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Daniel F.

Professional circuit specialist

San Jose, United States

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Skill pts: 6

Electrical Circuit Diagram Design KiCad Microcontroller Programming Prototype Design Schematic Design

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About

Hello, it’s Daniel Ferndale a professional circuit specialist with experience in PCB design, embedded systems, schematic capture, and PCB layout. I specialize in developing reliable and efficient electronic designs using platforms such as ESP32 and STM32, with a strong focus on functionality, performance, and manufacturability. I work on everything from custom circuit development and prototyping to complete hardware solutions for audio, IoT, automation, and embedded applications.

Experience

Embedded Systems & PCB Design Engineer at NexCircuit Technologies NexCircuit Technologies · Freelance May 2025 – Present 1 yrs Austin, TX, United States At NexCircuit Technologies in San Jose, I worked as an Embedded Systems and PCB Design Engineer. I focused on developing custom electronic solutions for IoT and industrial applications. My job involved designing schematics, creating optimized PCB layouts, and working with ESP32 and STM32 microcontrollers for embedded system integration.

I collaborated closely with clients and development teams to turn ideas into fully functional hardware prototypes that were ready for manufacturing. A big part of my work included troubleshooting circuits, improving power efficiency, reducing signal noise, and ensuring that every design was reliable in real-world conditions. I also handled firmware integration, component selection, and preparing production-ready Gerber files.

Working on different projects helped me gain strong experience in both hardware and embedded development. I learned to create practical, efficient, and scalable electronic systems that met client needs.

Education

University of California, San Diego Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Distinction / GPA: 3.8 2018 – 2020 Activities and Societies: Embedded Systems Research Group, IEEE Student Branch, Robotics & Automation Society, PCB Design and Hardware Prototyping Team, IoT Development Community. Focused on embedded hardware development, PCB system design, and microcontroller-based applications using STM32 and ESP32 platforms. Participated in research and practical projects involving circuit design, firmware integration, signal integrity optimization, and industrial IoT system development. Worked on collaborative engineering projects that strengthened both hardware and problem-solving skills in real-world electronics applications.

Other experience

Hardware Design & Embedded Systems Project Engineer Worked on contract-based hardware development projects focused on embedded systems, PCB design, and prototyping. My role involved designing custom electronic boards, developing circuit schematics, and integrating microcontrollers such as ESP32 and STM32 into functional systems for IoT and automation applications.
I regularly handled the full design workflow from initial concept and component selection to PCB layout, testing, and debugging prototypes. A key part of my work was improving design stability, reducing power issues, and ensuring smooth firmware-hardware integration.
Most projects were developed in close collaboration with clients, translating technical ideas into practical, manufacturable electronics while keeping designs efficient, clean, and production-ready.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE) IEEE Jun 2021 – Present See credential