Darshan Salian

Embedded Engineering Intern @ BI Incorporated

About

-I’m a passionate Embedded Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in designing and developing firmware, testing analog/digital circuits, and integrating embedded hardware. With a solid foundation in C programming, STM32 microcontrollers, and real-time systems, I enjoy solving complex engineering problems and bringing high-reliability electronics to life. - I've contributed to R&D teams in industries ranging from medical diagnostics to locomotive control systems, where I worked on projects involving board-level bring-up, firmware validation, signal debugging, and system optimization. I'm comfortable in both lab and code environments—whether it’s using an oscilloscope to troubleshoot circuits or implementing peripheral drivers from scratch. - Currently pursuing my Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Embedded Systems) at the University of Colorado Boulder, I’m continually building on my knowledge in RTOS, multithreaded development, firmware-hardware integration, and embedded Linux environments. - I’m actively seeking Full time opportunities in embedded software or hardware roles where I can contribute to meaningful, product-driven innovation.

Country

United States

City

Boulder

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Oscillators, Rtos, Raspberry Pi, C++, Scheduling, POSIX, Multithreading, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), LTSpice, Power Management, Board Bring-up, State Management, Solar Energy, Bluetooth Low Energy, Radio Frequency (RF), Antenna Design, Low-power Design, PCB Design, Signal Integrity

Experience

Embedded Engineering Intern

BI Incorporated

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Designed and validated embedded hardware/firmware features for IoT tracking devices, integrating sensors (BME688) and networking modules to enhance system reliability and field performance. • Built and tested TCP/IP socket communication between a Sequans 5G Calliope modem and a custom C-based server, improving network interface debugging efficiency by 40%. • Developed SPI-based SD card data-logging firmware on nRF52840 with robust error-handling and recovery logic, reducing system crashes and debugging time. • Created and qualified production-ready TI BQ27Z558 Gas Gauge Golden Files using learning cycles + impedance profiling, improving SoC accuracy by 18% across battery packs. • Integrated the BME688 gas sensor via I²C and developed ML regression/classification models for alcohol estimation, achieving 20% higher accuracy and detection down to 0.02 standard alcohol solution.

Embedded Systems Engineer

Hind Rectifiers Ltd

2022-8 - 2024-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Designed and developed embedded firmware in C for real-time applications on STM32 and TI DSP (TMS320) platforms. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support hardware bring-up, signal validation, and system-level integration. - Conducted bench-level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters to debug analog/digital circuits. - Participated in code reviews, firmware optimization, and system reliability improvements—reduced control loop faults by 15%. - Authored technical documentation and validation reports for product testing and release. - Supported rework and validation of control boards used in high-voltage traction systems.

Junior Engineer-Embedded Systems

Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

2021-7 - 2022-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

- Developed embedded firmware for medical diagnostic devices using STM32 microcontrollers, focusing on SPI, ADC, and low-power interfacing. - Collaborated with electrical engineers to validate analog front-end signal paths and optimize data acquisition accuracy. - Participated in hardware-software integration, conducted lab testing using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and debugged communication failures. - Built internal tools in C# to support data visualization and test automation for QA and production teams. - Authored technical documentation and contributed to the design validation process for regulatory compliance.

High Voltage Lead

DJS Racing

2019-6 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsible for battery pack design using lithium ion cells and design of battery management system

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Embedded systems engineering

2024-8 - 2026-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Fall 2024 - Embedded System Design - Principles of Embedded Software Spring 2025 - Real Time Embedded Systems - Advanced Embedded Software Development Fall 2025 - Internship Course - Practical PCB and Manufacturing - Low Power Embedded Design Techniques Spring 2026 - IOT Embedded Firmware - High Speed Digital Design - Wireless LAN