Akash Vachhani

Power Conversion Firmware

- Developed embedded software drivers for sensors, actuators, and other electronics components - Designed embedded software applications supporting high power propulsion sub-system - Supported anomaly replication and resolution activities for embedded systems - Executed regression testing, HITL testing, and integration testing for solar array and propulsion subsystem

- Embedded Software Engineer focusing on board bring-up for the Avionics Team - Development board level application responsible for solar array deployment - Identified issues related to passive power draw and implemented hardware rework that allowed for a cut of passive power draw by 50%

- Embedded Software Engineer utilized embedded C and python for hardware validation related tests - Part-Time (20 hours weekly)

- Developed new toolsets in C++/Python for automation of the Ground Software Systems developmental infrastructure - Toolsets were capable of fetching real time data, execute remote commands, and bring up/takedown test and development environments - Collaborated with teammates to plan, design, and develop the necessary software solutions - Full-Time (40 hours weekly)

- Developed, managed, and maintained firewall, routers, network, software, and security computer systems for a medical clinic, with responsibility for resolving issues in secure network traffic flow and computer reliability - Oversaw the transition and implementation of a new electronic medical records software system to increase efficiency and exchange/secure data throughout the servers

- Oversaw autonomous robot, wind turbine, and solar panel laboratory projects - Supported students with mechanical designing, software programming and circuit board soldering - Verified student participation for each project

Built a website for a non-profit event, All About the Family Gala, using JavaScript and HTML/CSS3 to purchase tickets, reserve dinner seating, and raise funds from $120,000 in the previous year to $274,000

- Taught students C programming concepts and methodologies - Conducted weekly lab assignments and supervised final projects including breadboard construction, SJSU One Board, MOSFET, and external power supply

Received my Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering with a focus in Embedded System Design, GPA: 3.8

Full time student at San Jose State University studying Computer Engineering. Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honors Society, Candidate A member of the Community of Engineers Living and Learning (CELL) program.