wide tracking procedure for repairing and updating customers around the world.• Worked with sales experts to conceptualise next generation products with the best user experience.• Took on new responsibilities and challenges outside of my normal skillset to solve problems.• Adapted to quickly changing circumstances and delivered solutions on time while under pressure.

Christchurch, New Zealand

I worked within a skill-diverse team creating a new product with development on everything from the hardware to the cloud. As primarily an electronics engineer, I focused on the conception, design and production of electronics, as well as testing and firmware integration to develop the next generation IoT communication device.• Designed a multi signal connection between an IoT device and a legacy device (Patent US 11495927).• Specified and developed a LiPo battery assembly with a vendor resulting in delivery of UN38.3 compliant batteries.• Developed circuitry for an IoT device to enable enhanced features with power, and as a pass-through without power.• Developed firmware on an embedded Linux platform to configure a battery management system.• Designed a product for EMC using various techniques including shielding, grounding and component selection.• Increased profitability of the product with design optimisations, component selections and manufacturer negotiations.• Designed circuits for compliance across multiple RF frequencies including cellular/BT/WLAN/NFC and GPS.• Developed test suites and scripts in Python for production testing of electronics and results processing.• Travelled overseas to enable on-site testing of hardware with a customised jig and software.• Created simulations to verify behaviour of subsystems in the electronics before implementation.• Worked with product management on production planning, risk assessment and timeline development.• Used laboratory equipment for electronics evaluation and performance testing.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Design and implementation of electronic test equipment.• Using python scripts to analyse anomalies in embedded systems.• Investigate and fix faults in automated test systems.• Write reports on test results and recommendations for customers.

Auckland, New Zealand

I began as an electronics hardware engineer developing new products and unique solutions for customers. Over time, I accepted more project engineering responsibilities and became the project lead for a custom project in conjunction with my work on a mass production consumer product. • Worked in Altium on the design of the electronics for a mass market product.• Project manager for one of the largest projects in the company’s history still produced today.• Liaised with a global electronics manufacturer on production of high volume circuits.• Worked with software engineers to develop custom algorithms for ARM microcontrollers in C.• Led a multi-disciplinary team to produce commercial ready products for a client in less than 6 weeks.• Enabled validation to meet RF compliance for an international product. • Developed validation circuitry to assess and debug an internally developed ASIC.• Established trusting relationships with clients through regular communication and quality deliverables. • Developed large scale testing and validation procedures for circuit production.

Christchurch

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble Navigation to develop new technology for improving productivity on earthmoving machines using GPS and related systems.• Analysed the existing system used in the machines.• Developed algorithms in MATLAB to solve the problem.• Wrote test programs in Lua to validate the efficacy of the algorithm• Conduct experiments in a field testing environment.

Napier, Hawkes Bay

• Assembling power conversion products• Conducting quality inspections• Performing repairs and maintenance• Wrapping and packing units for distribution• Use hand and power tools to build components