Skills
The following skills have been acquired through six internships and my university coursework/projects.
Technical Skills
Mechanical
- 3D CAD Design — SolidWorks, OnShape
- Mechanical & Machine Design
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Design for Assembly (DFA)
- First Principles Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Drawings & GD&T
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Rapid Prototyping — 3D Printing, CNC Machining
Electrical
- Circuit Design & Analysis — Analog, Digital, Mixed-Signal
- PCB Design & Layout — Altium Designer, KiCad
- Embedded Systems — Microcontrollers (ARM, STM32), RTOS
- Simulation — LTspice, Falstad
- Power Electronics — DC-DC Converters, Power Supply Design
- Hardware Debugging & Testing — Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Multimeter
- DFM/DFA for Electronics
- Communication Protocols — SPI, I²C, UART, RS-485
- Electromagnetic Compatibility & Interference (EMC/EMI) Considerations — Grounding, Shielding, Filtering
- Hardware Bring-Up & Validation — Prototyping, Soldering, Test Plans
Firmware & Software
- Embedded Firmware Development — C, C++ (motor control, sensor interfacing, and actuator logic)
- Scripting & Automation — Python (test scripting, data analysis)
- Version Control — Git
- Numerical Computing & Analysis — MATLAB
Soft Skills
Collaboration & Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Technical Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
- Analytical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
Project & Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Deadline-Driven Mindset
Execution Excellence
- Strong Work Ethic
- Independent & Self-Directed
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Accountability & Ownership
- Reliable Task Execution