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Dedham, Ma, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Waukesha, Wi, Us

► Supported incorporation of IEEE 1547-2018 features into a legacy photovoltaic and energy storage inverter:• This system uses a 16-bit, fixed-point MCU with a non-RTOS, interrupt-driven architecture.• Led a group of an additional 2 engineers working on the control implementation.• Developed a new and innovative algorithm for unintentional island detection since the old algorithm would not pass IEEE 1547.1-2020 compliance tests.► Helped the team to improve unit tests by expanding code coverage and adding tests to cover edge cases.► Helped the team to add additional pre-merge checks in Jenkins to improve quality of merged code.► Helped the team to reduce the memory footprint for a firmware application and to better optimize the code while improving overall quality.► Mentored colleagues with less power systems experience based on my past experience working with inverter controls.► Proposed an algorithm for managing power flow in a grid-connected system with energy storage, backup power and photovoltaic generation and began its implementation.

Woburn, Ma, Us

► Led a team of up to 4 software & mechanical/controls engineers, including hiring 3 engineers and employing one contractor• Product was a control system for an innovative electric vehicle traction and active suspension system.• Product involved a central processor and several distributed processors and other devices communicating via CANbus.• System utilized 32-bit, floating-point MCUs with multiple safety features, an Arm CPU and utilizing SafeRTOS.► Established processes to implement SDLC, improve code quality, establish source code management and implement Scrum► Led the firmware team to launch prototype vehicle used in potential investor and partner demonstrations► Established a framework for incorporating code into CarSim vehicle simulations and Simulink models► Worked with engineers to improve traction & active suspension system performance► Implemented road disturbance rejection, roll control, better torque distribution when cornering and arbitration scheme

Lawrence, Ma, Us

► Led a team ranging from 4 to 7 engineers responsible for developing firmware for inverters used in solar power applications• Inverters utilized a multi-core, 32-bit, floating-point MCU running TI RTOS on their control board.• The control board interfaced with a separate Linux-based communications board.► Established new processes for the team, incorporating SDLC processes and improving the effectiveness of Scrum• This effort was essential for ensuring a successful & on-time launch of the company's 1000-volt string inverter product.► Established and ensured adherence to better source code management practices► Laid the groundwork for a successful launch of a 1500-volt string inverter shortly after the launch of the 1000-volt product► Participated directly in coordinating the end-of-line ATE system and inverter firmware to prepare for production launch► Directly developed several algorithms requiring innovative & outside-the-box thinking• Developed an arc fault detection algorithm prior to product launch in order to avoid nuisance trips• Developed a new island detection algorithm suitable for systems with many inverters operating on the same bus

Lawrence, Ma, Us

► Led a team of up to 5 engineers in implementing new Smart Grid features into a legacy inverter product with 16-bit, fixed-point DSP► Rewrote custom kernel (scheduler) to improve processing capacity► Refactored all voltage sensing board code to incorporate asymmetric voltage tracking, improve frequency precision and to better synchronize with the main board to prevent oscillation► Refactored inner current control loop to reduce processor utilization & make the controls more robust during transients► Developed an observer to improve estimation output current which was not measured directly► Refactored several state machines to remove complex interdependencies and improve recovery time► Planned and directed testing at two offsite high-power test labs (Clemson DEIC in North Charleston, SC & NREL in Golden, CO)► Achieved product compliance to California Rule 21 using UL1741 SB and for the Brazil market

Groton, Connecticut, Us

► Built up and led a new team of up to 7 engineers responsible for integrating new power conversion equipment into a new system• This effort involved requirements development, controls design, and vendor design evaluation & oversight.► Participated in recruiting events leading to several hires and regularly helped with interviewing potential hires► Was recognized by multiple organizations for coming up with an innovative solution to a challenging controls problem• Tenacity led others to realize this was the right solution despite significant pushback at first.► Planned and directed two major shipboard tests• This required coordination and approvals from the Navy, other government contractors, multiple engineering teams & trades► Was responsible for ensuring system stability in a shipboard electric plant heavily penetrated with power electronics• This involved writing requirements, planning and executing tests and evaluating vendor designs► Received multiple performance-based awards and received an early promotion

Moon Township, Pa, Us

► Developed a database used for documenting the status of component updates in a nuclear power plant► Reviewed thousands of technical evaluation reports, digital work records, drawings and electronic records to make sure that updates to the plant were properly documented• This resulted in several findings including one finding in a safety-critical system• Led a small group of consultants in this process. This included establishing a procedure and checklist for reviewing reports thoroughly.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Electrical And Electronics Engineering