Kyle Chan

kyle-chan.github.io

chankyle@hawaii.edu

kyle-chan

kyle-chan

Honolulu, Hawaii 96706 USA

Interests

Embedded Systems (ARM Core, STM32, dsPIC), Vision Processing (OpenCV, Image Processing, Thresholding), PCB Design (EAGLE, Schematic Design, Board Layout, Circuit Analysis)

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Python, Javascript

Design Software: EAGLE, Autodesk Inventor, Viewmate

Toolsets/OS: Windows, Linux, Git/GitHub, g++

Soldering: Surface Mount, QFN Packages, BGA Packages

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

B.S., Computer Engineering (expected Spring 2019)

2015 - Present

Work

Software/Electrical Engineering Intern, Spectrum Photonics, Inc.

spectrum-photonics.com/

Firmware development and PCB design intern

  • Developing firmware in C for polling sensor data using STM32 microcontrollers
  • Created data filtering and temperature control algorithms in C for dsPIC microcontrollers
  • Writing power logging and data conversion scripts in Python for testing sensors
  • Designing schematics and board layouts for hyperspectral imaging systems
  • Populating PCBs using soldering irons and reflow station
  • Fabricating cables for subsystem interconnects and testing equipment

2015 - Present

Activities

Team Lead, Micromouse

Oversaw and participated in the mechanical assembly and software development of an autonomous robot

  • Used AutoDesk Inventor to model assembly for bracket design
  • Designed two-layer PCB with various QFN and surface mounted components
  • Developed firmware in C for a STM32 microprocessor to drive DC motors with a closed-loop control system

2017 - 2017

Team Lead, Smart Campus Energy Lab: Weatherbox Challenge

scel-hawaii.org/

Led team of three people to develop a low energy-self-sufficient sensor node for data collection

  • Developed firmware for ATMEGA chip to consolidate data from various sensors and transmit via Xbee transceivers
  • Designed two-layer PCB with surface mount components

2016 - 2017

Team Lead, Smart Campus Energy Lab: Smart Outlet

scel-hawaii.org/

Led team of three people to develop a wireless energy-efficient outlet

  • Developed firmware for wireless transmission and reception of commands through Xbee transceivers
  • Designed two-layer PCB with surface mount components

2015 - 2016

Awards

UH Manoa Chancellor's Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2015-Present

Scholarship awarded to outstanding incoming freshmen who complete a rigorous high school curriculum.

Micromouse Champion, University of Hawaii Micromouse Competition, December 2017

My team won first place in 2017. See my portfolio site for more details.

FRC World Championship: Carver Division Winners, FIRST Robotics Competition, April 2015

My team placed 1st within the Carver division (of over 100 teams) and advanced to place 6th overall in the world (of over 3000 teams).

References

Available upon request