Aravind V.
PhD Electronics Engineer | Embedded Systems | PCB Design | FPGA | Hardware Product Development
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
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About
I am a PhD-qualified Electronics Engineer with expertise in embedded systems, electronic product development, PCB design, FPGA development, and hardware prototyping. My experience spans the complete hardware development lifecycle, from concept and system architecture through schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded firmware development, prototype validation, and preparation for manufacturing.
I specialize in transforming ideas into reliable, manufacturable electronic products by combining strong theoretical knowledge with practical engineering experience. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have worked on projects involving embedded control systems, industrial electronics, communication interfaces, sensor systems, FPGA-based hardware, and custom electronic platforms.
My core expertise includes:
• Electronic system architecture and design
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Embedded systems engineering
• PCB schematic capture and layout
• FPGA and digital hardware design
• Embedded firmware development
• Hardware prototyping and validation
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Product development and engineering consulting
I have extensive experience developing embedded hardware platforms using microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. My work includes designing custom hardware solutions, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, implementing embedded firmware, and supporting projects through prototyping and testing phases.
My PCB design experience includes multilayer board design, mixed-signal systems, embedded control hardware, power management circuits, sensor interfaces, and communication systems. I focus on producing reliable, manufacturable designs with strong attention to component selection, layout quality, signal integrity, and documentation.
I am proficient with industry-standard design tools and development environments, including:
• Altium Designer
• KiCad
• Verilog HDL
• Embedded C/C++
• ARM Cortex platforms
• STM32 microcontrollers
• ESP32 platforms
• FPGA development environments
• PCB manufacturing and assembly workflows
In addition to traditional embedded systems development, I have experience in FPGA and programmable logic design using hardware description languages. This enables me to work on projects requiring custom digital hardware implementation, hardware acceleration, and integrated embedded computing solutions.
My doctoral research experience has strengthened my analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technical communication skills. It has also provided extensive experience in system design, experimental validation, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary engineering research.
I enjoy working with startups, researchers, entrepreneurs, and established companies to develop innovative electronic products. Whether the requirement is a proof-of-concept prototype, a custom PCB design, an embedded control system, an FPGA implementation, or a complete hardware product architecture, I strive to provide practical and efficient engineering solutions.
My engineering approach emphasizes:
• Clear communication
• Strong technical foundations
• Practical design decisions
• Attention to detail
• Manufacturable solutions
• Thorough testing and validation
• Professional documentation
• Long-term reliability
I can support projects throughout the complete development cycle, including:
• Requirements analysis
• System architecture development
• Component selection
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout and optimization
• Embedded firmware development
• FPGA implementation
• Prototype fabrication support
• Hardware bring-up and debugging
• Validation and testing
• Design optimization
• Manufacturing support
• Technical documentation
I am committed to delivering high-quality engineering services and building long-term professional relationships with clients. My goal is to help transform ideas into reliable, manufacturable, and commercially successful electronic products through a combination of technical expertise, practical engineering experience, and professional collaboration.
If you are seeking an experienced electronics engineer with expertise in embedded systems, PCB design, FPGA development, and hardware product development, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your project requirements and explore how I can contribute to your success.
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I specialize in transforming ideas into reliable, manufacturable electronic products by combining strong theoretical knowledge with practical engineering experience. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have worked on projects involving embedded control systems, industrial electronics, communication interfaces, sensor systems, FPGA-based hardware, and custom electronic platforms.
My core expertise includes:
• Electronic system architecture and design
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Embedded systems engineering
• PCB schematic capture and layout
• FPGA and digital hardware design
• Embedded firmware development
• Hardware prototyping and validation
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Product development and engineering consulting
I have extensive experience developing embedded hardware platforms using microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. My work includes designing custom hardware solutions, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, implementing embedded firmware, and supporting projects through prototyping and testing phases.
My PCB design experience includes multilayer board design, mixed-signal systems, embedded control hardware, power management circuits, sensor interfaces, and communication systems. I focus on producing reliable, manufacturable designs with strong attention to component selection, layout quality, signal integrity, and documentation.
I am proficient with industry-standard design tools and development environments, including:
• Altium Designer
• KiCad
• Verilog HDL
• Embedded C/C++
• ARM Cortex platforms
• STM32 microcontrollers
• ESP32 platforms
• FPGA development environments
• PCB manufacturing and assembly workflows
In addition to traditional embedded systems development, I have experience in FPGA and programmable logic design using hardware description languages. This enables me to work on projects requiring custom digital hardware implementation, hardware acceleration, and integrated embedded computing solutions.
My doctoral research experience has strengthened my analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technical communication skills. It has also provided extensive experience in system design, experimental validation, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary engineering research.
I enjoy working with startups, researchers, entrepreneurs, and established companies to develop innovative electronic products. Whether the requirement is a proof-of-concept prototype, a custom PCB design, an embedded control system, an FPGA implementation, or a complete hardware product architecture, I strive to provide practical and efficient engineering solutions.
My engineering approach emphasizes:
• Clear communication
• Strong technical foundations
• Practical design decisions
• Attention to detail
• Manufacturable solutions
• Thorough testing and validation
• Professional documentation
• Long-term reliability
I can support projects throughout the complete development cycle, including:
• Requirements analysis
• System architecture development
• Component selection
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout and optimization
• Embedded firmware development
• FPGA implementation
• Prototype fabrication support
• Hardware bring-up and debugging
• Validation and testing
• Design optimization
• Manufacturing support
• Technical documentation
I am committed to delivering high-quality engineering services and building long-term professional relationships with clients. My goal is to help transform ideas into reliable, manufacturable, and commercially successful electronic products through a combination of technical expertise, practical engineering experience, and professional collaboration.
If you are seeking an experienced electronics engineer with expertise in embedded systems, PCB design, FPGA development, and hardware product development, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your project requirements and explore how I can contribute to your success.
Experience
- CTO / Owner / Founder Singular Photonics · Full-time Feb 2024 – Present 2 yrs 4 mos Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Academic Researcher into Electronics University of Edinburgh · Full-time Jul 2018 – Feb 2024 5 yrs 7 mos Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Analogue IC Designer ST Microelectronics · Full-time Nov 2016 – Jul 2018 1 yrs 8 mos Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Senior Electronics Engineer BOSCH - Technology and Development Centre · Full-time Jan 2010 – Jul 2011 1 yrs 6 mos India
- Electronics Engineer Procsys · Full-time Jul 2006 – Jan 2010 3 yrs 6 mos India
Education
- University Of Edinburgh PhD, Electronics Engineering, A 2012 – 2016
- University Of Edinburgh MS, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Distinction 2011 – 2012
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Joined: June 28, 2026
Last seen: June 28, 2026
Area of Expertise
Electrical Engineering
Gadgets Design
DIY Design
New Invention Development
Electronic Devices
Wearables Design
PCB Design Services
Prototype Design Engineering
Electronic Prototyping and Design Services
Electronics Design Service
Radio Frequency Engineering and Design Services
Electrical Circuit Design Services
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Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom