Academic and Professional Projects:

• Solar Micro Inverter - Updated a DC to AC micro inverter to comply with IEEE 1547 and California climate laws by adding features like ride through, voltage regulation at grid and anti-islanding. I also drove the hardware design, testing, and prototype production of the product. The micro inverter was designed to be more efficient, compact, and reliable while complying with the new regulations. The added features ensured that the inverter would not disrupt the grid in the event of a power outage, and would comply with California's strict regulations on renewable energy systems.

• 5G Ethernet Switches -  Updated a legacy Carrier Ethernet-based Network Interface Device (NID) design to develop a Time Sensitive Network (TSN) for 5G applications. This involved implementing a more advanced networking protocol to meet the stringent timing requirements of 5G networks. The updated design enabled the NID to support mission-critical applications, such as those used in healthcare, finance, and public safety.

• Aerospace Sensors -Developed and tested PCB designs for temperature, humidity, and shock sensors for the Airbus A320. The sensors were designed to withstand the harsh conditions of flight and provide accurate and reliable data to the flight crew. The designs were rigorously tested to ensure that they met the stringent safety and reliability standards required for aviation systems.

• Drones - Designed and troubleshooted different types of drones as market research for a startup. The drones were designed to be lightweight, portable, and easy to use, with a variety of features to suit different needs. The market research helped the startup to identify key features and specifications that would appeal to their target audience, and to refine their product offerings accordingly.

• Autonomous Farm Vehicle - Supported testing of hardware features like automated steering control, LIDAR tracking, and farm area mapping on e-tractors for an autonomous farm vehicle. The hardware features were designed to improve the efficiency and productivity of farming operations, while reducing the need for manual labor. The testing involved extensive field trials to ensure that the hardware was reliable and effective in real-world conditions.

• CPU Design - Designed a full MIPS RISC multi-cycle pipeline processor in Verilog on ModelSim and implemented the design on the Cyclone V FPGA. I also converted RISC instructions to CPU instructions to load, store, and do arithmetic and logical operations on the data. The processor design was optimized for high performance, with a focus on reducing latency and increasing throughput. The implementation on the FPGA allowed for rapid prototyping and testing of the design, while the conversion of RISC instructions to CPU instructions ensured that the processor was compatible with a wide range of software applications.