Pragun Goyal

Product Engineer

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States13 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Pioneered knee exoskeleton design advancing clinical research.
Developed foundational embedded architecture for medical applications.
Championed open-source development initiatives in robotics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Robotics expert with a strong focus on embedded systems and product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Embedded SoftwareRoboticsEmbedded SystemsSoftware DevelopmentMechanical EngineeringEducationProduct DevelopmentResearch

Other Skills

Coding StandardsPython (Programming Language)SOLIDWORKSComputer-Aided Design (CAD)University LecturingElectrical EngineeringActuatorsComputer EngineeringSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Software Engineering PracticesCommunication ProtocolsService Provider Interface (SPI)I2CLabVIEW

About

Over the past decade, I've been immersed in the design and development of a wide range of devices, from intricate instrumentation systems for medical applications to groundbreaking user-interface devices. My work has not only led to USPTO patents but has also been pivotal in garnering funding for startups, guiding them from initial concepts to early market test products. At my current position with YRobot, I've taken the lead in pioneering new exoskeleton applications and spearheaded the development of foundational software and firmware frameworks, directly influencing the evolution of the next generation of our devices. I have a penchant for simplifying complex, multi-disciplinary engineering problems that intersect software, mechanical, electrical, and optical realms. Collaborating closely within teams, I frequently find myself fostering team cohesion and acting as a conduit between departments, facilitating effective communication and synergy. If you're in search of a pragmatic engineer who champions straightforward solutions and brings substantial value to product development cycles, I'd be delighted to connect.

Experience

13 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Yrobot inc.

Senior Robotics Engineer

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid

Proprietary Cross-Platform Engineering Tool for Exoskeleton R&D
Initiated company's first cross-platform engineering tool for gait data visualization, firmware simulations, data recording, BLE debugging, and firmware updates.
Spearheading development, with the tool gaining traction across R&D, Sales, and after-sales Service departments.
Data Exchange Framework
Innovated a data exchange framework inspired by ROS and MQTT, utilizing Google’s Protobuf, optimizing live gait data transmission over constrained mediums like BLE.
This framework elevated device communication adaptability and markedly streamlined development, maintenance, and feature additions for developers.
Knee Exoskeleton Innovation
Pioneered a knee exoskeleton design based on comprehensive research on knee joint dynamics during walking.
This foundational work has catalyzed ongoing clinical research and highlighted our core technologies for knee applications.
Community Driven Development
Championing the company's shift towards open-source, community-driven development with key contributions like R&D engineering tools and, communication & data analysis frameworks, recognized for their broader industry utility.

Coding StandardsPython (Programming Language)Embedded SoftwareRobotics

Benjamin franklin institute of technology

3 roles

Assistant Professor

Promoted

Sep 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

Steered Computer Aided Design (CAD) courses and Senior projects.
Facilitated the inception of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering & Technology and established an Advanced Manufacturing Lab.
Pioneered an NSF SBIR grant-funded internship program in partnership with Artaic Tiles Inc., an architectural mosaic tile pattern startup.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)University LecturingEducationMechanical Engineering

Instructor

Sep 2017 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Adjunct Faculty

Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 · 11 mos

Independent contractor

Independent Consultant/Contractor

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 6 mos · Boston, MA

AstraDx, a spinoff from Arnaout Lab, BIDMC, and Harvard Medical School
Embedded System Architectural Foundation
Created a foundational embedded architecture running on Linux, with custom firmware based on FreeRTOS running on ARM Cortex microcontrollers, setting the stage for microbial susceptibility testing applications.
Foundational Imaging System Advancements
Conceived and developed successive generations of imaging systems for micro-titer plates, enhancing SNR and throughput, thereby reducing test times.
These innovations significantly contributed to obtaining research grants, sustaining development, and expanding the scope of testing applications.
Two-Way Micro-titer Plate Liquid Handling System
Pioneered a precision two-way liquid handling station integrated with imaging.
This eliminated previous limitations by automating multi-step diagnostic processes, reducing manual interventions, and streamlining workflows for lab technicians.
RedZn Engine Anodes
Marine Engine Anode Plug Retention Mechanism
Collaboratively designed a retention mechanism for marine engine sacrificial anodes, starting from an initial client concept and transforming it into a functional, manufacturable, and patented solution.
Client currently conducting pilot testing on the design for large-scale production.

SOLIDWORKSPython (Programming Language)Embedded SystemsSoftware Development

Portal instruments

System Engineer

Aug 2014 – Aug 2017 · 3 yrs · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Co-developed a patented "injection guide" for improving fluid delivery in needle-free injections. Designed and built a high-speed X-Ray imaging system pivotal in garnering investor trust.
Engineered a crucial control system using LabView RealTime — the linchpin for the company's inaugural successful clinical study, instrumental in exploring design parameter space and directly informing development of the flagship hand-held device.

SOLIDWORKSComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Mechanical EngineeringProduct Development

Mit media lab

Research Assistant

Sep 2012 – Aug 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Invented two patented smart hand tools that integrate CAD technology with physical tools, enabling connection between working on physical objects & CAD.
These tools incorporated custom firmware and software for real-time integration with design applications, bridging the gap between physical objects and CAD.
Developed multiple functional prototypes, documented the design process in academic papers, and created demonstration videos to showcase the technology.

SOLIDWORKSComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Product DevelopmentResearch