Experience

Experience

Roles spanning embedded systems, firmware architecture, and full-stack development.

Roles spanning embedded systems, firmware architecture, and full-stack development.

Highlights

  • Embedded C/C++ & bare-metal2+ yrs
  • Linux kernel & device driversDevicetree, Unix
  • RTOS & bare-metal systemsZephyr, FreeRTOS
  • Board bring-up & bootloadersSTM32, Nordic, Microchip, SiLabs
  • Protocols & I/OSPI, I2C, UART, CAN, MQTT, XBee
  • CI/CD & Automated TestingGithub Action & workflows

Recent roles

Head Teaching Assistant, ESE 5160

January 2026 - Present

ESE 5160: IoT Edge Computing

Philadelphia, PA, USA

  • Led TA team to architect an embedded IoT curriculum, building FreeRTOS and Altium (4-layer PCBA) lab modules.
  • Mentored hardware builds: debugging ARM-based MCUs, I2C/SPI sensors, and real-time firmware.
  • Developed bare-metal C optimized for RTOS migration; guided 35 teams through JLCPCB manufacturing.
  • Supported SiLabs/Azure/MQTT integration and load-testing of custom PCBs running individualized firmware.

Head Teaching Assistant, ESE 5180

August - December 2025

ESE 5180: IoT Wireless, Security, & Scaling

Philadelphia, PA, USA

  • Guided teams building IoT systems on STM32/Nordic across LoRa, cellular, Matter, and BLE.
  • Debugged Zephyr-based firmware and real-time issues in multi-protocol stacks.
  • Built CI/CD for OTA and Secure Boot; enforced device-to-cloud security using hardware-accelerated AES/TLS.
  • Led prototyping and peripheral validation (UART/SPI/I2C), teaching System debugging with market research and customer feedback integration.

Lead Embedded & Electrical Systems Engineer Intern

June - August 2025

MUNCH Industries, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

  • Led embedded control systems, firmware architecture, PCB integration, power distribution, and CAN-based communication.
  • Developed modular Zephyr firmware using devicetrees, interrupts, and work queues for real-time control.
  • Built HIL validation and end-to-end RTOS testing with Zephyr ztest and mocked drivers.
  • Build and integrate CI builds/tests with Docker and git, cutting bugs by 30% and speeding iterations by 40%.

Garage Lab Assistant

November 2024 - May 2026

MEAM Garage Lab & Tool Library

Philadelphia, PA, USA

  • Assisted with tool training, safety checks, and lab space onboarding.
  • Maintained organization of tools, consumables, and work areas.
  • Kept equipment functional through basic upkeep and reporting issues.

Software Development Engineer (Full Stack)

January - September 2023

Cogoport

Gurgaon / Mumbai, India

  • Built onboarding workflows, cutting time by 50% and reducing errors by 30% with checkpoint features.
  • Automated data population, reducing manual effort by 70% and tripling engagement across multiple countries.
  • Shipped real-time cargo tracking, partner growth visualization, and reporting improvements for 2,000+ daily users.
  • Automated agent allocation to improve retention by 60% and revenue by 30%.