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Avionics design for starship

Research relating to optimization of Space Vector PWM for Matrix converters

Palo Alto, California, United States

Firmware for onboard vehicle chargers

Worked on High Efficiency Maximum Power Point tracker boost converter for solar array of the vehicle in order to charge in car li-ion battery from the silicon cell solar array. Design focused on efficiency and simplicity to supply maximum power off the array while keeping complexity low to make design easy to maintain. The scope of the project included a custom made PCB using an STM32 microcontroller with custom firmware along with synchronous SIC FET power stage.As a technical advisor for the team I helped provide design advice for PCB revisions for the vehicle as well as code reviews. I've also helped setup testing for new firmware and hardware revisions. I've focused on helping teach other members of team during this time.

I manage the electrical systems of the car which involves the project management of eight different systems such as the battery, telemetry and, our custom-built motors. I'm responsible for timeline creation, running weekly meetings, scheduling design reviews, and helping mentor new members.I'm also heavily involved in the battery system of the car, assembling and designing multiple large-scale Li-ion battery packs for use in passenger vehicles. I also have designed various custom BMS PCBs for use in the car including features such as isolated supplies, individual cell monitoring, backup power switching, and RF noise reduction.

I worked on the team's battery and battery monitoring systems designing and soldering PCB's, modifying software for new features, and manufacturing the battery pack.

Worked on testing for Linq family devices focused on hardware testing surrounding sensors within next generation devices

Teaching assistant for the electrical and computer engineering department for an introductory digital system design course (EE2301). Includes weekly office hours and homework grading.

Masters In Electrical And Computer Engineering, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project - Electrical team