Professional Summary
Engineering leader and embedded systems engineer with 7+ years of experience spanning hands-on firmware/electronics development, systems engineering, and R&D in regulated environments, now leading engineering strategy and execution as an Engineering Manager. Proven track record designing and shipping embedded firmware and sensor systems from prototype through production, translating clinical/user requirements into buildable system architectures, and driving cross-functional decisions on technical strategy, release management, and quality. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Embedded Systems).
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering – Embedded Systems Engineering
May 2024
University of Colorado — Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Computers (ABET Certified)
August 2019
DeVry University — Downers Grove, IL
Technical Skills
Firmware & Embedded Development: Embedded C/C++, Python, RTOS-based & bare-metal systems, microcontrollers/SoCs/FPGAs (ESP32, STM32, Arm Cortex-M, RISC-V, Arduino, Altera, Xilinx, NIOS), low-level peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC), device drivers
Electronics & Hardware: Schematic review, component selection, analog/digital circuit design, power management, sensor integration & signal conditioning, PCB design tools (Altium/KiCad), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, bench debugging
Connectivity & Systems Integration: BLE / BLE Mesh, WiFi, MQTT, IoT architecture, CAN bus, hardware-software co-design, sensor-to-cloud data pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS IoT, GitLab)
Verification, Quality & Compliance: Design verification & validation (V&V), test fixture design, root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D), risk assessment / DFMEA, design controls, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 as applicable to Class II, 510(k)-exempt medical devices, QMS documentation (SRS, architecture specs, cybersecurity risk assessments)
Engineering Management & Process: Cross-functional team leadership, technical strategy & build-vs-buy evaluation, release/version management, engineering roadmap prioritization & effort estimation, project planning, Agile/Scrum, requirements & issue tracking (Jira, Confluence), vendor/supplier coordination, technical documentation & mentoring
Tools & Practices: Git, CI/CD, MATLAB/Simulink, Lean Six Sigma, Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments
Professional Experience
Lead systems engineering, R&D, and engineering management for a connected smart-textile sensing platform (wearable/bedding sensor pads and hub connectivity system) used in care-facility environments.
- Led a technical strategy evaluation of the connected Hub's connectivity architecture, presenting a build-vs-buy analysis and recommendation that informed a major product roadmap decision
- Directed the response to a critical in-field firmware regression, coordinating an emergency release rollback and remediation plan that protected deployed units across 4 care facilities from a data-loss failure mode
- Own release management for embedded firmware across the platform, including versioning, field rollout, and regression prevention
- Set and prioritize engineering roadmap items across firmware, hardware, and connectivity workstreams, producing effort estimates that informed scope and staffing decisions
- Led cross-functional deployment reviews with several major care-facility customers, using field analytics to shape both subsequent deployments and product development
- Support design controls, verification & validation planning, and QMS documentation (Software Requirements Specification, System & Software Architecture Specification, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment) for a Class II, 510(k)-exempt regulated medical device
- Write and debug embedded firmware (ESP32, BLE Mesh, WiFi) for smart textile sensing systems; contribute to electronics design including schematic review, component selection, and sensing circuits
- Translate clinical and user needs into buildable system requirements; conduct trade studies on sensing methods, durability, wash life, power consumption, and cost
Designed, built, and tested embedded firmware and electronics for automotive sensing and infotainment systems, working end-to-end from early prototypes through production deployment.
- Wrote and debugged embedded firmware in C/C++, Node.js, and Python for real-time sensor integration, CAN bus communication, BLE/IoT features, signal processing, and media control on ARM and Tensilica-based microcontrollers
- Contributed to electronics design including schematic review, component selection, power circuits, and analog signal conditioning for sensor inputs
- Developed system-level logic integrating sensors, firmware, and data outputs to enable real-time vehicle monitoring and media features across 3 production platforms
- Built and iterated on physical prototypes, performing hands-on assembly, bench testing, and hardware-software integration validation
- Designed and executed verification tests validating system performance, reliability, and durability under real-world operating conditions, reducing manufacturing failure rate by 98%
- Optimized firmware for memory, CPU, and power efficiency in resource-constrained embedded environments
- Collaborated with manufacturing to ensure designs were scalable, cost-effective, and production-ready
- Established test frameworks spanning unit, integration, and system-level validation
- Documented technical specifications, test procedures, and design rationale to support quality and traceability
Supported product development in a regulated manufacturing environment through hands-on prototyping, test fixture design, and compliance verification.
- Designed and built 5+ custom test fixtures and control systems for product validation and long-term reliability testing, reducing test setup time by 4 hours a day
- Developed and programmed data acquisition systems to capture and analyze sensor data for performance characterization across hot beverage and chilled beverage products
- Built risk assessment processes and supported compliance activities aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, contributing to sign-off on 5 product releases
- Performed root cause analysis and troubleshooting on 2 recurring failure modes, delivering redesign recommendations that led to a material and vendor change, reducing the failure rate of the coffee product line by 48%
- Acquired and integrated laboratory equipment to implement best-practice test procedures per compliance standards
- Communicated technical results through formal test reports to internal engineering teams and external stakeholders
Additional Experience
Electronics Technician, Kentuckiana Comfort Center Inc. (April 2018 – August 2018) — evaluated electronic schematics and assembled circuits for HVAC control systems; installed and maintained electrical wiring, controls, and sensors across 3 different tonnages of commercial climate-control systems; applied Six Sigma and 5S practices.
Engineering Technician, Flex (January 2017 – April 2018) — hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting and diagnosis, resolving approximately 80 work-order tickets a week; performed data analysis to identify QA trends informing repair/production process improvements.