Athul Preet

Experience

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  Heatcon Instruments (p) ltd

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Research And Development Engineer

  Embedded Engineer | HEATCON | June 2020 - Aug 2021Bengaluru, IndiaSpecialized in power electronics control systems and temperature monitoring solutions, focusing on firmware development for industrial applications.Key Projects & Achievements:- Engineered control software for Thyristor Power Controllers (single & three-phase) with precise power regulation capability, supporting both 4-20mA and 0-10V PID controller inputs- Developed and optimized a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) circuit using linkswitch-tn technology, delivering multiple voltage outputs (5V, 12V, 24V) with 120mA current rating- Created firmware for a universal temperature indicator supporting multiple sensor types (thermopile, RTD, thermocouple) with custom display drivers for various screen sizes- Led software development for a three-phase variable frequency drive (VFD) system, implementing Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) for precise motor control- Applied advanced algorithms (linear regression and particle swarm optimization) to reduce error rates in thermopile sensors for IR thermometers- Collaborated closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure seamless integration, performance optimization, and product reliabilitySkills Gained:- Power electronics control system design and implementation- Advanced embedded firmware architecture for industrial applications- Multi-sensor integration and calibration techniques- Temperature measurement system optimization- Switching power supply firmware development- Motor control algorithms and VFD implementation- Application of statistical methods for sensor accuracy improvement- Cross-functional collaboration with hardware engineersThis role significantly expanded my expertise in industrial control systems and embedded solutions for power electronics applications, establishing a strong foundation in firmware development for precision measurement and control systems. Show less

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  Thinture Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  Embedded Engineer | Thinture Technologies Pvt Ltd (formerly Revitsone Technologies) | Sept 2021 - PresentBengaluru, IndiaWorking as a specialized embedded systems developer focusing on vehicle technology and IoT solutions for the automotive industry.Key Projects & Achievements:- Designed and implemented a PID-enhanced speed limiter system leveraging pedal voltage adjustment for precise vehicle speed control using PIC16F913 microcontroller- Engineered a comprehensive GPS tracking solution with geofencing capabilities utilizing L86 GNSS module, M95 GSM module, and PIC18F2520 microcontroller- Developed a robust CAN bus sniffer operating at 500kbps that supports both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) IDs for real-time vehicle diagnostics- Created an autonomous car air purifier with real-time air quality monitoring utilizing ZH06 dust sensor and STM32F042F6 microcontroller- Led firmware development for an induction heating machine using ATMEGa2560 microcontroller, implementing PWM for power regulation and LCD graphical interface- Successfully deployed and tested solutions internationally in Muscat, Oman, adapting systems to meet regional requirementsSkills Gained:- Advanced expertise in multiple microcontroller architectures including PIC, STM32, and ATMEGA- Proficiency in CAN bus protocol implementation and vehicle data analysis- Experience with GPS/GSM integration for location-based applications- Hardware-software integration and optimization techniques- International deployment and on-site troubleshooting- Client communication and requirements implementation- Real-time embedded system design with sensor integrationThis role has strengthened my abilities to develop complete embedded solutions from concept to deployment while gaining valuable experience working directly with clients and international markets. Show less