May 2024 – Apr 2025 · 11 mos · Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile · Hybrid

• Synopsys Central Engineering | Engineer Excellence Group
• Developed and integrated comprehensive unit tests using the Google Test framework, improving the reliability of command-line interface (CLI) functionalities
• Enhanced software quality and robustness by implementing dynamic analysis techniques using Address Sanitizer (ASAN) for memory error detection
• Conducted static code analysis utilizing Coverity, identifying potential software defects early in the development cycle.
• Achieved measurement of test coverage using GCOV, improving coverage metrics and identifying areas needing targeted testing.
• Documented technical procedures through Confluence, streamlining onboarding and knowledge transfer within engineering teams.
• Managed codebase changes through Perforce version control
• Participated in agile workflows and project management activities using JIRA
• Technology Stack: C++, Linux, Google Test, ASAN, Coverity, GCOV, JIRA, Confluence, Perforce

Sep 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Chile · Hybrid

• Design and development of embedded software and hardware for vehicle telemetry, focusing on both heavy and light vehicles, as well as machinery, using CAN bus technology. Experienced with standard vehicle communication protocols such as J1939, J1708, and J1587, commonly employed in heavy vehicles. Skilled in interfacing with proprietary vehicle protocols via CAN and OBD2 (Mercedes Benz, Citroen, etc.) through black-box testing methodologies, including on-field testing and ECU data correlation. Responsible for the transmission of extracted vehicle data and GPS positioning using TRAX devices to an IoT-based web platform. Conducted comprehensive functional and compatibility testing across various vehicle models.
• Redesigned firmware architecture employing ESP32 microcontrollers and FreeRTOS. Developed communication protocols for sensors using I2C and 1-Wire interfaces, along with advanced CAN filtering algorithms. Collaborated closely with engineering teams using GitLab for version control, code management, and peer reviews.
• Developed robust bootloader and firmware over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities, enabling remote firmware updates and significantly reducing the need for physical device maintenance.
• Designed, tested, and manufactured automotive, modem, and IoT PCBs with 2, 4, and 6 layers using Eagle CAD software. Managed manufacturing processes and quality assurance with suppliers in China.
• Created and tested lithium-ion and lead battery-based power supplies, improving autonomy for MDVR systems and Orbcomm satellite tracking devices, informed by vehicle position and state monitoring.
• Developed firmware for Bluetooth-enabled smart locks (ESP32), specifically designed for vehicle cargo doors, ensuring compatibility with Android mobile applications.
• Technology Stack: Embedded C, Espressif ESP-IDF, ESP32, FreeRTOS, JTAG, IoT technologies, sensors, CAN, J1939, J1708, J1587, OBD2, OTA updates, Bluetooth, WiFi, RS-485, RS-232, I2C.

Aug 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chile

• Design and development of an Electron beam welder (EBW) and Metal 3D Printer using electron beam sintering. Experiment on lab-scale. Electron optics research and simulations. Development of electron emission, focusing, and deflection system, vacuum chamber. Firmware development to control associated processes. Technical validation of the electron beam welding using industrial standards. Electron beam physics research. Funded with seed capital. Innovation funds (27K USD).

Jan 2013 – Jul 2022 · 9 yrs 6 mos

• Design and development and manufacture of CO2 laser machines, CNC, laboratory equipment, prototypes, among others. Development of CO2 laser micro-perforation systems for modified atmosphere packages (MAP) developed for export cherries to be stored and transported in cold conditions to different market destinations. Development of high-precision 20,000 volt power sources for continuous and pulsed applications. Development of products to allow marking and engraving on metals with CO2 laser technology. One month business trip to China to visit suppliers, laser and CNC machine factories, 125th Canton fair. Lead team of 3 persons for manufacturing and assembling laser machines in Chile.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 11 mos

• Design and development of two-dimensional CO2 laser engravers and cutters, controlled by a computer, for transferring images and designs to different materials (wood, plastic, leather, etc.). Funded with seed capital. Innovation funds (46K USD).

Dec 2009 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Development of image analysis systems applied to agriculture, for counting and classification of grapes. Grape harvest prediction using image processing.

Nov 2009 – Sep 2010 · 10 mos

• Wines chemical compounds identification using signal processing from gas chromatography. Proposal development to mitigate odors in the Santiago Metro using O2, UV, ROS and other approaches. Automation of reports, spreadsheets and presentations from raw data. Chemical compounds prediction in wine using Raman spectra at different wavelengths.

Nov 2009 – Nov 2009 · 0 mo

• Counting and visual classification automation of insects and pests in plantations through a computer vision system, considerably reducing the time spent on this task

Aug 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Improvement of SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) reconstruction methods, using the discarded low energy gamma ray spectrum to accurately display the body structures that are around the organ or tissue where the radiopharmaceutical was lodged.
• Taking advantage of the energy differences of the photons is possible to obtain this additional information. The measurement and processing of this information was retrojected to the place of origin, showing the external structures with great precision.
• The experiments carried out with real raw data from the SPECT machine made it possible to observe and segment multiple anatomical parts, where the radiopharmaceutical was and was not lodged, which are not directly visible in a standard SPECT image. Software: MATLAB, DICOM images.

Jan 2008 – Feb 2008 · 1 mo

• Professional Student Practice; Research and Development Engineer in the Magnetic Resonance Division. Design and manufacture of various devices related to the area of magnetic resonance, exclusively using national resources and labor.