Embedded Firmware Engineer

Akshay Kurli

******.*****@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-kurli/ +1-408-***-**** San Jose, CA EDUCATION

M.S. Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University (SJSU), CA GPA 3.42 May 2019 Relevant Coursework: Embedded Software, Embedded Hardware Design, Industrial Applications in Embedded. B.E. Electronics and Comm. Engineering, Gujarat Technological University, India 3.63 May 2017 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages & OS: C/C++, Embedded C, Verilog, Python, Assembly, Linux, Ubuntu, FreeRTOS Communication Protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, CAN, DBC, Bluetooth, XBee, LoRa, Zigbee, TCP, UDP Microcontrollers & IDEs: LPC1758, AVR, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Eclipse, Xilinx Vivado, Keil, Synopsys VCS Hardware, Software & Testing tools: Unity C Test Framework, Bus Master, EAGLE PCB Design, Keras, TensorFlow, Proteus PCB Design & Layout, GitLab, Jupyter Notebook, NI Multisim, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Logic Analyzer, Signal, Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, Multimeter Other Skills: Reading schematics & Datasheets, Test case design, Debugging, Data Structures & Algorithms RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Professor KaiKai Liu, SJSU Aug 2018 – Feb 2019

• Research on working of perception and localization modules of Baidu Apollo v3.0, v3.5

• Ran simulation scripts in Docker Containers, installation and troubleshooting kernel, Nvidia driver issues.

• Documented and made reports on the various steps, challenges involved during installations, simulations.

• Implemented SLAM using RPLidar A2 and wireless control with Robot Operating System for Autonomous Wheelchair using Nvidia Jetson TX2.

Spartan Super Way, SJSU Electrical Engineering Intern May 2018 – July 2018

• Collaborated with mechanical and track design teams to wirelessly drive and steer a prototype boogie.

• Designed application to wirelessly drive 1500W BLDC Motor with Kelly Controls KEB48201X motor controller, utilized Nordic Wireless NRF24L01RF, 2-axis Analog Joystick with Arduino Mega 2560x.

• Developed algorithm to steer and change tracks using Linear Actuators and Hall sensor readings.

• Developed algorithm for ultrasonic sensor-based collision avoidance. PROJECTS

Autonomous Driving RC Car Nov 2018 – May 2019

• Developed application and interface code for lidar, ultrasonic sensors

• Utilized CAN for communication between LPC1758 based master and sensor boards

• Integration of different modules, Unit Testing using Unity C Test Framework. IOT based Smart Green House Using LoRa April 2018 – May 2018

• Wirelessly connected two LPC1758 using LoRa nodes (DRF1276DM) along with XBee Bluetooth module to send temperature, humidity and soil moisture data to Bluetooth enabled end device.

• Interfaced the LPC1758 & STM32L0 LoRaWAN Discovery kit and connected it to the Things Network. X-Y Plotter April 2018 – May 2018

• Utilized GPIO, SPI, PWM on LPC1758 with FreeRTOS Task, Queue, Semaphore APIs in C/C++.

• Developed and integrated application in to parse G-Code strings and drive stepper and servo motors. Peripheral Drivers for LPC1758 using FreeRTOS Jan 2018 – April 2018

• Developed low-level drivers in C/ C++ for UART, I2C, SPI, PWM and ADC for LPC1758 SJ-One Board.

• Utilized FreeRTOS Semaphore, Mutex, Queues APIs to develop Thread Safe Applications for peripherals. Verilog Design and Simulations Nov 2017 – Jan 2018

• Pipelined 5 Stage IEEE Floating Point Adder

• 64-bit Conditional – Sum Adder and Carry Select Adder

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