FRANK CARDONA

Electric Bike Conversion Kit Development(Software Engineer / Project Lead)                                 08/2023 - 04/2024

• Spearheaded a multidisciplinary team of 5 through the end-to-end development of the E-Zoom hybrid e-bike conversion kit, from initial concept to prototype and market launch.
• Championed the software development lifecycle, employing Agile methodologies to design, test, and iterate features, resulting in a product that enhances e-bike utility with up to 20 mph speeds and a 45-mile battery life.
• Successfully navigated the product through critical stages, including market research, user experience design, and stakeholder presentations, culminating in a market-ready prototype within an 8-month period.
• Leveraged data analytics and user feedback to refine product strategy, achieving a 35% increase in project visibility and user engagement through targeted marketing and social media campaigns.
• Cultivated a deep understanding of customer needs and competitive landscape, applying this insight to drive the product's unique value proposition and feature prioritization

Scientific Calculator Dissection and Reverse Engineering                                                                     01/2023-05/2023

• Led a detailed dissection and reverse engineering of a scientific calculator, focusing on understanding its core functionalities and the integration of hardware components with software logic.
• Utilized circuit analysis and schematic design software, alongside the TI-Connect CE App Editor, to deconstruct and analyze the calculator's main board, achieving a comprehensive understanding of its button mapping and microcontroller logic.
• Applied in-depth knowledge of TI-Basics programming language to reverse-engineer the computational operations, enhancing the calculator's efficiency and user interface.
• Documented and presented findings, offering insights into potential design improvements and innovations in calculator technology

• Programming Language: C++, Python, C, Verilog, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TI-Basics;
• Developer Tools: Visual Studio Code, Arduino Uno, Git Desktop, Orcad, Cadence Design System, GitHub
• Other Skills: Bilingual in Spanish and English; leadership, project management, collaboration