PKSpark Labs

Software Engineer

Google • Full time

Mar 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 4 mos

Part of Google's Home Devices team to contribute in the development of next-generation Google Home products. I feel incredibly lucky to have spent the last 24 months helping build products I'm proud of: - 🏠 #Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen), and the Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen). - 📱 #Pixel 9a and much more exciting projects currently on the way! 😉

Embedded Systems Lead

MedTech Corporation • Full time

Apr 2020 - Mar 2024 • 3 yrs 11 mos

I was responsible for all firmware and electronics development and maintenance of ARTICARES products. Multiple projects at different product development stages needed to be managed throughout the product development life cycle. Work included: - Project management of medical device product development. - Coordination with different departments for smooth product development. - Coordination with contract manufacturers for smooth production. - Maintenance and enhancement of existing products. - Hiring and mentoring a team. - Designing and testing electronics. - PCB designing. - Firmware development. - Application and library development to ease the use of hardware devices by software developers and research customers. - Sourcing components. - Fabrication of electronics. - Documentation. - Regulatory compliance and testing. I also helped the company start a physical office in Pakistan. Achievement: Inventor of a patent that is pending approval. Skills: C/C++, C#, Firmware Development, Circuit Designing, PCB Designing, Debugging, Python, Git, Smartsheet. Knowledge: Altium Designer, Keil uVision, STM32 Development, I2C, UART, Bluetooth, Battery Management, Motor Control, Medical Regulatory Requirements (i.e., IEC 60601, ISO 13485), Hiring, Project Management. Hardware: STM32, DC Brushed & Brushless Motors, Motor Encoders, Bluetooth, IMUs, Force/Load Sensors.