Inez Alvarez

Dynamic Test Engineering Intern at Solid State Devices Inc. With a proven track record in validating high-voltage power semiconductors. Expert in oscilloscopes and curve tracers, enhancing testing consistency across multiple device types. Strong collaborator and mentor, committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.

Advanced RC Car - Embedded Systems Project, 10/01/24, 12/31/24, Built 3D-printed chassis with embedded slots for electronics, optimizing steering geometry and weight distribution., Developed custom PCB and firmware using PWM to control motors; improved drive response time by 40% using PID feedback., Logged and analyzed performance data over 20+ driving sessions for control tuning. 

Mazda Miata Retrofit - Vehicle Telemetry System, 05/01/24, 10/31/24, Designed a CAN-enabled ESP32 dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics with real-time GPS, RPM, and engine temp., Installed a full wiring harness retrofitted into a 1990s Miata, reducing installation time by 50% from initial prototype., Developed firmware to wirelessly stream telemetry data at 10 Hz with 5% packet loss over 100+ miles of testing.

Catpanion - Smart Pet Monitor, 01/01/25, 04/30/25, 1st Place - 2025 CSUF Engineering Social Justice Challenge, Designed a 2-layer PCB with analog/digital signal routing and integrated 6+ sensors into a unified control board., Wrote C++ firmware for real-time OLED feedback and SD logging of over 10,000 sensor data points., Achieved 95% reliability in SPI/I2C interfacing over a 2-week demo period.