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Flemington, New Jersey, United States

• Embedded firmware engineer with focus on the automotive sector. • Experienced with UART, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, USB, CGI, MOST.• Verify hardware design for release to production.• Specialty in fiber optic and wired MOST protocol (Media Oriented Systems Transport).• Write drivers, bit-bang when necessary. • Test and certify hardware, or request revisions as needed.• Develop and maintain firmware applications and bootloaders.• Driver development.• FPGA Design for video processing.• DSP design and interfacing for Hi-Fi audio applications.• Experience in creating low-power sleep modes.• Maintain in-house firmware updater software for end-users• Interface directly with client's product managers to recognize bugs and execute firmware updates accordingly.

Bridgewater, Nj

• Helped integrate SAP Ariba in 2017 by performing User Acceptance Testing and mobile App testing.• Responsible for the $4 million IT procurement needs company-wide, while maintaining competitive pricing.• Prioritize order placement.• Create lease spreadsheets to ensure financial accuracy.• Resolve billing discrepancies with A/P.• Complete RFP forms when necessary.• Interface with lease vendor identifying placement of equipment on respective lease schedules.• Ensure that pricing form costs are accurate and current.• Responsible for inventory tracking of all IT equipment purchased.• Resolve and research lost and/or damaged equipment.• Coordinate returns and warranty exchanges [return to manufacturer authorizations (RMA)].• Review open order report weekly.• Provide end-users/IT Techs/IT Department with status information.• Provide a wide array of management reports.• Train new employees and subordinates on policy and operations.• Programmed department spreadsheets to automate fields thus streamlining the procurement process.• Actively involved in all community service events.

Osaka, Japan

• Presented the 'Desktop Companion Robot' (a prototype robot) at CES 2017 with the Future Tech Lab.• Design and implement electrical schematics for robotics prototypes.• Implementation of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) algorithms aimed at smooth robotic movement.• C++ programming focused on PID algorithms, scheduling, interrupts, I²C, Serial Comms. and safety routines.• Python scripting aimed at application interfacing between local UNIX applications and internet services.• Strong familiarity with integration of off-line and on-line STT (speech-to-text) services.• Development and integration of custom I²C devices and peripherals.• Responsible for AutoCAD designs and revisions of robotic prototype frame.• Collaboration with 3D designers to create 3D-printed fairings that attach to robotic frame.• Collaboration with CNC technicians to achieve the optimal design principles.• Partnered with Director of Design to achieve aesthetic needs while retaining functionality.

Flanders, Nj

• Design and implement electrical schematics for large scale industrial automation.• Troubleshoot electrical/programming issues.• Collaborate with the company owner and fellow engineers on mechanical/electrical/software solutions.• Design Operational and Technical manuals established from the electrical/programming designs.• RF induction mitigation by use of custom designed shielding and RLC LP filters.• Implement a user interface to inform users of statuses, warnings, errors etc…• Strong focus on safety procedures and Emergency Stop applications.

Melbourne Area, Australia

• Fixed, maintained and programmed two Kuka Robots• Proficient in KRL (Kuka Robot Language).• Collaborated on–set with a film director and an art director to achieve the desired movements of robotics.• Familiarity with Phantom Flex cameras.• Accountable for the installation and management of an industrial phase converter and its electrical requirements.

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Awarded for Top 10 Best Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Project - A project that used low-cost computers coupled.

Associate’S Degree, Pc Systems & Networking Technology

Activities and Societies: Ski ClubReceived full Scholarship Awarded High Honors A+ Certification