Embedded Software Engineer
and sometimes a rocket scientist on the weekend
I am a graduate student at University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Electrical Engineering, with a focus in Computer Engineering. Since graduating Embry-Riddle, I have stepped down from my project and software lead role for Project Spectre, an experimental amateur actively stabilized rocket developed by ERAU’s Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL). However, I will be acting as project mentor and helping to develop their next flight computer and providing support where possible.
Apart from being a full-time student, I am an embedded software engineer. Most of my work is targeted towards aviation platforms. My skill set currently includes C, Embedded C, C++, and arm assembly. I am also familiar with Python and web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Next.js.
Outside of classes, I've become very passionate about mentoring and teaching others. It’s been a great experience being able to share what I know with others and learn from them as well.
Below are some of the skills that I've gathered on this unnamed journey:
June 2022 – Present
Jan 2022 – May 2022
Summer 2021
Project Spectre is an experimental actively stabilized rocket designed by ERAU's Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL). My role is overseeing the development of our flight computer & active stabilization unit, the Spectre Module.
Embedded C, C++, Linux, Platformio
A custom STM32F1 Development board developed with KiCad. Inspired by STM32 Blue Pill boards and Phils Lab tutorial with a few modifications. Powered via USB-C (2.0), programmable via SWD pins, and additional user I/O pins. Next revision will focus on expanding I/O, adding in-circuit debugging over USB, and an external memory module.
PCB design, KiCad, STM32F1
A user-configurable water-tank simulator developed during my real-time systems class. The project is powered by a Boundary Devices, BD-SL-i.MX6 running VxWorks RTOS. I wrote a partial GPIO driver for the NXP i.MX6 processor to expose the onboard I/O. This enabled us to add an Adafruit audio module and produce unique sounds indicating the current water level.
RTOS, VxWorks, NXP, Adafruit
A prototype star tracker mount currently in development.
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