Mike G.
Global rank:
4,958 / 133,864
Skill pts: 10
KiCad Mechatronics Multi-Layer PCB Design Reverse Engineering Design Schematic Design

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Experience

  • PCB Design Engineer Self Employed · Freelance May 2023 – Present 3 yrs California City, CA, United States Designed and developed PCB layouts, schematics, and electronic circuits for Arduino, ESP32, IoT, and embedded systems projects. Created manufacturable Gerber files, BOMs, and prototype-ready PCB designs using KiCad, EasyEDA, and Altium Designer. Worked on circuit optimization, component placement, and multi-layer PCB projects while ensuring high-quality and efficient designs for clients and personal projects.

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 3.8 2020 – 2024 Activities and Societies: IEEE Student Society, Robotics Club, Embedded Systems Research Group Focused on PCB design, embedded systems, circuit analysis, and electronics development. Worked on Arduino, ESP32, IoT, and hardware prototyping projects involving schematic design, PCB layout, and electronic product development using industry-standard tools and workflows.

Other experience

  • Freelance Electronics & PCB Design Projects Worked on multiple freelance PCB and electronics projects including Arduino systems, ESP32-based IoT devices, sensor integration, automation circuits, and prototype development. Designed schematics, PCB layouts, Gerber files, and BOMs while focusing on clean routing, manufacturable designs, and efficient circuit performance for client and personal projects.

Licenses & Certifications

  • PCB Design and Electronics Certification Coursera Mar 2024 – Present See credential