Analog/Mixed signal designer.
As an experienced Electronic Engineer with a solid foundation in FPGA design, embedded systems, and IoT, I specialize in high-level hardware programming and real-time signal processing. With expertise in RTL, RISC-V, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL, I bring a robust understanding of digital design to my work. My professional background includes over a decade in the PCBA assembly industry, where I programmed and configured SPI and Chip Mounter machines, managed production processes, and handled CAD and Gerber files for precision assembly. Additionally, I am well-versed in designing and testing complex circuits using tools like Proteus, Fritzing, and Altium, with a particular interest in the emerging role of AI in electronics. As a career coordinator, former educator in electronics, and an active researcher, I blend practical industry experience with a passion for fostering innovation and teaching in the electronics field. My recent projects involve integrating IoT with embedded solutions, exploring the intersection of FPGA technology with real-time applications, and continually expanding my knowledge in artificial intelligence.
Known since I was 12 years old that I wanted to be an electrical engineer, by the time I was like 14 or 16 years I knew that I specifically wanted to design microprocessors. I officially became an electrical engineer by graduating with a B.S.E.E. along with a minor in Business from N.C. State University. With more than 30 years of industry experience, I look forward to bringing some of my own original ideas and visions into reality and I am very much tapped in the entrepreneurial spirit while also be an advocate for Open Source projects, both Software and hardware based, along with being a super advocate for the Agile movement for all engineering disciplines, i.e. beyond it just being a thing software folks do!
I am currently in my junior year studying computer engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Alongside that, I am pursuing a concentration in cybersecurity and a minor in engineering corporate practice. My curiosity was initially drawn to the puzzle-like nature of security problems, which led me to major in Computer Engineering in an effort to dissect both the hardware and software sides of computer systems and expose their vulnerabilities. The more I learned about cybersecurity, the more I realized its criticality in safeguarding individuals and organizations and its ever-growing prominence in our tech-driven world, especially within software development. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have taken on various leadership positions, from acting as the Vice President of my university's Engineers Without Borders chapter to leading development teams at CS For Good. I expect to graduate in May 2025, and I am currently interested in an internship position for the summer of 2024.
I am currently in my junior year studying computer engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Alongside that, I am pursuing a concentration in cybersecurity and a minor in engineering corporate practice. My curiosity was initially drawn to the puzzle-like nature of security problems, which led me to major in Computer Engineering in an effort to dissect both the hardware and software sides of computer systems and expose their vulnerabilities. The more I learned about cybersecurity, the more I realized its criticality in safeguarding individuals and organizations and its ever-growing prominence in our tech-driven world, especially within software development. Software engineering complements that passion but adds a layer of creativity and ingenuity that fuels my drive to develop programs and systems that help serve people all over the world. I strive to build solutions that are not only resource-efficient but also sustainable, scalable, and adaptable. Achieving this goal requires a relentless passion for learning about available and emerging technologies – a skill I am proud to have. I am fascinated by the ever-evolving landscape of tech innovation, and it is this fascination that motivates me to delve deeper into the world of technology, continuously seeking out new knowledge and skills to ensure I stay at the forefront of this dynamic industry. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have taken on various leadership positions, from acting as the Vice President of my university's Engineers Without Borders chapter to leading development teams at CS For Good. I expect to graduate in May 2025, and I am currently interested in an internship position for the summer of 2024.
Computer Engineering Major at the University of Notre Dame
Current Junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Computer Engineering
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Technical University of Munich