Dhanvin Ponnappa Palachanda
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Embedded Systems Engineer with expertise in firmware development, microcontroller programming, semiconductor-based PCB design and real-time control systems. Experienced in peripheral communication, hardware-software integration, and debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to deliver efficient and reliable embedded solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer
Smartplay International Inc.
Edgewater, NJ, USA
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Optimized embedded C firmware for MCU-based lottery systems, improving interrupt handling, memory use, and real-time responsiveness by 25%.
- Debugged and validated MCU peripherals (SPI/I²C, RFID, HMI) using schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to ensure robust hardware-software integration.
Energy Engineer
BigTapp Analytics
Charlotte, NC, USA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed embedded control algorithms on microcontroller-based smart grid systems to improve load forecasting, demand-side management, and real-time power distribution.
- Integrated microcontroller firmware for automated grid monitoring and control, debugging communication protocols and control circuits to increase system reliability by 25%.
Research Assistant
Purdue University
Hammond, IN, USA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and optimized PCB layouts using KiCAD for schematic capture, routing, and signal integrity checks; utilized Design Pro to generate manufacturing specifications, improving fabrication efficiency and yield.
- Led 10+ PCB design projects from concept to prototype, producing schematics, Gerber files, and BOMs, while mentoring undergraduate students on EDA workflows—achieving 80% prototype-to-manufacture success.
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
Bangalore, Karnataka , India
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed compliance and quality assurance for semiconductor-based and embedded hardware devices on Amazon Marketplace, ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Developed automated dashboards and reporting frameworks (AWS QuickSight, Tableau) to monitor hardware compliance, detect embedded system failures, and perform real-time corrective actions, maintaining 99.97% SLA adherence.
- Planned and executed large-scale hardware product classification and audits (~3.5M ASINs), while mentoring team members on semiconductor standards, compliance protocols, and analytical tools.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Hammond, Indiana, USA05-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering
Bangalore, Karnataka, India05-2020
Skills
- Embedded C programming
- Firmware Debugging & Optimization
- Control Logic Implementation
- Circuit schematic analysis
- Skilled in troubleshooting with oscilloscope
- Undergraduate Mentorship on PCB/EDA Tools
Timeline
Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer
Smartplay International Inc.
01.2025 - 06.2025
Energy Engineer
BigTapp Analytics
05.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Purdue University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
07.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering