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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a web application for viewing analytics of vehicle coverage and scheduling field work for farmers to efficiently track and improve their farming operations• Launched an automated field coverage and equipment maintenance reporting system using Python to provide farmers with weekly and daily updates• Integrated a NodeJs server with ExpressJs and a MySQL database for file and web application hosting using Google Cloud Platform• Developing a live tracking application using Google Maps API to record vehicle movement through rural farm lands and ensure farmers nurture all crops in their fields• Key stakeholder of the start-up company as the first member to join in addition to the founders

Torrance, California, United States

• Implemented a vehicle load-shedding strategy to maintain LV busses at sufficient voltages for safe operation of critical components during normal and fault states of the vehicle• Created signal redundancy and error-handling logic for safe vehicle control during data loss scenarios of various software components in vehicle ECUs• Devised numerous Matlab/Simulink models to fulfill system requirements and fix software bugs• Set up MIL test-harnesses and test-cases with ECUTest to test software components against pass/fail criteria before integrating into mule vehicles• Analyzed signal traces using Vector to diagnose code defects and plan updates to future releases

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Designed parts and assemblies for an automated robot to be manufactured through laser cutting, machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.• Developed a charging station and robot hatch port of the warehouse system in NX for consistent robot operation and human interaction.• Assembled prototypes for testing and proof of concepts.• Created jigs for robot chassis and peripherals assembly to improve final product reliability.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Led development, integration, and testing of LV and HV systems into a custom hybrid electric Chevrolet Blazer while managing a sub-team of 10 members• Created and reviewed wiring schematics in VeSys and BOM procurement plans for harnesses to be assembled and routed within the vehicle• Developed strategies and controls for reverse torque and regen capabilities of the vehicle• Implemented a driver model and other testing tools in Simulink for testing in MIL, SIL, and HIL• Analyzed signals using Vector CANoe to understand vehicle behaviour

Torrance, California, United States

• Led the set up of electrical and software elements of dSPACE and Vector HIL testing environments for validating components of vehicle.• Wrote system and component level requirements and testcases in cooperation with development team for testing across multiple vehicle areas.• Automated testing procedures using Python modules and Matlab/Simulink models• Conducted testing of CAN conformance and UDS diagnostics services