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Troy Wypishinski-Prechter

Green Bay Wisconsin,WI

Summary

M.S. Machine Learning student with a background in computer engineering, specializing in embedded firmware development and hardware-software integration. Proficient in ARM Assembly, C, VHDL, Python, and Bash, with hands-on experience developing firmware for ESP32 and STM32 microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, and safety-critical applications. Skilled in PCB design, circuit analysis, and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN. Experience with Docker/Podman, Git, and Buildroot for embedded development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer I - Microcontrollers

HED, Inc.
Hartford, WI
01.2025 - Current
  • Identify, track, and correct software defects while supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Work in an agile team environment, collaborating with software and electrical engineers.
  • Provided customer technical support and troubleshot issues affecting production.
  • Collaborate with outsourced vendors and electrical design teams on hardware development.
  • For debugging, use standard lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and logic analyzers.

Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Linux

HED, Inc
Hartford, WI
06.2023 - 08.2024

Project Experience (Teams 1-6 Members)

  • Light Curtain for X-Y Table: Designed and implemented a safety light curtain system for an X-Y table, ensuring collision prevention and user safety.
    Integrated hardware sensors for real-time safety monitoring.
  • Serial communication from the Raspberry Pi to the Arduino established bidirectional serial communication between a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino, enabling efficient data transmission for GRBL commands.
  • CAN Light Show using Telematics Device: Programmed a CAN-based light show for a telematics device, showcasing dynamic visual effects based on incoming CAN signals. Developed two Bash scripts to handle communication and LED patterns.
  • Developed Bash Script for Splash Screen and Background Customization: Created a Bash script to allow users to set custom splash screens, backgrounds, and wallpapers on an embedded Linux system. Implemented user-friendly configuration options for easy customization.
  • Custom Buildroot BSP for Dockerized Qt Application. Developed a custom Board Support Package (BSP) for a Docker container to run Qt applications on embedded Linux. Integrated Buildroot, device drivers, and system libraries to ensure a lightweight, yet functional system.

Education

Master of Science - Machine Learning

Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
12-2024

Skills

  • PCB design and schematic review
  • C, C, Python, Bash, ARM Assembly
  • FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Buildroot
  • STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino
  • Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure
  • Docker, Podman
  • Circuit Analysis and Schematic Design
  • Power Electronics (Diode Analysis, Voltage Regulation)
  • Soldering (Reflow and Hand Soldering)
  • MATLAB
  • Linux, WSL

Projects Experience

Dorm Room Opener | December 2022 | Team of 2 Custom Radio PCB | September 2024 | Independent Project

  • Developed a web-controlled door opener using an RPi Pico-W and MicroPython.
  • Designed and implemented an H-bridge motor control system to operate the door handle.
  • Built a locally hosted HTML server for user control of the system.
  • Modeled and 3D-printed a custom enclosure using SolidWorks and Ender3-V2.
  • Designed a custom PCB and schematic using the ESP32 WROOM microcontroller.
  • Developed a fully functional embedded radio system, integrating reliability features for efficiency.
  • Assembled the prototype using reflow and hand soldering for precise component placement.

Certification

  • NVIDIA DLI Certificate – Fundamentals of Deep Learning

Timeline

Software Engineer I - Microcontrollers

HED, Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Linux

HED, Inc
06.2023 - 08.2024

Master of Science - Machine Learning

Milwaukee School Of Engineering

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Troy Wypishinski-Prechter