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I’m a Professional Engineer of California in Electronics, Communications, and Controls, experienced in RF, embedded systems, and automated test development for hardware-focused teams. I am educated on the West Coast in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on wireless technologies and am working toward a Graduate degree in Signal and Image Processing. Whether you need help with prototyping, validation, troubleshooting, or building reliable engineering workflows, I can help. - Experience with RF systems, embedded hardware, Python tools, and lab/test automation - Loves to work on long-lasting custom wearable tech! - Support from concept development through integration, validation, and production handoff - Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration

I have spent the last 13 years becoming an expert in the field of acoustics and vibration. Coupling that with an MBA, I can help solve complex problems while being cost-conscious. I worked in industry for five years as a noise and vibration (NVH) consultant, so expanding my services to Upwork is a natural next step. I have worked in the machine learning, automotive, aerospace, military, consumer goods industries. I use AI in as many tasks as possible to deliver impressive results at impressive speed. I'd love to have a complimentary chat to discuss how I could help solve your problem. Additional Proficiencies: Data acquisition Signal processing Machine Learning City Noise Ordinances Speech Transmission Classification Testing Access to: MATLAB Python LabVIEW Test Lab COMSOL Solidworks

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am an electrical engineer with experience in PCB hardware design, embedded systems programming, and software application development. I specialize in full-stack electronics design for IoT systems, covering cloud integration, BLE, and RF wireless communication. My background includes digital signal processing (DSP), electromagnetic simulation, and machine learning for data classification, image recognition, and audio processing. I’ve also built strong skills in application development, database integration, and 3D modeling for enclosure design. I founded Future Technologies Laboratory LLC in 2015 with the goal of providing complete electronics and software engineering solutions. Today, I lead a talented team of engineers to fulfill the requirements of complex projects and ensure they move efficiently from concept to production. Services: •Circuit Design & PCB Layout – KiCad, EasyEDA, DipTrace, Altium Designer (limited license) •Embedded Systems Programming – ESP32, STM32, Microchip, nRF52, Arduino, Xilinx, SHARC •AWS Cloud Services – S3, IoT Core, IAM, Amplify, DynamoDB, etc. •Simulation, DSP & Machine Learning – Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW •Application & Web Development – React Native, React, Flutter, .NET •3D Modeling & Enclosure Design – Autodesk Fusion 360, including IP-rated housings •Project Management & Technical Documentation – concept development, planning, and technical writing

13 years of experience in all aspects of RF design and high-speed PCB development, including antennas, RF front-end circuits, RFID systems, BLE/Wi-Fi/LoRa products, RF components, impedance matching, filters, amplifiers, RF switches, baluns, and antenna tuning. Much of my work has involved RF PCB design, wireless product development, and high-speed digital hardware. This background also extends to RFID readers, transponder-based systems, and FPGA-related hardware projects. I have strong experience in RF and antenna simulation using tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, and Ansys tools for antenna design, RF matching, radiation pattern analysis, impedance optimization, RF front-end validation, and wireless performance improvement. I have strong experience in high-speed PCB design, including multilayer board layout, controlled impedance routing, differential pairs, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/ESD protection, RF grounding, shielding, and manufacturability. I have worked on FPGA-related projects involving Xilinx, Zynq, Artix-7 FPGA platforms, including data acquisition, signal processing, timing-sensitive interfaces, and high-speed digital board design. My embedded hardware experience includes the setup, integration, and debugging of microcontrollers and embedded platforms such as STM32, ESP32, ESP32-S3, Nordic nRF52832/nRF52840, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and embedded Linux-based systems. I am familiar with RF and wireless ICs/modules including Semtech SX12 series LoRa devices, Nordic BLE chips, ESP32 wireless modules, Quectel LTE/GPS modules, u-blox GPS modules, RFID reader modules, RF filters, LNAs, PAs, RF switches, baluns, and matching networks. For PCB design, I use Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Eagle, and OrCAD I also have experience with enclosure design for RF and embedded products, including plastic and metal enclosures, antenna placement, RF keepout areas, mechanical fit checks, connector positioning, thermal considerations, waterproofing concepts, mounting features, and PCB-to-enclosure integration. I understand that enclosure design can directly affect RF performance, antenna efficiency, heat dissipation, usability, and manufacturability, so I always consider the mechanical structure together with the electronics. I have worked for years on IoT devices, wireless sensors, RFID products, antenna-integrated PCB designs, FPGA boards, digital electronics, embedded controllers, data acquisition systems, and prototype-to-production hardware. System engineering and integration have been important parts of many of my projects, especially where RF, firmware, FPGA, PCB design, and enclosure design must work together reliably. My main strength is not only designing a schematic or PCB, but building complete hardware that works reliably in the real world. I always consider RF performance, signal integrity, grounding, shielding, power stability, EMI/ESD protection, enclosure integration, manufacturability, testing, and long-term reliability from the beginning of the design.

I am a Research Physicist and Engineer with a dual background in Physics and Engineering, specializing in high-performance radar systems, RF environmental surveying, and complex signal processing. With experience at NASA and the Florida Space Institute (FSI), I bridge the gap between theoretical physics and practical hardware implementation, delivering high-precision solutions for demanding technical challenges. Whether you need advanced simulations in Python/MATLAB, FPGA development on Xilinx platforms, or hardware prototyping for RF systems, I bring a rigorous, research-backed approach to every project. Core Competencies - Radar & RF Systems: Design of coherent combining systems (up to 40 GHz/10 kW), passive radar feasibility studies, and antenna array deployment. - FPGA & Embedded Systems: Programming Xilinx ZCU111 and RFSoC 4x2 utilizing the CASPER toolflow for environmental data acquisition. -Signal Processing: Spectrogram generation, cross-correlation analysis for RFI identification, and noise floor characterization using Python and MATLAB. -Simulation & Modeling: Developing machine learning algorithms for satellite data (GOES-R) and simulating gravimetric sensor environments for UAVs. -Prototyping: CAD design (Autodesk Inventor), sensor fabrication, and hardware validation in extreme environments. Professional Highlights -NASA: Developed drone detection and tracking systems using Software Defined Radio (SDR) and the Signal Hound API, creating live spectrograms to secure airspace. -Florida Space Institute: Led the research and requirements definition for a 256-element RF survey system with extreme sensitivity (-200 dBm), delivering critical insights to government customers. -NEXT Lab: Prototyped ultrasonic sensors for high-temperature molten salt systems, validating designs for nuclear energy applications. I am available for complex engineering projects that require a deep understanding of electromagnetics, data analysis, and hardware integration. Let's discuss how I can apply this technical expertise to your next project.

I'm an electrical engineer specializing in high-speed analog and digital electronics. • Electronic design and simulation (MATLAB, SPICE, Keysight ADS) • Schematic capture and PCB layout • Test and measurement (DMM, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, VNA) • Production documentation (BOMs, Process Flowsheets, Assembly Instructions, Test Plans)